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Under 30 Percent of U.S. Kids Have High Scores for Heart Health

Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago — Wed, 29 Jun 2022 11:40:02 EST

Most children and adolescents living in the U.S. have suboptimal scores for cardiovascular health (CVH), according to the first study to use the American Heart Association's new "Life's Essential 8" metrics and scoring algorithm for quantifying CVH levels in adults and children. Overall, under 30 percent of 2-19-year-olds had high CVH. The proportion of children with high CVH declined markedly with older age: 56 percent of 2-5-year-old children had high CVH, compared with 33 percent of 6-11-year-olds and 14 percent of 12-19-year-olds.

Living with dogs (but not cats) as a toddler might protect against Crohn's disease

American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) — Mon, 23 May 2022 15:05:37 EST

Young children who grow up with a dog or in a large family may have some protection later in life from a common inflammatory bowel disease known as Crohn's disease, according to a study to be presented at Digestive Disease Week(r) (DDW) 2022.

Children Without Diapers Sleep Poorly

Rutgers University-New Brunswick — Tue, 03 May 2022 15:05:45 EST

Children whose parents cannot afford diapers do not get quality sleep, according to a study by the Rutgers School of Nursing.

Study finds children with vegetarian diet have similar growth and nutrition compared to children who eat meat

St. Michael's Hospital — Mon, 02 May 2022 14:25:05 EST

A study of nearly 9,000 children found those who eat a vegetarian diet had similar measures of growth and nutrition compared to children who eat meat.

Childhood Obesity Increases Risk of Type 1 Diabetes

University of Bristol — Thu, 28 Apr 2022 11:05:21 EST

Being overweight in childhood increases the risk of developing type 1 diabetes in later life, according to the findings of a new study that analysed genetic data on over 400,000 individuals. The study, co-led by researchers from the Universities of Bristol and Oxford and published today in Nature Communications, also provides evidence that being overweight over many years from childhood influences the risk of other diseases including asthma, eczema and hypothyroidism.

More and More Young Children Are Accidentally Ingesting Cannabis Edibles

Rutgers University-New Brunswick — Wed, 27 Apr 2022 11:05:45 EST

For the fourth year in a row the NJ Poison Control Center has seen an increase in calls concerning children who accidentally consumed cannabis (marijuana, THC) edibles. Last year (2021), the NJ Poison Control Center assisted in the medical treatment of more than 150 children who were accidentally exposed to cannabis edibles -- nearly 100 children 5-years-old and younger; more than 55 children between the ages of 6 and 12.

Half of Parents Regularly Give Kids a Dietary Supplement

Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan — Mon, 18 Apr 2022 00:15:00 EST

Most parents have given their child dietary supplements, a new national poll suggests.

CHOP Researchers Redefine the Mechanisms of Dravet Syndrome

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia — Tue, 29 Mar 2022 11:00:00 EST

Researchers have found that dysfunction in an important cell subtype in the brain's neuronal network contribute to chronic symptoms in the neurodevelopmental disorder Dravet syndrome.

Cerebrospinal Fluid May Be Able to Indentify Aggressive Brain Tumors in Children

Johns Hopkins Medicine — Wed, 02 Mar 2022 12:05:05 EST

It may be possible to identify the presence of an aggressive brain tumor in children by studying their cerebrospinal fluid, according to new research led by Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center investigators.

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Releases Position Paper: "Registered Dietitian Nutrtionists Play Vital Role in Preventing Overweight and Obesity in Children"

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics — Thu, 17 Feb 2022 10:00:02 EST

Registered dietitian nutritionists can help decrease the number of children diagnosed with overweight or obesity by collaborating with caregivers, educators, health care providers and legislators to provide children with nutritious foods and opportunities for physical activity, according to a new position paper from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

Cochlear Implant in Deaf Children with Autism Can Improve Language Skills and Social Engagement

Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago — Thu, 23 Dec 2021 11:45:44 EST

Restoring hearing through cochlear implantation for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can help them understand spoken language and enhance social interactions, according to a study from Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago. The study reported long-term outcomes of the largest number of children with ASD who received a cochlear implant, with mean follow-up of 10.5 years.

Speaking "baby talk" to infants isn't just cute: It could help them learn to make words

University of Florida — Fri, 10 Dec 2021 12:00:00 EST

By mimicking the sound of a smaller vocal tract, the researchers think, caretakers are cluing babies in to how the words should sound coming out of their own mouths.

Data Shows Increase in Autism Spectrum Disorder Prevalence

Vanderbilt University Medical Center — Thu, 02 Dec 2021 14:15:55 EST

Vanderbilt Kennedy Center (VKC) researchers, as part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring (ADDM) network, report an increase in the number of children in Tennessee with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

Open talk, open door: Helping kids, teens after a school shooting

Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan — Thu, 02 Dec 2021 09:55:22 EST

Tips and resources for parents of children in the wake of the Michigan school shooting and amid the stress of the pandemic

Enhanced therapeutic foods improve cognition in malnourished children

Washington University in St. Louis — Wed, 03 Nov 2021 08:40:33 EST

A nutritional supplement popular in the U.S. and added to some types of yogurt, milk and infant formula can significantly improve cognition in severely malnourished children, according to a study led by researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.

The power of vitamin D: What experts already know (and are still learning) about the 'sunshine vitamin'

University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston — Fri, 29 Oct 2021 11:45:41 EST

It's no secret that vitamin D is critical to balancing many areas of health. But from pediatric broken bones to cluster headaches, physicians and scientists at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth Houston) are still learning just how powerful the so-called "sunshine vitamin" is.

Nearsightedness is a Public Health Crisis

American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) — Tue, 19 Oct 2021 17:35:51 EST

Nearsightedness has risen dramatically over the last 50 years. If nothing is done to help slow the increase, half the world's population may be nearsighted by the year 2050.

Getting Your Child Back to Sleep

Valley Health System — Tue, 19 Oct 2021 11:55:14 EST

Having a good night's sleep is vital for a child's well-being. But getting your child to sleep is not always the easiest task. With the stressors of the past almost two years, there has also been an increase in the incidence and severity of hyperactivity, insomnia, anxiety, and depression in children, especially adolescents. Prabhavathi Gummalla, MD, FAAP, pediatric pulmonology and sleep medicine specialist at The Valley Hospital's Pediatric Sleep Disorders and Apnea Center, in Ridgewood, NJ, discusses how to get your child back to sleep.

Young 'Social Butterfly' Takes on Life-Threatening COVID-19 Complication and Wins

Johns Hopkins Medicine — Thu, 14 Oct 2021 08:00:37 EST

When 8-year-old Morgan Deitz, known for her "spunky" and "social" personality, came down with COVID-19 in late July 2021, the symptoms were no more than your average cold. "She was a little fatigued, had a runny nose and her throat was a little sore," her mom, Lauren Deitz, recalls of the symptoms that lasted about two days.

Are You Addicted to Technology?

Rutgers University-New Brunswick — Thu, 07 Oct 2021 10:45:33 EST

According to the Pew Research Center, about 30 percent of Americans are almost constantly online, and health officials are concerned about the amount of time children and adults spend with technology. China recently banned children from playing online games for more than three hours a week, internet addiction centers have been opening in the United States and Facebook has come under fire for teenagers' obsessive use of its Instagram app.

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