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A Single Course of Antibiotics Affects the Gut Microbiota of Infants
A study recently completed at the University of Helsinki (Finland) revealed that the fungal microbiota in the gut is more abundant and diverse in children treated with antibiotics compared with the control group even six weeks following the start of the antibiotic course. In light of the findings, a reduction in the number of gut ...
Micronutrients Show Benefit for Children With ADHD and Emotional Dysregulation
A study in the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (JAACAP), reported that children with ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) and emotional regulation randomized to take a micronutrient formula were three times more likely to show symptomatic improvement on blinded clinician ratings, compared to those in the placebo group (54 percent versus 18 ...
Chemicals From Hair and Beauty Products Impact Hormones, Especially During Pregnancy
Use of certain personal care products during pregnancy may impact maternal hormone levels, according to a new Rutgers (New Jersey) study. Personal care and beauty products contain several ingredients that often include a wide range of endocrine-disrupting chemicals like phthalates, parabens, phenols, parabens and toxic metals. These chemicals interact with hormone systems, influencing synthesis, regulation, ...
Children Who Eat More Fruit and Veggies Have Better Mental Health
Children who eat a better diet, packed with fruit and vegetables, have better mental wellbeing— according to new research from the University of East Anglia (UEA). A new study published today is the first to investigate the association between fruit and vegetable intakes, breakfast and lunch choices, and mental wellbeing in U.K. school children. It ...
Natural Remedies for Children’s Health
Natural products and lifestyle habits can significantly influence children’s overall health and well-being, even as the pandemic continues to impact them physically and mentally. Health issues unfortunately plague all of us at some point in our lives; however, the problems that impact children are often unique in their prevalence. There are several health concerns that ...
Serving Larger Portions of Veggies May Increase Young Kids’ Veggie Consumption
It can be difficult to get young kids to eat enough vegetables, but a new Penn State study found that simply adding more veggies to their plates resulted in children consuming more vegetables at the meal. The researchers found that when they doubled the amount of corn and broccoli served at a meal—from 60 to ...
Poor Iodine Levels in Women Pose Risks to Fetal Intellectual Development in Pregnancy
An increasing number of young women are at increased risk of having children born with impaired neurological conditions, due to poor iodine intake. Dietary changes, including a growing trend towards the avoidance of bread and iodized salt, as well as a reduced intake of animal products containing iodine can contribute to low iodine levels. A ...
Exercise During Pregnancy May Save Kids From Health Problems As Adults
Exercise during pregnancy may let mothers significantly reduce their children’s chances of developing diabetes and other metabolic diseases later in life, new research suggests. A study in lab mice has found that maternal exercise during pregnancy prevented the transmission of metabolic diseases from an obese parent—either mother or father—to child. If the finding holds true ...
Toddler Sleep Patterns Matter
Establishing a consistent sleep schedule for a toddler can be one of the most challenging aspects of child rearing, but it also may be one of the most important. Research findings from a team including Lauren Covington, an assistant professor in the University of Delaware (UD) School of Nursing, suggest that children with inconsistent sleep ...
Child’s Play
Helping children enjoy overall health and well-being is more critical now than ever. Although you may not focus much on children as patients or clients, their parents who are devoted to your practice likely slip in requests for advice about how to handle common issues with their children. According to www.healthychildren.org, the top 10 most ...
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