Study bolsters evidence that effects of puberty blockers are reversible

byAmerican Physiological SocietyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMedications commonly known as puberty blockers were found to delay development of female reproductive organs but allow for resto

Updated on: April 27,2024

Study bolsters evidence that effects of puberty blockers are reversible

byAmerican Physiological SocietyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMedications commonly known as puberty blockers were found to delay development of female reproductive organs but allow for resto

Updated on:April 27,2024

Weight loss drug liraglutide is safe and effective in children under 12, study finds

byDiabetologiaCredit: Lukas from PexelsThe obesity medication liraglutide is safe and effective in children aged 6 to <12 years, new research being presented at the annual meeting of the Euro

Updated on: September 18,2024

Weight loss drug liraglutide is safe and effective in children under 12, study finds

byDiabetologiaCredit: Lukas from PexelsThe obesity medication liraglutide is safe and effective in children aged 6 to <12 years, new research being presented at the annual meeting of the Euro

Updated on:September 18,2024

We need to focus on cholesterol levels even in childhood

by University of OsloProfessor Kirsten Holven in her lab at the Department of Nutrition at the University of Oslo, Norway. Credit: Cecilie Bakken Hoestmark, UiOToday, the main focus is on lowerin

Updated on: February 24,2024

We need to focus on cholesterol levels even in childhood

by University of OsloProfessor Kirsten Holven in her lab at the Department of Nutrition at the University of Oslo, Norway. Credit: Cecilie Bakken Hoestmark, UiOToday, the main focus is on lowerin

Updated on:February 24,2024

Six things to do if your child's weight is beyond the ideal range—and one thing to avoid

by Nick Fuller,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainOne of the more significant challenges we face as parents is making sure our kids are growing at a healthy rate.To manage this, we take th

Updated on: November 24,2024

Six things to do if your child's weight is beyond the ideal range—and one thing to avoid

by Nick Fuller,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainOne of the more significant challenges we face as parents is making sure our kids are growing at a healthy rate.To manage this, we take th

Updated on:November 24,2024

Fetal brain imaging predicts neurodevelopment of babies with congenital heart disease

by Nancy Fliesler,Children's Hospital BostonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChildren with congenital heart disease (CHD) often have neurodevelopmental impairment. Until fairly recently, thi

Updated on: June 15,2024

Fetal brain imaging predicts neurodevelopment of babies with congenital heart disease

by Nancy Fliesler,Children's Hospital BostonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChildren with congenital heart disease (CHD) often have neurodevelopmental impairment. Until fairly recently, thi

Updated on:June 15,2024

Social media challenges pose dangers to even the most well-adjusted kids, experts say

by Theresa BraineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA recent FDA warning about the latest social media challenge to go viral has brought renewed focus on the dangerous trend that endangers impressionabl

Updated on: March 21,2024

Social media challenges pose dangers to even the most well-adjusted kids, experts say

by Theresa BraineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA recent FDA warning about the latest social media challenge to go viral has brought renewed focus on the dangerous trend that endangers impressionabl

Updated on:March 21,2024

Bypassing oral immunotherapy buildup safe in children with food allergy

by Lori SolomonAn initial phase of multifood sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT) that bypasses oral immunotherapy (OIT) buildup is safe and effective, according to a study published online Feb. 27 in the&

Updated on: March 27,2024

Bypassing oral immunotherapy buildup safe in children with food allergy

by Lori SolomonAn initial phase of multifood sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT) that bypasses oral immunotherapy (OIT) buildup is safe and effective, according to a study published online Feb. 27 in the&

Updated on:March 27,2024

Kids' poisonings rise as more parents bring pot edibles home

(HealthDay)—Edibles. In adults, they can be used recreationally or to help manage pain, nausea and anxiety. But these THC-loaded products, often sold as gummies, cookies and brownies, have fueled a fo

Updated on: February 22,2024

Kids' poisonings rise as more parents bring pot edibles home

(HealthDay)—Edibles. In adults, they can be used recreationally or to help manage pain, nausea and anxiety. But these THC-loaded products, often sold as gummies, cookies and brownies, have fueled a fo

Updated on:February 22,2024

As family dynamics evolve, study reveals health care limitations for children not raised by two parents

by West Virginia UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearch from a West Virginia University family systems expert shows children who don't live with both married biological or adoptive paren

Updated on: June 15,2024

As family dynamics evolve, study reveals health care limitations for children not raised by two parents

by West Virginia UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearch from a West Virginia University family systems expert shows children who don't live with both married biological or adoptive paren

Updated on:June 15,2024

Team sports score big points for your child's brain, study finds

Team sports score big points for your child's brain, study findsby Ernie MundellThere may be something special about team sports in childhood that helps sharpen a kid's brain, new research sho

Updated on: January 07,2025

Team sports score big points for your child's brain, study finds

Team sports score big points for your child's brain, study findsby Ernie MundellThere may be something special about team sports in childhood that helps sharpen a kid's brain, new research sho

Updated on:January 07,2025

Prenatal ozone: A silent culprit in the battle against childhood obesity

by TranSpreadCredit:Eco-Environment & Health(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.eehl.2024.04.008Childhood obesity is a growing global public health concern, significantly increasing the risk of var

Updated on: July 11,2024

Prenatal ozone: A silent culprit in the battle against childhood obesity

by TranSpreadCredit:Eco-Environment & Health(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.eehl.2024.04.008Childhood obesity is a growing global public health concern, significantly increasing the risk of var

Updated on:July 11,2024

Misleading food labels contribute to babies and toddlers eating too much sugar—3 things parents can do

by Jennifer McCann and Miaobing (Jazzmin) Zheng,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageAustralian infants and toddlers are eating unhealthy amounts of sugar. This is mostly because the produc

Updated on: June 04,2024

Misleading food labels contribute to babies and toddlers eating too much sugar—3 things parents can do

by Jennifer McCann and Miaobing (Jazzmin) Zheng,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageAustralian infants and toddlers are eating unhealthy amounts of sugar. This is mostly because the produc

Updated on:June 04,2024