Is there an association between residential proximity to fracking sites and birth defects?
A recent study to be published in the Environmental Research Journal explores the incidence of birth defects in children born…
Researchers receive $4.1 million grant to identify factors linked to high rates of type 2 diabetes in children
Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is surging among U.S. children. The number of youths under 20 years old living with the…
Can a disrupted gut microbiota contribute to anorexia nervosa pathogenesis?
In a recent study published in the journal Nature Microbiology, researchers investigated whether intestinal microbial alterations contribute to anorexia nervosa…
Is there an association between maternal diet and birth weight for gestational age?
In a recent study published in the Nutrients Journal, researchers examined the dietary habits of 667 pregnant women residing in…
Binocular visual stimulation followed by sleep helps treat common vision problem in children
Amblyopia, sometimes called lazy eye, is a common vision problem in children and babies, and it’s typically been treated by…
Children with ALL living in extreme poverty face two-fold greater risk of relapse
Children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) who live in extreme poverty and were undergoing maintenance therapy faced an almost two-fold…
The impact of SARS-CoV-2 infection in pregnancy on infant growth
A recently accepted article manuscript published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism discussed recent findings on the impact…
Benefits for overweight and obese individuals
In a recent study published in the journal Food Science and Nutrition, researchers at San Diego State University investigated how…
Adding structure to the school holiday can help keep kids active and healthy
Vacation care, sports programs, or performing arts – whatever your child’s interests, researchers say that adding structure to the school…
Bedside ‘human milk calorie guide’ enhances nutrient fortification for preterm infants
In a recent study published in the journal Nutrients, researchers developed human milk calorie guide (HMCG), a color-based tool, to…
Seven Layer Dip – Super Healthy Kids
This Seven Layer Dip is easy, delicious, and always a crowd-pleaser! It’s a healthy and satisfying recipe that is a…
Does school attendance facilitate greater SARS-CoV-2 spread?
In a recent study published in the Eurosurveillance Journal, researchers performed a descriptive cross-sectional study in Ireland during the academic…