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neuroscience2 years ago

Unveiling the Continual Brain Development in Early Childhood

A study conducted by researchers from the University of California, San Francisco and the University of Pittsburgh has found that the recruitment of neurons in the temporal lobe of young children is a protracted process. The study, which involved analyzing brain tissue samples from children aged 2 to 13, revealed that the recruitment of new neurons in this region continues well into late childhood. This finding challenges the previous belief that neuronal recruitment in the temporal lobe is largely completed during early development and highlights the importance of studying brain development in older children.

via Nature.com|
#brain-development#neurological-research#neuronal-recruitment
health2 years ago

Rising Severe Obesity in Young American Children Sparks Call for Doctor Intervention

A new study published in the journal Pediatrics confirms that severe obesity is on the rise among young children in the United States. The study focused on children aged 2 to 4 enrolled in the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program, which provides services to low-income families. The research found that the rate of severe obesity among these children had initially dropped but then increased again by 2020. The increase aligns with national data suggesting that around 2.5% of preschool-aged children were severely obese during the same period. The findings are concerning as severe obesity at a young age is associated with chronic health problems and early mortality. The reasons for the increase are unclear, but experts speculate that the challenges faced by families living in poverty may have contributed. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on childhood obesity rates is also unknown but is expected to worsen the situation.

via Fortune|
#childhood-health#health#obesity-rates
health2 years ago

Rising Rates of Severe Obesity in US Youth Confirmed by Study

A new study published in the journal Pediatrics reveals that severe obesity is on the rise among young children in the US, contradicting earlier research that showed a decline in obesity rates. The study focused on children aged 2 to 4 enrolled in the Women, Infants and Children program and found that the rate of severe obesity increased from 1.8% in 2016 to 2% in 2020. The highest rates were observed in Hispanic children, and experts warn that severe obesity at a young age is associated with chronic health problems and early death. The reasons for the increase are unclear, but it is speculated that the challenges faced by low-income families and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic may have contributed to the trend.

via The Associated Press|
#health#obesity-rates#severe-obesity
royal-news2 years ago

"Kate Middleton's Festive Instagram Post Reveals Exciting News and Carol Service Plans"

Kate Middleton gets into the holiday spirit by decorating a Christmas tree in a festive white turtleneck sweater for an upcoming Christmas special. The special, called "Together At Christmas," will air on Christmas Eve and aims to thank those who support babies, young children, and families in the UK. This will be the third year in a row that Kate Middleton hosts the special Christmas concert at Westminster Abbey, featuring performers such as Beverley Knight, Adam Lambert, Jacob Collier, Freya Ridings, and James Bay. As a mother of three, Kate Middleton is dedicated to supporting young children and her new campaign, Shaping Us, focuses on helping kids during their formative years.

via PureWow|
#christmas-special#christmas-tree#instagram-post
health2 years ago

CDC Issues Alert as RSV Cases Surge Among Babies in Florida

The CDC has issued an advisory to doctors regarding a rise in severe cases of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) among young children in Florida and Georgia, indicating the beginning of the RSV season. RSV-related hospitalizations have increased, particularly among babies less than a year old. The CDC recommends doctors to be prepared with a new RSV shot for young children, called Beyfortus, which is expected to be available in early October. Additionally, the FDA recently approved an RSV vaccine for pregnant women to protect their newborns during the first six months of life. RSV infections annually result in numerous doctor visits, hospitalizations, and deaths in children under five.

via NBC News|
#babies#cdc#health