'New and improved' supermarkets trim childhood obesity in NYC

by NYU Langone HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainAccess to newer supermarkets that offer fresh foods in some of New York City's poorest neighborhoods was linked to a 1% decline in obesity rates

Updated on: May 29,2024

'New and improved' supermarkets trim childhood obesity in NYC

by NYU Langone HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainAccess to newer supermarkets that offer fresh foods in some of New York City's poorest neighborhoods was linked to a 1% decline in obesity rates

Updated on:May 29,2024

Swedish study finds more obesity in three- and four-year-olds during pandemic

by University of GothenburgCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe incidence of overweight and obesity in children aged three and four in Sweden increased during the pandemic, especially in more dep

Updated on: March 08,2024

Swedish study finds more obesity in three- and four-year-olds during pandemic

by University of GothenburgCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe incidence of overweight and obesity in children aged three and four in Sweden increased during the pandemic, especially in more dep

Updated on:March 08,2024

Study suggests flu vaccine may take edge off respiratory syncytial virus

by University of Western AustraliaCredit: CC0 Public DomainTelethon Kids Institute study has suggested the seasonal flu vaccine for children could also protect them from respiratory syncytial vir

Updated on: May 13,2024

Study suggests flu vaccine may take edge off respiratory syncytial virus

by University of Western AustraliaCredit: CC0 Public DomainTelethon Kids Institute study has suggested the seasonal flu vaccine for children could also protect them from respiratory syncytial vir

Updated on:May 13,2024

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

Parental cancer tied to poorer health outcomes in children

Parental cancer is associated with school absenteeism, medical care unaffordability, increased health care use, and poor mental health among children, according to a study published online April 11 in

Updated on: February 27,2024

Parental cancer tied to poorer health outcomes in children

Parental cancer is associated with school absenteeism, medical care unaffordability, increased health care use, and poor mental health among children, according to a study published online April 11 in

Updated on:February 27,2024

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

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

Digital program gets school kids moving

by University of SydneyThe IEngage app and booklet. Credit: University of SydneyEvery parent worries about how much time their child spends on screens, but what if screens could also provide the

Updated on: June 17,2024

Digital program gets school kids moving

by University of SydneyThe IEngage app and booklet. Credit: University of SydneyEvery parent worries about how much time their child spends on screens, but what if screens could also provide the

Updated on:June 17,2024

New insights on the risk for atrial fibrillation in children and young adults

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden have investigated how preterm birth and fetal growth are related to the risk of atrial fib

Updated on: March 08,2024

New insights on the risk for atrial fibrillation in children and young adults

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden have investigated how preterm birth and fetal growth are related to the risk of atrial fib

Updated on:March 08,2024

CDC to release infants' RSV shots to help ease shortage

by Dennis ThompsonTo address a continuing nationwide shortage, more than 77,000 doses of RSV shots for infants were released Thursday by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the U.S

Updated on: March 10,2024

CDC to release infants' RSV shots to help ease shortage

by Dennis ThompsonTo address a continuing nationwide shortage, more than 77,000 doses of RSV shots for infants were released Thursday by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the U.S

Updated on:March 10,2024

Diet and exercise programs alone won't tackle childhood obesity, says study

by University of SydneyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFocusing on immediate fixes such as diet and exercise programs alone won't curb the tide of childhood obesity, according to a new stud

Updated on: May 18,2024

Diet and exercise programs alone won't tackle childhood obesity, says study

by University of SydneyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFocusing on immediate fixes such as diet and exercise programs alone won't curb the tide of childhood obesity, according to a new stud

Updated on:May 18,2024

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

Telemedicine and continuous glucose monitoring mitigated effects of pandemic on children with diabetes, finds study

by UT Southwestern Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe rapid adoption of telemedicine and increased use of continuous glucose monitoring helped to attenuate the impacts of the COVI

Updated on: May 10,2024

Telemedicine and continuous glucose monitoring mitigated effects of pandemic on children with diabetes, finds study

by UT Southwestern Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe rapid adoption of telemedicine and increased use of continuous glucose monitoring helped to attenuate the impacts of the COVI

Updated on:May 10,2024