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Better methods are needed to understand the effects of dietary sugar

Better methods are needed to understand the effects of dietary sugar

by Marianne Loor,Lund UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainLess than 10 percent of energy intake from food should come from added sugar, according to the current Nordic Nutrition Recommendations.

Better methods are needed to understand the effects of dietary sugar

by Marianne Loor,Lund UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainLess than 10 percent of energy intake from food should come from added sugar, according to the current Nordic Nutrition Recommendations.
Use of digital devices may affect children's language development

Use of digital devices may affect children's language development

by University of HelsinkiCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAccording to a study recently completed at the University of Helsinki, the amount of screen time is linked to language development in chi

Use of digital devices may affect children's language development

by University of HelsinkiCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAccording to a study recently completed at the University of Helsinki, the amount of screen time is linked to language development in chi
Study reveals typical growth patterns for children with Fanconi anemia

Study reveals typical growth patterns for children with Fanconi anemia

by University of Minnesota Medical SchoolComparison of weight-for-age growth curves of male and female FA patients and WHO references for ages 0–2 years. Credit:American Journal of Medical

Study reveals typical growth patterns for children with Fanconi anemia

by University of Minnesota Medical SchoolComparison of weight-for-age growth curves of male and female FA patients and WHO references for ages 0–2 years. Credit:American Journal of Medical
Getting a good night's rest is vital for neurodiverse children—pediatric sleep experts explain why

Getting a good night's rest is vital for neurodiverse children—pediatric sleep experts explain why

by Beth Ann Malow, Susan Nehiley Brasher and Terry Katz, The ConversationCredit: Yaroslav Shuraev from PexelsMost of us are all too familiar with the consequences of a poor night's sleep—be it int

Getting a good night's rest is vital for neurodiverse children—pediatric sleep experts explain why

by Beth Ann Malow, Susan Nehiley Brasher and Terry Katz, The ConversationCredit: Yaroslav Shuraev from PexelsMost of us are all too familiar with the consequences of a poor night's sleep—be it int
Study finds antibiotics before age 2 associated with childhood health issues

Study finds antibiotics before age 2 associated with childhood health issues

byMayo ClinicCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn a retrospective case study, Mayo Clinic researchers have found that antibiotics administered to children younger than 2 are associated with several ongoi

Study finds antibiotics before age 2 associated with childhood health issues

byMayo ClinicCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn a retrospective case study, Mayo Clinic researchers have found that antibiotics administered to children younger than 2 are associated with several ongoi
School meals would be even healthier if compliant with US nutrition standards, study finds

School meals would be even healthier if compliant with US nutrition standards, study finds

by Joseph Caputo,Tufts UniversityEstimated deaths prevented and health care-related cost savings later in adulthood associated with implementation of the 2020 DGA-aligned school meal standards i

School meals would be even healthier if compliant with US nutrition standards, study finds

by Joseph Caputo,Tufts UniversityEstimated deaths prevented and health care-related cost savings later in adulthood associated with implementation of the 2020 DGA-aligned school meal standards i
A third of US kids lack good and consistent health insurance

A third of US kids lack good and consistent health insurance

by University of PittsburghCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn a concerning trend for the health of U.S. children, the rate of underinsured youngsters rose from 30.6% to 34%—an additional 2.4 million kid

A third of US kids lack good and consistent health insurance

by University of PittsburghCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn a concerning trend for the health of U.S. children, the rate of underinsured youngsters rose from 30.6% to 34%—an additional 2.4 million kid
Timing of brain injury in pregnancy, birth may impact motor and language outcomes, study finds

Timing of brain injury in pregnancy, birth may impact motor and language outcomes, study finds

by University of California, San FranciscoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new UCSF study that mapped the neural connections of newborns with two different kinds of brain injuries found the ma

Timing of brain injury in pregnancy, birth may impact motor and language outcomes, study finds

by University of California, San FranciscoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new UCSF study that mapped the neural connections of newborns with two different kinds of brain injuries found the ma
COVID vaccine for kids under 5: What to know

COVID vaccine for kids under 5: What to know

by Beata Mostafavi,University of MichiganCredit: Justine Ross, Michigan MedicineElizabeth Lloyd, M.D., has been closely tracking news about COVID-19 vaccines for children under five. Not only as

COVID vaccine for kids under 5: What to know

by Beata Mostafavi,University of MichiganCredit: Justine Ross, Michigan MedicineElizabeth Lloyd, M.D., has been closely tracking news about COVID-19 vaccines for children under five. Not only as
Parenting interventions support psychosocial adjustment of children in foster and adoptive families

Parenting interventions support psychosocial adjustment of children in foster and adoptive families

by WileyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAccording to a recent review and analysis of published studies, attachment-based parenting interventions—which seek to improve the quality of the parent-c

Parenting interventions support psychosocial adjustment of children in foster and adoptive families

by WileyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAccording to a recent review and analysis of published studies, attachment-based parenting interventions—which seek to improve the quality of the parent-c
Going to bed a little earlier greatly increases total sleep time for teens

Going to bed a little earlier greatly increases total sleep time for teens

by Steven ReinbergGoing to bed earlier is one way for teens to get the sleep they need, new research suggests.That may be easier said than done, the researchers admitted. But their study shows that if

Going to bed a little earlier greatly increases total sleep time for teens

by Steven ReinbergGoing to bed earlier is one way for teens to get the sleep they need, new research suggests.That may be easier said than done, the researchers admitted. But their study shows that if
New guidance published for parents, physicians making medical decisions for children

New guidance published for parents, physicians making medical decisions for children

by Saint Louis University Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainHow should others make decisions for pediatric patients?For decades now, there has been debate in academic literature about theet

New guidance published for parents, physicians making medical decisions for children

by Saint Louis University Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainHow should others make decisions for pediatric patients?For decades now, there has been debate in academic literature about theet