Toxic metals detected in nearly all baby foods
Most edible products for babies contain traces of toxic metals that can cause neurodevelopmental harm. A new report quantifies for the first time the impact of these chemicals on infants’ health.
First-ever healthy beverage consensus recommendations released
Healthy Eating Research has issued a consensus recommendation for healthy beverages for children aged young than 5 years. The statement was created via a collaboration between American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, American Academy of Pediatrics, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, and American Heart Association.
Does fast food increase risk of depression in teens?
Fast food is a common element of many teenagers’ diets. This ubiquitous nature has frustrated pediatric providers fighting the tide of pediatric obesity, but a new small study from University of Alabama at Birmingham researchers indicates that another negative consequence could be an increased risk of depression.
Preterm infants lose out on breastfeeding
The youngest, most susceptible infants often miss out on the benefits of breast milk, according to the first report to investigate breast milk feeding rates by gestational age.
Riddle me this: Probiotics in newborns and children
April 1, 2019
Among the most common questions parents and caregivers ask pediatricians when gastro issues arise may be about the use of probiotics. Are you a probiotic pro or a probiotic novice?
Focus on weight loss, not admission weight, in eating disorder management
March 11, 2019
Recent weight loss trends, not weight at admission, are a greater indicator of complications from eating disorders, according to a recent study.
Fish oil supplements not a fix for obese patients with asthma
March 1, 2019
Although fish oil supplements did not improve asthma exacerbations in children who are obese or overweight, the question remains whether fish oil could help other types of children with asthma.
Probiotics vs placebo against gastroenteritis
February 1, 2019
Of 973 preschool-aged children with acute gastroenteritis who visited 1 of 10 geographically diverse pediatric emergency departments (EDs), those who received a 5-day course of Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG, a commonly recommended and used probiotic, did not have better outcomes than those who received placebo, a prospective, randomized trial found.
Teen diets heavily influenced by peers and parents
January 7, 2019
Teenagers look to those around them to form their diet patterns, and for low-income African American teenagers in particular, parental involvement and monitoring is key to making good choices.
Don’t discount ED prevalence in boys
January 7, 2019
A new study reveals that children are developing eating disorders at younger ages, and that there is little difference in gender distribution.
