Virtual driving assessment can identify at-risk young drivers
New research published today by the journal Pediatrics found that driving skills measured at the time of licensure on a…
Healthy Turkey Chili – Super Healthy Kids
This simple and tasty Turkey Chili is packed with classic chili seasonings and three different kinds of beans. It’s a…
Study highlights risks in plant-based and meat-based diets
In a recent systemic review published in Nutrients, researchers investigated the nutritional status of children and adolescents consuming plant-based diets…
Investigating exposure, diet, and gut microbiota
In a recent article published in eBioMedicine, researchers in Xiamen, China, performed a cross-sectional study to assess microplastic (MP) concentrations…
Can herbal remedies, spices, and dietary fibers offer effective treatment options for children with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)?
In a recent review published in Nutrients, researchers examined recent studies on the positive effects and adverse reactions of spices,…
Healthcare needs of pregnant adolescents is being ignored in low-and middle-income countries
The healthcare needs of pregnant adolescents will continue to be ignored in low-and middle-income countries (LMIC) unless there are major…
Virtual reality can help calm caregivers of surgery-bound children
Virtual reality (VR) may be an effective and reliable tool to alleviate the anxiety experienced by most parents or caregivers…
Kids hit hard by 2022-23 flu season, vaccination rates drop
A recent study published in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report described the…
Early intervention with sublingual immunotherapy may lead to remission of peanut allergy
A three-year clinical trial funded by the National Institutes of Health and Food Allergy Research and Education (FARE) has shown…
Ribbon-cutting ceremony marks the opening of Kentucky Children’s four pediatric specialty clinics
On Tuesday, Oct. 10, a ribbon-cutting ceremony signified the official opening of Kentucky Children’s Richmond Road, the new home of…
Strong antibody response and nasal cytokines may protect young children from severe COVID-19
New research helps explain why young children have lower rates of severe COVID-19 than adults. A study of infants and…
Societies need to give clearer, explicit support for breastfeeding in public, researchers say
International law supports women’s right to breastfeed in the public. However, women report having been subjected to negative responses and…