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A First Glimpse at Healthy Brain and Behavioural Development
First report from large-scale study establishes norms for 6- to 18-year-olds. Yes, there are gender differences in cognitive function, but…
13 Jun 2007
Metabolism and energetics
Metabolism refers to the body breaking down the carbohydrates, fats (lipids) and proteins in food to make energy needed for exercise and maintaining organs.
04 Jun 2007
Commonly Used Drug Offers Promise For Premature Babies
Scientists have found evidence that the cox-2 inhibitor celecoxib, a common pain reliever used to treat arthritis, may offer a…
03 Jun 2007
Digesting Protein May Be A Hidden Problem For Some, According To The Harvard Health Letter
Protein metabolism presents some serious waste management challenges for the body. When protein is broken down, one of the by-products…
02 Jun 2007
Probiotics May Ease Diarrhea In Children Taking Antibiotics
Probiotics, the “good” bacteria in many dietary supplements, might counteract an unpleasant side effect for children on antibiotics, according to…
02 Jun 2007
Study To Assess Bariatric Surgery In Adolescents Launched By NIH
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has launched an observational study to evaluate the benefits and risks of bariatric surgery…
02 Jun 2007
Evidence Of Early Onset Of Poor Bone Mineralization Revealed In Children With Cystic Fibrosis
In a study of children with cystic fibrosis, French researchers found evidence of very early onset defective bone mineralization in…
02 Jun 2007
Researchers Discover First Gene Associated With Idiopathic Scoliosis
Researchers at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children (TSRHC), one of the nation’s leading pediatric centers for research and the…
02 Jun 2007
A Few More Minutes Of Maternal Attachment May Reduce Anaemia In Children
In the past, the newborns’ umbilical cord was not clamped right after birth, thus allowing the blood flow to stop…
01 Jun 2007
