Fiber: It's important to your child's diet, too

by Steven ReinbergJust like adults, children need lots of fiber in their diets.Fiber is part of what fuels a child's normal growth and development. It helps them feel full longer, controls blood s

Updated on: May 09,2024 3

Fiber: It's important to your child's diet, too

by Steven ReinbergJust like adults, children need lots of fiber in their diets.Fiber is part of what fuels a child's normal growth and development. It helps them feel full longer, controls blood s

Updated on:May 09,2024 3

Is it okay if my child eats a lot of fruit but no vegetables?

by Yasmine Probst, Olivia Wills and Shoroog Allogmanny,The ConversationFruit and vegetable serving sizes by age. Credit: The Conversation.National Health and Medical Research Council,&nbsp

Updated on: December 26,2023 7

Is it okay if my child eats a lot of fruit but no vegetables?

by Yasmine Probst, Olivia Wills and Shoroog Allogmanny,The ConversationFruit and vegetable serving sizes by age. Credit: The Conversation.National Health and Medical Research Council,&nbsp

Updated on:December 26,2023 7

New tool makes it easier to diagnose tuberculosis in children

byLudwig Maximilian University of MunichLaboratory technician Deepa from Christian Medical College (Vellore, India) presents the test cartridge examined in the study. Credit: Dr. Med. Laura Olbr

Updated on: January 04,2024 17

New tool makes it easier to diagnose tuberculosis in children

byLudwig Maximilian University of MunichLaboratory technician Deepa from Christian Medical College (Vellore, India) presents the test cartridge examined in the study. Credit: Dr. Med. Laura Olbr

Updated on:January 04,2024 17

Front-of-package claims and images persuade parents that sugar-sweetened drinks are healthy choices for their children

by UConn Rudd Center for Food Policy and ObesityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFront-of-package claims and marketing messages used to promote fruit-flavored drinks and toddler milks with added sugar

Updated on: February 24,2024 13

Front-of-package claims and images persuade parents that sugar-sweetened drinks are healthy choices for their children

by UConn Rudd Center for Food Policy and ObesityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFront-of-package claims and marketing messages used to promote fruit-flavored drinks and toddler milks with added sugar

Updated on:February 24,2024 13

Gluten-free food guide helps put good nutrition on the plate for kids

by Bev Betkowski,University of AlbertaCredit: University of AlbertaWhen Lisa Rigney's daughter was diagnosed with celiac disease six years ago, one word sprang to mind. "Overwhelmed,&qu

Updated on: March 21,2024 16

Gluten-free food guide helps put good nutrition on the plate for kids

by Bev Betkowski,University of AlbertaCredit: University of AlbertaWhen Lisa Rigney's daughter was diagnosed with celiac disease six years ago, one word sprang to mind. "Overwhelmed,&qu

Updated on:March 21,2024 16

Why children should not ride e-scooters

by Ashley Ebersole, MD, MS, FAAP, American Academy of PediatricsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainShared or personal use electric scooters (e-scooters) are common in cities and on college campuses acro

Updated on: January 02,2024 13

Why children should not ride e-scooters

by Ashley Ebersole, MD, MS, FAAP, American Academy of PediatricsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainShared or personal use electric scooters (e-scooters) are common in cities and on college campuses acro

Updated on:January 02,2024 13

Safety in and near the water: A pediatric emergency medicine physician offers tips

by Linda Quan,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA lifeguard shortage in many parts of the U.S. means an increased drowning risk at pools and beaches this summer. Earlier this summ

Updated on: March 29,2024 20

Safety in and near the water: A pediatric emergency medicine physician offers tips

by Linda Quan,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA lifeguard shortage in many parts of the U.S. means an increased drowning risk at pools and beaches this summer. Earlier this summ

Updated on:March 29,2024 20

More than 3 million 'Calico Critters' toys recalled after choking deaths to 2 kids

by Cara MurezCalico Critters animal figures and sets that were sold with bottle and pacifier accessories are being recalled due to a choking hazard.Epoch Everlasting Play has recalled more than 3.2 mi

Updated on: March 29,2024 10

More than 3 million 'Calico Critters' toys recalled after choking deaths to 2 kids

by Cara MurezCalico Critters animal figures and sets that were sold with bottle and pacifier accessories are being recalled due to a choking hazard.Epoch Everlasting Play has recalled more than 3.2 mi

Updated on:March 29,2024 10

Survival worse for nonwhite children with Hodgkin lymphoma

(HealthDay)—Among children with Hodgkin lymphoma (HL) enrolled in phase III trials, nonwhite patients have an increased risk for death, according to a study published in the Nov. 10 issue of the

Updated on: December 22,2023 14

Survival worse for nonwhite children with Hodgkin lymphoma

(HealthDay)—Among children with Hodgkin lymphoma (HL) enrolled in phase III trials, nonwhite patients have an increased risk for death, according to a study published in the Nov. 10 issue of the

Updated on:December 22,2023 14

Over-the-Counter Medicine for Kids

Over-the-Counter Medicine for KidsByVincent Iannelli, MDUpdated on January 27, 2023Medically reviewed byDaniel Combs, MDFact checked byNick Blackmer窗体顶端Print窗

Updated on: February 19,2024 0

Over-the-Counter Medicine for Kids

Over-the-Counter Medicine for KidsByVincent Iannelli, MDUpdated on January 27, 2023Medically reviewed byDaniel Combs, MDFact checked byNick Blackmer窗体顶端Print窗

Updated on:February 19,2024 0

Gene therapy could fight leukemia in Down syndrome children

by FreshscienceCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChildren with Down syndrome (DS) are 20 times more likely to develop leukemia. Not only are they more likely to develop the disease, they have higher ra

Updated on: December 25,2023 9

Gene therapy could fight leukemia in Down syndrome children

by FreshscienceCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChildren with Down syndrome (DS) are 20 times more likely to develop leukemia. Not only are they more likely to develop the disease, they have higher ra

Updated on:December 25,2023 9

How to determine medication dosages for premature babies

by Dorine Schenk,Leiden UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPremature babies almost always require treatment with medication. Doctors usually determine the dosages based on data from chi

Updated on: December 28,2023 18

How to determine medication dosages for premature babies

by Dorine Schenk,Leiden UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPremature babies almost always require treatment with medication. Doctors usually determine the dosages based on data from chi

Updated on:December 28,2023 18