A larger dose of vitamin D may decrease psychiatric symptoms at school age

by Tampere UniversityCredit: Nicolas Solerieu on UnsplashIt is estimated that every eighth child suffers from a mental health disorder. Several predictors of children's mental problems have been i

Updated on: March 08,2024

A larger dose of vitamin D may decrease psychiatric symptoms at school age

by Tampere UniversityCredit: Nicolas Solerieu on UnsplashIt is estimated that every eighth child suffers from a mental health disorder. Several predictors of children's mental problems have been i

Updated on:March 08,2024

Another school sports season: How to lower your child's odds for injury

by Cara MurezPlaying sports can offer a lot of benefits for kids, but it's also important to help protect them from injuries.Parents and coaches can make a big difference in helpingkids&nbsp

Updated on: April 07,2024

Another school sports season: How to lower your child's odds for injury

by Cara MurezPlaying sports can offer a lot of benefits for kids, but it's also important to help protect them from injuries.Parents and coaches can make a big difference in helpingkids&nbsp

Updated on:April 07,2024

Decline in youth physical fitness seen in association with pandemic

Updated on: June 24,2025

Decline in youth physical fitness seen in association with pandemic

Updated on:June 24,2025

Study shows maternal diet could reduce childhood asthma risk

by QIMR BerghoferCredit:Immunity(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.immuni.2023.03.002New research from QIMR Berghofer has shown that a high-fiber diet in breastfeeding mothers could potentially protec

Updated on: May 19,2024

Study shows maternal diet could reduce childhood asthma risk

by QIMR BerghoferCredit:Immunity(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.immuni.2023.03.002New research from QIMR Berghofer has shown that a high-fiber diet in breastfeeding mothers could potentially protec

Updated on:May 19,2024

Vitamin D supplements do not reduce asthma exacerbations overall

Vitamin D supplementation does not reduce the risk for asthma exacerbation in children overall, but does reduce the risk in those with low serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25[OH]D) concentrations, according

Updated on: March 21,2024

Vitamin D supplements do not reduce asthma exacerbations overall

Vitamin D supplementation does not reduce the risk for asthma exacerbation in children overall, but does reduce the risk in those with low serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25[OH]D) concentrations, according

Updated on:March 21,2024

USPSTF: Evidence lacking for T2DM screening in children

(HealthDay)—The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) concludes that the current evidence is insufficient for assessing the benefits and harms of type 2 diabetes screening in children and adole

Updated on: February 20,2024

USPSTF: Evidence lacking for T2DM screening in children

(HealthDay)—The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) concludes that the current evidence is insufficient for assessing the benefits and harms of type 2 diabetes screening in children and adole

Updated on:February 20,2024

Heart damage: Another reason to cut down on children's screen time

by Sergio Flores Villar,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe effects of prolonged screen use during childhood have been extensively studied in recent years. Evidence indicates t

Updated on: May 29,2024

Heart damage: Another reason to cut down on children's screen time

by Sergio Flores Villar,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe effects of prolonged screen use during childhood have been extensively studied in recent years. Evidence indicates t

Updated on:May 29,2024

Can GPs help lift flagging COVID-19 vaccination rates in Australian kids?

by Medical Journal of Australia (MJA)Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainUptake of COVID-19 vaccines in Australia has been fast, with vaccination rates for younger children initially mirroring that of a

Updated on: June 29,2024

Can GPs help lift flagging COVID-19 vaccination rates in Australian kids?

by Medical Journal of Australia (MJA)Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainUptake of COVID-19 vaccines in Australia has been fast, with vaccination rates for younger children initially mirroring that of a

Updated on:June 29,2024

Atopic dermatitis raises subsequent fracture risk in children: Study

by Lori SolomonAtopic dermatitis (AD) in children is associated with an increased risk for subsequent fracture, according to a research letter published online Nov. 9 inAllergy.Seung Won Lee, M.

Updated on: May 13,2024

Atopic dermatitis raises subsequent fracture risk in children: Study

by Lori SolomonAtopic dermatitis (AD) in children is associated with an increased risk for subsequent fracture, according to a research letter published online Nov. 9 inAllergy.Seung Won Lee, M.

Updated on:May 13,2024

New study identifies common physical features in babies born to mothers who used fentanyl

by Nemours Children's Health SystemCredit: CC0 Public DomainBabies born to mothers who used fentanyl during pregnancy displayed similar facial and musculoskeletal abnormalities that suggest t

Updated on: March 05,2024

New study identifies common physical features in babies born to mothers who used fentanyl

by Nemours Children's Health SystemCredit: CC0 Public DomainBabies born to mothers who used fentanyl during pregnancy displayed similar facial and musculoskeletal abnormalities that suggest t

Updated on:March 05,2024

Early exposure to antibiotics can cause permanent asthma and allergies

by Andrew Smith,Rutgers UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainEarly exposure to antibiotics kills healthy bacteria in the digestive tract and can cause asthma and allergies, a new study demonstrate

Updated on: March 26,2024

Early exposure to antibiotics can cause permanent asthma and allergies

by Andrew Smith,Rutgers UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainEarly exposure to antibiotics kills healthy bacteria in the digestive tract and can cause asthma and allergies, a new study demonstrate

Updated on:March 26,2024

U.S. teens were already in mental health crisis before pandemic hit

by Dennis ThompsonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAlaina Stanisci has grappled with an eating disorder since she was 10, and the disruptions of the pandemic only made things worse for the high schoo

Updated on: February 21,2024

U.S. teens were already in mental health crisis before pandemic hit

by Dennis ThompsonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAlaina Stanisci has grappled with an eating disorder since she was 10, and the disruptions of the pandemic only made things worse for the high schoo

Updated on:February 21,2024