Can Probiotics Help Babies With Itchy, Inflamed Skin?
Researchers looked at 22 different studies about whether probiotics (helpful bacteria) can reduce eczema and skin inflammation in babies and young children. …
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Can Probiotics Help Prevent Cavities in Kids?
Researchers reviewed 12 studies to see if probiotics—the "good bacteria" found in some foods and supplements—could help prevent cavities in children and …
Read MoreSimple Diet Changes Help Kids With Brain Issues Avoid Constipation
Constipation is a big problem for children with neurological disabilities, but a new study shows that simple dietary changes can help most of them feel better. …
Read MoreHidden Gluten Problem May Trigger Kidney Disease Flare-Ups in Kids
Researchers discovered that children with a rare kidney disease called nephrotic syndrome are more likely to have celiac disease—a condition where the body …
Read MoreVitamin D Helps Kids With Gut Disease Respond Better to Treatment
Researchers studied 84 children with inflammatory bowel disease (a condition that causes stomach and intestinal problems) who were taking a special medicine to …
Read MoreLow Vitamin D Linked to Worse Asthma in Kids
Researchers studied 210 children with asthma to see if vitamin D levels affected how well they controlled their condition. They found that nearly half of the …
Read MoreWhy Kids With Celiac Disease Need More Vitamin D
Researchers in Uzbekistan studied 60 children with celiac disease and compared them to 31 healthy children. Even though Uzbekistan gets over 300 sunny days per …
Read MoreIs the Keto Diet Safe for Kids With Hard-to-Treat Seizures?
Researchers studied whether the ketogenic diet (a high-fat, low-carb eating plan) is safe for children with epilepsy that doesn't respond well to medications. …
Read MoreTeen's Confusion Linked to Gut Inflammation Disease
A 14-year-old boy experienced confusion and hallucinations that turned out to be caused by ulcerative colitis, a disease that inflames the intestines. Doctors …
Read MoreSpecial Diet May Help Kids With Crohn's Disease Feel Better
Researchers studied whether a special exclusion diet (a diet that removes certain foods) could help children with moderate-to-severe Crohn's disease when used …
Read MoreCan Probiotics Help Sick Children in the ICU Fight Infection?
Researchers tested whether probiotics (helpful bacteria) could help children with severe blood infections recover better in the hospital. They gave some very …
Read MoreVitamin D May Help Kids Recover Faster From Kawasaki Disease
Kawasaki disease is a serious illness that affects young children and can damage their hearts. Researchers tested whether adding vitamin D to standard …
Read MoreSpecial Diet Plus Nutrition Drink Helps Fix Gut Bacteria in Kids With Crohn's
Researchers studied 60 children with Crohn's disease, a condition that causes stomach inflammation and pain. They tested whether a special diet called CDED …
Read MoreSpecial Diet Helps Kids With Seizures Stop Taking Some Medicines
Researchers studied whether a special high-fat, low-carb diet called the ketogenic diet could help children with epilepsy reduce or stop taking seizure …
Read MoreMuscle Loss in Kids with Crohn's Disease Affects Treatment Success
Researchers studied 68 children with Crohn's disease in China to understand how muscle loss affects their treatment. They found that children with Crohn's …
Read MoreExercise Helps Kids With Digestive Problems Build Muscle and Feel Better
Children with intestinal failure—a serious digestive condition—often struggle with weak muscles and low confidence. Researchers tested whether a 12-week …
Read MoreIron Problems Are Common in Kids With Cystic Fibrosis
Researchers looked at 190 children with cystic fibrosis to understand how often they develop iron deficiency—a condition where the body doesn't have enough …
Read MoreCan Kefir Help Kids with ADHD Sleep Better?
Researchers wanted to know if kefir, a fermented milk drink full of healthy bacteria, could help children with ADHD feel better and sleep more soundly. They …
Read MoreCan Vitamin D Help Kids With Type 1 Diabetes?
Researchers looked at multiple studies to see if taking vitamin D supplements helps children with type 1 diabetes. Type 1 diabetes is a condition where the …
Read MoreCan Vitamin D Help Kids Fight Off Colds and Flu?
Researchers looked at multiple studies to see if vitamin D helps prevent or treat respiratory infections like colds and flu in children. By combining results …
Read MoreVitamin D Shows Promise for Treating Fatty Liver Disease in Kids
Scientists reviewed 26 studies involving over 1,500 children with fatty liver disease to see which medications work best. They found that vitamin D was the top …
Read MoreSchools Can Help Kids Move More When Families Get Involved
Researchers looked at 9 studies from Latin American countries to see how schools can help kids be more active. They found that programs work best when they …
Read MoreNew Treatment for Malnourished Kids Works Just as Well with Less Food
Researchers in Niger tested two new ways to treat malnourished children that use less therapeutic food than the standard treatment. They studied 1,732 children …
Read MoreHigher Vitamin D Levels May Help You Grow Taller, Study Shows
Scientists used genetic data from over 380,000 people to study whether vitamin D affects how tall we grow. They found that people with higher vitamin D levels …
Read MoreVitamin A Supplements Don't Shorten ICU Stays for Kids with Sepsis
Researchers tested whether vitamin A supplements could help children with sepsis (a dangerous blood infection) recover faster. They studied 156 children in the …
Read MoreKetogenic Diet Side Effects in Kids with Epilepsy: Most Are Manageable
Researchers reviewed 26 studies to understand the side effects of the ketogenic diet in children with hard-to-treat epilepsy. This high-fat, low-carb diet …
Read MoreLow Vitamin B12 May Double Risk of Bedwetting in Kids
Researchers studied 184 children with bedwetting problems and compared them to 167 healthy kids. They found that children with low vitamin B12 levels were …
Read MoreNew Guide Helps Doctors Spot When Kids Can't Absorb Food Properly
Researchers created a comprehensive guide to help doctors better identify and treat children who have trouble absorbing nutrients from food. This condition, …
Read MoreDifferent Types of Folate May Affect Where Kids Store Body Fat
Scientists studied over 2,000 American children and teens to see how different forms of folate (a B vitamin) relate to where their bodies store fat. They found …
Read MoreKids Got More Heart Problems During COVID Due to Less Activity
A new study found that twice as many children were diagnosed with POTS (a condition that makes your heart race when you stand up) during COVID compared to …
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