Adolescent body image perceptions shape dietary habits, study finds
In a recent study published in the journal Nutrition Reviews, researchers review current literature to determine the association between dietary…
Unraveling the impact of mother’s milk on infant growth and health
In a recent study published in the journal Frontiers in Pediatrics, researchers described the protocol of a prospective clinical study…
An outdated tracking system is a key factor in Texas’ foster care shortcomings
The decades-old system Texas foster care officials use to track and monitor the health records of the nearly 20,000 children…
Over half of neonatal deaths worldwide are attributed to preterm and small for gestational age births: a call for change
In a recent study published in The Lancet, researchers estimated prevalence in 2020 for three mutually exclusive types of small…
Is there an association between maternal bean consumption and better nutritional outcomes?
In a recent study published in the Nutrients Journal, researchers evaluated the frequency of maternal bean consumption during pregnancy and…
The Best Thick Homemade Pizza Sauce
No homemade pizza is complete without Homemade Pizza Sauce! Our version uses pantry staples to create a thick, incredibly flavorful…
How the food service industry battles salt to make America healthier
In a recent study published in the journal Advances in Nutrition, researchers in the United States explored the challenges and…
Researchers find link between increasing prosperity and unhealthy eating patterns in Kenyan preadolescents
The increase in obesity in lower-middle-income countries (LMIC) is largely thought to be affected by lifestyle transition away from traditional…
Spikevax approved for use in children aged 6 months to 5 years
Spikevax, the COVID-19 vaccine from Moderna, has today been authorized for use in children aged 6 months to 5 years.…
Experts urge increased attention to the threat of climate change and pollution on children’s health
A new paper published in the Global Pediatrics Journal explores the impact of climate change and environmental chemicals that disrupt…
SARS-CoV-2 infection leads to higher IgA levels in breast milk than vaccination
Compared to infant formula, breastmilk contains antibodies that offer passive immunity to the infant against many communicable diseases. A recent…
Unhealthy air and poor diet increase risk of preterm birth, study finds
Despite extensive research on the subject, preterm birth (PTB) remains inadequately understood and a significant public health problem in the…