Maternal emulsifier consumption associated with mild health risks for offspring
A new study in mice shows that consuming emulsifiers, a common ingredient in ultra-processed human foods during pregnancy or breast-feeding…
Caregiver education level and child age affect stress levels during COVID-19
A caregiver’s education level and their child’s age played large roles in determining their primary sources of stress during the…
Fatty acid combination supplement improves visual function in preterm babies
Preterm babies given a supplement with a combination of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids have better visual function by the…
Study looks at the impact of social media on young people’s mental health
Many children and young adults spend a lot of time on social media, much to the concern of their parents…
Is soil mineral content impacting human growth and nutrition?
In a recent study published in Scientific Reports, researchers examined the relationship between soil mineral content and health status among…
The Most Amazing Tuna Sandwich
This Tuna Sandwich has a burst of flavor with every bite – tender tuna, tangy pickles, and an ingredient that…
Sedentary lifestyle in young people may harm heart health
Hours of inactivity during childhood could be setting the stage for heart attacks and strokes later in life, according to…
School closures largely explain the deterioration of youth mental health over the first pandemic wave
During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, youth mental health problems have increased manifold. The contribution of school closures to…
Review explores relationship between sleep disorders and pregnancy
Multiple sleep disorders may complicate pregnancy, including insomnia, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), and restless legs syndrome (RLS). A recent review…
A pilot cohort study on infants with new-onset epilepsy examines the clinical utility of rapid genome sequencing
In a recent study published in the Lancet Neurology, researchers evaluated the clinical impact of rapid genome sequencing of infants…
NCCN publishes new resource on options, benefits of care approaches for pediatric Hodgkin lymphoma
The National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®) today announced the publication of NCCN Guidelines for Patients®: Hodgkin Lymphoma in Children. The…
Exposure to outdoor cold air reduces the severity of croup symptoms in children, study shows
For the first time, a scientific study shows that exposure to outdoor cold air is beneficial in reducing the severity…