Special Rice Helps Kids Get More Zinc in Bangladesh
Researchers in Bangladesh tested whether a special type of rice with added zinc helps children absorb more of this important mineral. They gave 47 young …
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Why Vitamin D Matters for Keeping Preschoolers Healthy
Researchers studied over 3,300 American preschoolers to understand how vitamin D affects their chances of getting colds and respiratory infections. They found …
Read MoreWeight-Based Teasing Harms Kids' Health, Not Helps It
A new study of nearly 1,000 American kids aged 8-15 found that when young people try to lose weight because of teasing about their body size, it actually …
Read MoreFish Oil During Pregnancy May Change Baby's Blood Chemistry
Researchers studied 300 children whose mothers took fish oil and/or probiotics during pregnancy and after birth. They found that babies whose mothers took fish …
Read MoreHow Your Gut Bacteria Help Your Body Control Blood Sugar
Scientists discovered that as babies grow and start eating solid food, their gut bacteria change in important ways that help their pancreas develop properly. …
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