Is it finally time to ban junk food advertising? A new Australian bill could improve kids' health

by Peter Breadon,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainToday independent MP and former GP Sophie Scamps willintroduce a billinto federal parliament that would restrict junk food a

Updated on: June 17,2024

Is it finally time to ban junk food advertising? A new Australian bill could improve kids' health

by Peter Breadon,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainToday independent MP and former GP Sophie Scamps willintroduce a billinto federal parliament that would restrict junk food a

Updated on:June 17,2024

McDonald's seems to be focusing on kids in lower-middle income countries, social media posts suggest

by British Medical JournalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFast food giant McDonald's seems to be focusing on kids in lower middle income countries, with more Instagram posts, price promotio

Updated on: February 20,2024

McDonald's seems to be focusing on kids in lower-middle income countries, social media posts suggest

by British Medical JournalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFast food giant McDonald's seems to be focusing on kids in lower middle income countries, with more Instagram posts, price promotio

Updated on:February 20,2024

Reducing noise in operating room improves children's behavior after surgery, study finds

by American Society of AnesthesiologistsCredit: CC0 Public DomainReducing the level of noise in the operating room (OR) may positively affect a child's behavior, including fewer temper tantrums an

Updated on: May 11,2024

Reducing noise in operating room improves children's behavior after surgery, study finds

by American Society of AnesthesiologistsCredit: CC0 Public DomainReducing the level of noise in the operating room (OR) may positively affect a child's behavior, including fewer temper tantrums an

Updated on:May 11,2024

What to know before giving your child melatonin

by Amanda Turner,University of KentuckyCredit: CC0 Public DomainSleep plays a big role in your child's physical and mental well-being. If your kid is struggling with falling and staying asle

Updated on: April 01,2024

What to know before giving your child melatonin

by Amanda Turner,University of KentuckyCredit: CC0 Public DomainSleep plays a big role in your child's physical and mental well-being. If your kid is struggling with falling and staying asle

Updated on:April 01,2024

If your kid is home sick from school, is unlimited screen time OK?

by Jordy Kaufman and Jennifer M. Zosh,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainNot so long ago, if a child was home sick from school, the main screen-based entertainment was daytime television.

Updated on: March 08,2024

If your kid is home sick from school, is unlimited screen time OK?

by Jordy Kaufman and Jennifer M. Zosh,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainNot so long ago, if a child was home sick from school, the main screen-based entertainment was daytime television.

Updated on:March 08,2024

Pediatric pulmonologist discusses how to know when asthma becomes life-threatening

by Patti Verbanas,Rutgers UniversityChildren with asthma use inhalers to relieve some of their symptoms, which include coughing, wheezing, chest tightness and shortness of breath. Credit: Tradim

Updated on: February 27,2024

Pediatric pulmonologist discusses how to know when asthma becomes life-threatening

by Patti Verbanas,Rutgers UniversityChildren with asthma use inhalers to relieve some of their symptoms, which include coughing, wheezing, chest tightness and shortness of breath. Credit: Tradim

Updated on:February 27,2024

Exposure to air pollution while in the womb linked to adverse changes in cell processes in newborn babies

by European Respiratory SocietyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainExposure to air pollution while in the womb is linked to alterations in proteins that can be detected after a baby is born, and which a

Updated on: March 26,2024

Exposure to air pollution while in the womb linked to adverse changes in cell processes in newborn babies

by European Respiratory SocietyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainExposure to air pollution while in the womb is linked to alterations in proteins that can be detected after a baby is born, and which a

Updated on:March 26,2024

Reducing oxygen levels for children in intensive care could save lives, finds UK study

by University College LondonDistribution of SpO2and FiO2according to oxygenation target groupBaseline and subsequently median and IQR SpO2(panels A, C) and FiO2(panels E,

Updated on: April 13,2024

Reducing oxygen levels for children in intensive care could save lives, finds UK study

by University College LondonDistribution of SpO2and FiO2according to oxygenation target groupBaseline and subsequently median and IQR SpO2(panels A, C) and FiO2(panels E,

Updated on:April 13,2024

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

Updated on: May 10,2024

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

Updated on:May 10,2024

Newborns with higher hair cortisol levels take longer to fall asleep, finds study

by American Academy of Sleep MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCortisol levels in late pregnancy can predict the sleep of infants, according to a new study to be presented on Tuesday, Jun

Updated on: May 10,2024

Newborns with higher hair cortisol levels take longer to fall asleep, finds study

by American Academy of Sleep MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCortisol levels in late pregnancy can predict the sleep of infants, according to a new study to be presented on Tuesday, Jun

Updated on:May 10,2024

Interactive language during playtime helps build kids' spatial skills

by Rosanna Castro,Florida International UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe way parents interact with their children during playtime strongly influences the development of spatial ski

Updated on: April 10,2024

Interactive language during playtime helps build kids' spatial skills

by Rosanna Castro,Florida International UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe way parents interact with their children during playtime strongly influences the development of spatial ski

Updated on:April 10,2024

Teen alcohol use is decreasing, but more slowly among girls

by Research Society on AlcoholismCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTeen use of alcohol and alcohol in combination with cannabis is decreasing, but use by girls is decreasing more slowly than it i

Updated on: June 29,2024

Teen alcohol use is decreasing, but more slowly among girls

by Research Society on AlcoholismCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTeen use of alcohol and alcohol in combination with cannabis is decreasing, but use by girls is decreasing more slowly than it i

Updated on:June 29,2024