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Toddlers eat more vegetables if they are rewarded

Toddlers eat more vegetables if they are rewarded

by European Association for the Study of ObesityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research being presented at this year's European Congress on Obesity (ECO) in Maastricht, the Netherlands (4–7

Toddlers eat more vegetables if they are rewarded

by European Association for the Study of ObesityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research being presented at this year's European Congress on Obesity (ECO) in Maastricht, the Netherlands (4–7
Research examines nutrition data's value from pregnancy to adolescence in understanding child health

Research examines nutrition data's value from pregnancy to adolescence in understanding child health

by Environmental influences on Child Health OutcomesUnited States map of recruitment sites for the 66 Environmental influences on Child Health Outcomes (ECHO) cohorts with publicly available dietary i

Research examines nutrition data's value from pregnancy to adolescence in understanding child health

by Environmental influences on Child Health OutcomesUnited States map of recruitment sites for the 66 Environmental influences on Child Health Outcomes (ECHO) cohorts with publicly available dietary i
Review highlights wealth of information on childhood obesity produced by groundbreaking Danish study

Review highlights wealth of information on childhood obesity produced by groundbreaking Danish study

by European Association for the Study of ObesityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA review of more than a decade of data from a groundbreaking Danish study into childhood obesity is being presented at

Review highlights wealth of information on childhood obesity produced by groundbreaking Danish study

by European Association for the Study of ObesityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA review of more than a decade of data from a groundbreaking Danish study into childhood obesity is being presented at
Health officials revise tool to track severe obesity in kids

Health officials revise tool to track severe obesity in kids

by Jonel AlecciaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainU.S. health officials have revised a tool to track the rising cases of severe obesity among children who were previously off the charts.Updated growth

Health officials revise tool to track severe obesity in kids

by Jonel AlecciaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainU.S. health officials have revised a tool to track the rising cases of severe obesity among children who were previously off the charts.Updated growth
Smartwatches can pick up abnormal heart rhythms in kids, study finds

Smartwatches can pick up abnormal heart rhythms in kids, study finds

by Stanford University Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSmartwatches can help physicians detect and diagnose irregular heart rhythms in children, according to a new study from the S

Smartwatches can pick up abnormal heart rhythms in kids, study finds

by Stanford University Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSmartwatches can help physicians detect and diagnose irregular heart rhythms in children, according to a new study from the S
Saliva, genomic analysis used to identify promising biomarkers for persistent post-concussive symptoms in children

Saliva, genomic analysis used to identify promising biomarkers for persistent post-concussive symptoms in children

by Nationwide Children's HospitalmiRNA expression levels with significant interactions post-injury. We found a statistically significant interaction between age and presence of PPCS in the ex

Saliva, genomic analysis used to identify promising biomarkers for persistent post-concussive symptoms in children

by Nationwide Children's HospitalmiRNA expression levels with significant interactions post-injury. We found a statistically significant interaction between age and presence of PPCS in the ex
A window into the brain provides clues for improving the well-being of children born very preterm

A window into the brain provides clues for improving the well-being of children born very preterm

by Cheryl Critchley,Monash UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAn expert review of very preterm babies (born two or more months early) has found that while most now survive, the rate of d

A window into the brain provides clues for improving the well-being of children born very preterm

by Cheryl Critchley,Monash UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAn expert review of very preterm babies (born two or more months early) has found that while most now survive, the rate of d
Novel approach significantly improves access, decreases wait times for autism screening

Novel approach significantly improves access, decreases wait times for autism screening

by Boston University School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAutism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by impairments in social communication and th

Novel approach significantly improves access, decreases wait times for autism screening

by Boston University School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAutism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by impairments in social communication and th
Can melatonin gummies solve family bedtime struggles? Experts advise caution

Can melatonin gummies solve family bedtime struggles? Experts advise caution

by Jenny GoldCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFor three exhausting years, Lauren Lockwood tried to get her son Rex to sleep through the night. As an infant, he couldn't sleep without a blanket ove

Can melatonin gummies solve family bedtime struggles? Experts advise caution

by Jenny GoldCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFor three exhausting years, Lauren Lockwood tried to get her son Rex to sleep through the night. As an infant, he couldn't sleep without a blanket ove
Study highlights stresses—and 'silver linings'—of pandemic for moms with limited resources

Study highlights stresses—and 'silver linings'—of pandemic for moms with limited resources

by Matt Shipman,North Carolina State UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA recent study from North Carolina State University finds that mothers with limited financial resources often expe

Study highlights stresses—and 'silver linings'—of pandemic for moms with limited resources

by Matt Shipman,North Carolina State UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA recent study from North Carolina State University finds that mothers with limited financial resources often expe
New policy statement proposes bold reforms to improve children's access to health care

New policy statement proposes bold reforms to improve children's access to health care

by American Academy of PediatricsCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainToday, the American Academy of Pediatrics calls for sweeping changes to Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program

New policy statement proposes bold reforms to improve children's access to health care

by American Academy of PediatricsCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainToday, the American Academy of Pediatrics calls for sweeping changes to Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program
Breastfeeding in rainy season 'wards off disease'

Breastfeeding in rainy season 'wards off disease'

by SciDev.NetPutative EED risk factors by age. (A) Kaplan-Meier survival curve for reported continuous exclusive breastfeeding since birth amongst 99 cohort participants recorded prospectively by week

Breastfeeding in rainy season 'wards off disease'

by SciDev.NetPutative EED risk factors by age. (A) Kaplan-Meier survival curve for reported continuous exclusive breastfeeding since birth amongst 99 cohort participants recorded prospectively by week