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Nutrition
House of Representatives democrats propose $28 million aid bill for infant formula shortage
May 19, 2022
The proposed aid bill would give the FDA funds to increase staff and prepare for future infant formula shortages.
FDA implements increased flexibilities for foreign importation of infant formula
May 18, 2022
This week, the agency announced it is encouraging importation of infant formula from usually unutilized foreign means in hopes of increasing access to the product in the wake of the country-wide shortage.
What to know about the infant formula shortage
May 13, 2022
Parents are on edge as the formula shortage worsens across the United States. Pediatricians, the AAP, and White House advise on available options.
A case of progressive joint pain and rash in a 5-year-old
May 12, 2022
A 5-year-old nonverbal boy with autism spectrum disorder and global developmental delay presented to the emergency department with bilateral lower-extremity bruising and progressive difficulty ambulating. What's the diagnosis?
Assessment and treatment of eating disorders in adolescents
May 10, 2022
Pediatric health care providers understand that eating disorders are not lifestyle choices but life-threatening mental health conditions.
Exploring the link between kids with ADHD and unhealthy eating
April 27, 2022
A recent study found a negative association between children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and health eating patterns.
The effect of parental food access on high birthweight
April 24, 2022
At the 2022 Pediatric Academic Societies meeting, Carol Duh-Leong, MD, MPP led a discussion on the prenatal risk factors for high birthweight.
Celiac disease and the gluten-free diet
April 23, 2022
At the 2022 Pediatric Academic Societies Meeting, Marisa Stahl, MD, MSCS, discussed how to separate the wheat from the chaff when it comes to the gluten epidemic.
What kinds of supplements do parents give their children?
April 20, 2022
Families often turn to supplementation to ensure that children are getting the necessary nutrients. A new poll finds out what dietary concerns parents have and what type of supplements they give to their children.
Increase in food allergies signals similar rise in cow’s milk allergy
April 15, 2022
Experts note that, with cow’s milk allergies seemingly on the rise, pediatric health care providers can help parents be vigilant.