High, low BMI tied to higher medical expenditures in children

by Lori SolomonMedical expenditures for privately insured children, including out-of-pocket (OOP) expenditures, are higher for all body mass index (BMI) categories other than healthy weight, according

Updated on: June 12,2024

High, low BMI tied to higher medical expenditures in children

by Lori SolomonMedical expenditures for privately insured children, including out-of-pocket (OOP) expenditures, are higher for all body mass index (BMI) categories other than healthy weight, according

Updated on:June 12,2024

Consuming sweeteners during pregnancy may affect baby's microbiome and obesity risk

by FrontiersCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study investigates the link between consuming sweeteners during pregnancy and a child's risk of obesity. Pregnant rats fed with stevia or aspartame

Updated on: February 21,2024

Consuming sweeteners during pregnancy may affect baby's microbiome and obesity risk

by FrontiersCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study investigates the link between consuming sweeteners during pregnancy and a child's risk of obesity. Pregnant rats fed with stevia or aspartame

Updated on:February 21,2024

Is insect porridge the answer to malnutrition in Africa?

by SciDev.NetFlow diagram showing the raw materials (grain amaranth, finger-millet, and cricket) and the formulated porridge products [CPF = commercial porridge flour; FFM–AC = fermented finger millet

Updated on: February 29,2024

Is insect porridge the answer to malnutrition in Africa?

by SciDev.NetFlow diagram showing the raw materials (grain amaranth, finger-millet, and cricket) and the formulated porridge products [CPF = commercial porridge flour; FFM–AC = fermented finger millet

Updated on:February 29,2024

Take a deep breath: Early detection of vascular disease in chronic lung disease of premature infants

by Luisa Hoffmann,Helmholtz Association of German Research CentresCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPremature infants often struggle with breathing and require ventilatory support and oxygen ther

Updated on: June 22,2024

Take a deep breath: Early detection of vascular disease in chronic lung disease of premature infants

by Luisa Hoffmann,Helmholtz Association of German Research CentresCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPremature infants often struggle with breathing and require ventilatory support and oxygen ther

Updated on:June 22,2024

Study hints parental mindset about potential for growth yields better outcomes starting from very early age

by Liz Mineo,Harvard UniversityMei Elansary (left) and Dana McCoy co-authored a study that better determines when the maternal growth or fixed mindset has the most impact on a child's develo

Updated on: February 21,2024

Study hints parental mindset about potential for growth yields better outcomes starting from very early age

by Liz Mineo,Harvard UniversityMei Elansary (left) and Dana McCoy co-authored a study that better determines when the maternal growth or fixed mindset has the most impact on a child's develo

Updated on:February 21,2024

Social connectedness, sleep, and physical activity associated with better mental health among youth during pandemic

by National Institutes of HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainLongitudinal survey data of more than 3,000 adolescents ages 11-14 recorded before and during the early months of the COVID-19 pa

Updated on: February 21,2024

Social connectedness, sleep, and physical activity associated with better mental health among youth during pandemic

by National Institutes of HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainLongitudinal survey data of more than 3,000 adolescents ages 11-14 recorded before and during the early months of the COVID-19 pa

Updated on:February 21,2024

Study finds some mealtime strategies make fussy kids even fussier

by Deakin UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research has found that mealtime strategies used by parents of fussy eaters might be inadvertently turning their children into even fussier eaters

Updated on: May 10,2024

Study finds some mealtime strategies make fussy kids even fussier

by Deakin UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research has found that mealtime strategies used by parents of fussy eaters might be inadvertently turning their children into even fussier eaters

Updated on:May 10,2024

Neighborhood characteristics affect how often a child visits the emergency department

by University of California, San FranciscoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChildren living in neighborhoods with greater hardships, such as substandard housing or high pollution, are more likely

Updated on: June 29,2024

Neighborhood characteristics affect how often a child visits the emergency department

by University of California, San FranciscoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChildren living in neighborhoods with greater hardships, such as substandard housing or high pollution, are more likely

Updated on:June 29,2024

2016 to 2020 saw anxiety, depression increase among children

(HealthDay)—From 2016 to 2020, increases were seen in anxiety and depression among children, while decreases were observed in parent or caregiver mental health and coping with parenting demands, accor

Updated on: February 24,2024

2016 to 2020 saw anxiety, depression increase among children

(HealthDay)—From 2016 to 2020, increases were seen in anxiety and depression among children, while decreases were observed in parent or caregiver mental health and coping with parenting demands, accor

Updated on:February 24,2024

Ask the Pediatrician: What is obesity and when do children need medical treatment?

by Dr. Sandra Hassink and Dr. Sarah HamplCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAs a parent, you want the best possible health for your child. So does your pediatrician. When your child comes to see a pedi

Updated on: June 05,2024

Ask the Pediatrician: What is obesity and when do children need medical treatment?

by Dr. Sandra Hassink and Dr. Sarah HamplCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAs a parent, you want the best possible health for your child. So does your pediatrician. When your child comes to see a pedi

Updated on:June 05,2024

Research shows that built environment is the strongest predictor of adolescent obesity, related health behaviors

by The Obesity SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research shows that the built environment, not social and economic environments, is a strong predictor of adolescents' body mass index (BMI)

Updated on: May 19,2024

Research shows that built environment is the strongest predictor of adolescent obesity, related health behaviors

by The Obesity SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research shows that the built environment, not social and economic environments, is a strong predictor of adolescents' body mass index (BMI)

Updated on:May 19,2024

Study finds electronic health record tool can help children achieve healthy weight

by University of MissouriCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAn electronic health record (EHR) program to help primary care doctors address child obesity is an effective tool to promote positive bod

Updated on: May 08,2024

Study finds electronic health record tool can help children achieve healthy weight

by University of MissouriCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAn electronic health record (EHR) program to help primary care doctors address child obesity is an effective tool to promote positive bod

Updated on:May 08,2024