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Plant-based food packages linked to reduced BMI in children

Plant-based food packages linked to reduced BMI in children

by Mass General BrighamCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study led by researchers from the Mass General Brigham healthcare system suggests that taking a "food is medicine" approach

Plant-based food packages linked to reduced BMI in children

by Mass General BrighamCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study led by researchers from the Mass General Brigham healthcare system suggests that taking a "food is medicine" approach
Busy mothers did less breastfeeding in 19th century Netherlands: study

Busy mothers did less breastfeeding in 19th century Netherlands: study

by Public Library of ScienceA farmer’s wife breastfeeds her baby while two other women give water to a child from a pitcher. From The Five Senses Series by Fredrick Bloemaert, after Abraham Bloem

Busy mothers did less breastfeeding in 19th century Netherlands: study

by Public Library of ScienceA farmer’s wife breastfeeds her baby while two other women give water to a child from a pitcher. From The Five Senses Series by Fredrick Bloemaert, after Abraham Bloem
The effects of pediatric critical illness on absenteeism

The effects of pediatric critical illness on absenteeism

by University of Pennsylvania School of NursingCredit: CC0 Public DomainChildren who survive critical illness and their parents commonly experience physical, emotional, and cognitive conditions a

The effects of pediatric critical illness on absenteeism

by University of Pennsylvania School of NursingCredit: CC0 Public DomainChildren who survive critical illness and their parents commonly experience physical, emotional, and cognitive conditions a
Poverty negatively impacts structural wiring in children's brains, study indicates

Poverty negatively impacts structural wiring in children's brains, study indicates

by Washington University School of MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis suggests that growing up in poverty may influen

Poverty negatively impacts structural wiring in children's brains, study indicates

by Washington University School of MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis suggests that growing up in poverty may influen
Inconsistent sleep regulations in childcare could harm children's health

Inconsistent sleep regulations in childcare could harm children's health

by Lou Bosshart,University of British ColumbiaA comparison of sleep policies and regulations for childcare centers across Canada. Credit: UBC Applied ScienceThousands of licensed childcare cente

Inconsistent sleep regulations in childcare could harm children's health

by Lou Bosshart,University of British ColumbiaA comparison of sleep policies and regulations for childcare centers across Canada. Credit: UBC Applied ScienceThousands of licensed childcare cente
Study: Good physical fitness does not protect children from obesity-related low-grade inflammation

Study: Good physical fitness does not protect children from obesity-related low-grade inflammation

by University of Eastern FinlandCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe increased prevalence of childhood obesity has resulted in an increased incidence of sustained low-grade inflammation since chi

Study: Good physical fitness does not protect children from obesity-related low-grade inflammation

by University of Eastern FinlandCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe increased prevalence of childhood obesity has resulted in an increased incidence of sustained low-grade inflammation since chi
Social connectedness, sleep, and physical activity associated with better mental health among youth during pandemic

Social connectedness, sleep, and physical activity associated with better mental health among youth during pandemic

by National Institutes of HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainLongitudinal survey data of more than 3,000 adolescents ages 11-14 recorded before and during the early months of the COVID-19 pa

Social connectedness, sleep, and physical activity associated with better mental health among youth during pandemic

by National Institutes of HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainLongitudinal survey data of more than 3,000 adolescents ages 11-14 recorded before and during the early months of the COVID-19 pa
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
Hospital readmissions for asthma on the rise among children

Hospital readmissions for asthma on the rise among children

by Murdoch Children's Research InstituteHospital readmissions for asthma are increasing among children, according to a new study, highlighting the gaps in health care for the most common chro

Hospital readmissions for asthma on the rise among children

by Murdoch Children's Research InstituteHospital readmissions for asthma are increasing among children, according to a new study, highlighting the gaps in health care for the most common chro
A gene-targeted approach may help prevent or recover neonatal brain injuries

A gene-targeted approach may help prevent or recover neonatal brain injuries

by Children's National HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe findings of a new pre-clinical study published inThe Journal of Neuroscienceare helping pave the way toward bet

A gene-targeted approach may help prevent or recover neonatal brain injuries

by Children's National HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe findings of a new pre-clinical study published inThe Journal of Neuroscienceare helping pave the way toward bet
'Eat, sleep, console' reduces hospital stay and need for medication among opioid-exposed infants

'Eat, sleep, console' reduces hospital stay and need for medication among opioid-exposed infants

by NIH/Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human DevelopmentCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers have found the "Eat, Sleep, Console" (ESC) care approa

'Eat, sleep, console' reduces hospital stay and need for medication among opioid-exposed infants

by NIH/Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human DevelopmentCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers have found the "Eat, Sleep, Console" (ESC) care approa
Severe eczema tied to depression, internalizing behaviors in children

Severe eczema tied to depression, internalizing behaviors in children

(HealthDay)—Severe atopic dermatitis (AD) is associated with symptoms of depression and internalizing behaviors throughout childhood, according to a study published online Sept. 1 inJAMA Dermato

Severe eczema tied to depression, internalizing behaviors in children

(HealthDay)—Severe atopic dermatitis (AD) is associated with symptoms of depression and internalizing behaviors throughout childhood, according to a study published online Sept. 1 inJAMA Dermato