September 10, 2024

Fish During Pregnancy May Lower Autism Risk

Pregnant women who consumed fish had a 16% lower likelihood of their child being diagnosed with autism compared to those who did not consume fish, underscoring the importance of omega-3s during fetal brain development.

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September 09, 2024

Boys' Cortisol Levels Influenced by Behavior and Noise, Study Finds

A study in Hormones and Behavior delves into the impact of behavioral problems, environmental noise, maternal stress, and air pollution on hair cortisol levels in 11-year-old children.

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September 09, 2024

Vitamin E Shows Potential Link to Reduced Atopic Dermatitis Risk

A recent study suggests that dietary vitamin E may play a protective role in reducing the risk of atopic dermatitis, while other antioxidant vitamins may not have a significant effect.

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September 05, 2024

Study: Antihistamines Raise Seizure Risk in Young Children

A study in JAMA Network Open reveals a 22% higher risk of seizures in young children prescribed first-generation antihistamines, particularly those aged 6 to 24 months.

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September 05, 2024

Study Reveals Teen Menstrual Knowledge Gap

Only 8.4% of adolescent females could correctly identify when ovulation occurs, highlighting a critical gap in menstrual health literacy.

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September 05, 2024

EHR Usability Tied to Physician Satisfaction and Burnout

Despite widespread adoption, only 1 in 4 family physicians are very satisfied with their electronic health records, highlighting a critical gap in health IT usability.

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September 04, 2024

Online Lives: Double-Edged Sword for Mental Health

A recent review examines the individualized impacts of Internet use on mental health, cognition, and social functioning, emphasizing the importance of an individualized approach and considering factors such as age, gender, and usage patterns.

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August 30, 2024

Tonsillectomy: No Weighty Concerns for Kids

One-third of children gained undesirable weight during the study, regardless of adenotonsillectomy, highlighting an opportunity for weight management discussions in pediatric oSDB care.

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August 29, 2024

Adolescent Obesity: Comparing Two Diets Over 52 Weeks

A recent study in adolescents with obesity found both intermittent and continuous energy restriction to be effective in reducing body mass index and cardiometabolic risks. However, sustained insulin resistance reduction was only observed with continuous energy restriction. The study also highlighted impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on participant outcomes.

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