Childhood obesity is a serious issue. It's not just about how someone looks or feels now. It can have long-term effects on health. One big concern is how it affects the liver. Specifically, it might lead to a condition called metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD). This is
Child abuse is a big problem all over the world. It affects kids' health, growth, and happiness. While many ways to stop violence have been found, one important factor is often overlooked: spirituality. This is the idea of having a strong set of beliefs and values that guide a person's life. Spirit
Childhood cancer is a serious issue. It's the main reason kids in the U. S. suffer from long-term illnesses leading to death. Over the past few decades, cases have increased significantly. But there's a new hope on the horizon. The U. S. government is taking action. They're using artificial intelli
Childhood leukemia is a tough nut to crack. Doctors usually rely on glucocorticoids to treat it. But what happens when these drugs stop working? That's where the search for new treatments comes in. Ivermectin, a drug known for kicking out parasites, might have a hidden talent. Scientists think it c
Child abuse is a big problem worldwide. Everyone needs to do their part to keep kids safe. In Australia, there was a big investigation called the Royal Commission. It looked into how groups, like churches, handled child abuse. The investigation led to new rules. But how well are these rules being fo
Childhood trauma can have lasting impacts on the brain, influencing everything from mental health to how genes function. Scientists have been studying this for years, but a new study takes a closer look at how these experiences affect the brain's gene activity. The study focused on the prefrontal c
Children living with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, or HCM, face unique challenges when it comes to physical activity. This heart condition thickens the heart muscle, making it harder for the heart to pump blood. It's a tough situation, and it's even tougher when you consider the role that neighborhoo
Childhood mistreatment leaves deep scars. These scars often show up in how people interact with others. Many treatments try to help, but it's unclear which ones work best. A big study is planned to compare these treatments. The goal is to see which ones help people connect better with others. This i
Childhood mistreatment leaves lasting marks on a person's ability to bounce back from tough times. A recent study dug deep into this issue, looking at how different types of mistreatment affect adults' resilience. The research team scoured through thousands of studies, focusing on how childhood mist
Childhood hardships can leave a lasting mark on mental health, especially during pregnancy. Many people think of childhood struggles as a single score. However, this approach might miss the specific types of adversity that hit hardest. To dive deeper, researchers looked at how different kinds of
