Special Gut Bacteria May Help Kids' Lungs Fight Serious Infections
Researchers discovered that a helpful gut bacteria called Akkermansia muciniphila, when specially packaged to survive digestion, may protect young mice from …
Read Morechildren's health
All content tagged with "children's health"
Special Diet May Change Body Chemistry in Kids With Autism
Researchers studied how a special diet combining no gluten (a protein in wheat) and very low carbohydrates might affect the body's chemistry in children with …
Read MoreTwo Treatments Help Kids With Recurring Fevers Feel Better
Researchers studied 130 children with PFAPA—a condition causing repeated fevers, mouth sores, sore throats, and swollen neck glands. They compared two …
Read MoreCan a 4-Week Lunch Class Help Kids Make Healthier Food Choices?
Australian kids eat way too much junk food and not enough fruits and vegetables. Researchers tested whether teaching fourth graders about healthy lunches would …
Read MoreWhy Kids With Food Allergies May Develop Unhealthy Eating Patterns
Kids with food allergies face a unique challenge: they must avoid certain foods to stay safe, but sometimes this necessary caution can develop into something …
Read MoreJunk Food Changes Kids' Gut Bacteria and Causes Inflammation
Researchers studied 82 children in Brazil to see how eating ultra-processed foods (like packaged snacks and fast food) affects their gut bacteria and immune …
Read MoreDoes Birth Order Affect How Well Kids Take Vitamin D?
Researchers looked at whether the order in which children are born in a family affects how consistently they take vitamin D supplements. Vitamin D is important …
Read MoreHow City Life Changes Kids' Gut Bacteria in Ethiopia
Researchers studied the gut bacteria of about 200 children living in urban Ethiopia and discovered something surprising: their bacteria look more like children …
Read MoreWhat Kids Learn About Food in School Isn't Enough
Researchers looked at nutrition classes in schools across the United States to see what students are actually learning about healthy eating. They found that …
Read MoreHidden Chemicals in Processed Meat May Harm Kids and Elderly Most
Researchers in Spain studied what harmful chemicals called N-nitrosamines people eat in their food, especially focusing on children and older adults. They …
Read MoreWhen Kids Have Air in Their Intestines: What Parents Need to Know
Researchers studied 102 children who developed pneumatosis intestinalis—a condition where air gets trapped in the intestinal walls. This is different from a …
Read MoreHow Hospitals Help Families Get Food They Need
Researchers studied a program at a children's hospital that helps families who struggle to afford food. They screened over 1,000 families and found that more …
Read MoreWhy Some Kids Get Weak Bones and Spine Fractures
Researchers studied 11 children who had weak bones and broken vertebrae (bones in the spine) to understand why this happens. They found that weak bones in kids …
Read MoreHow Your Child's Gut Bacteria Affect Brain Health and Digestion
Scientists are discovering that the trillions of tiny bacteria living in your child's stomach and intestines play a huge role in their overall health—not just …
Read MoreKids With Leg Fractures Have Lower Vitamin D Levels
Researchers studied vitamin D levels in children and teens who had broken bones. They found that kids with fractures above the ankle (like thigh or shin …
Read MoreCeliac Disease Affects Kids' Teeth and Mouth Health
Researchers studied 97 children with celiac disease and 31 healthy children to understand how this condition affects their teeth and mouth. They found that …
Read MoreHow Your Gut Bacteria May Affect Autism in Children
Scientists are discovering that the bacteria living in our stomachs and intestines might play a role in autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This review looks at …
Read MoreSpicy Foods May Affect How Tall Kids Grow, New Study Shows
Researchers discovered that eating very spicy foods might slow down how tall children grow, especially in kids with a condition called idiopathic short stature …
Read MoreCan Probiotics Help Kids With ADHD Focus Better?
Researchers tested whether special bacteria called probiotics could help children with ADHD improve their ability to focus and control their behavior. They …
Read MoreThe Hidden Chemical in Your Home Affecting People and Animals
Scientists have discovered that flame retardants called PBDEs are spreading through our environment and affecting the health of humans, animals, and ecosystems …
Read MoreHow Lead Poisoning Disguised Itself as a Stomach Problem
A 10-year-old boy spent 10 months throwing up repeatedly with no clear cause. Doctors couldn't find anything wrong with his stomach, but he also had trouble …
Read MoreFeeding Through a Tube: What Parents Need to Know
This chapter explains enteral nutrition, which is a medical way of delivering food and nutrients directly into the stomach or small intestine through a tube …
Read MoreMore Kids Are Taking Too Much Vitamin D—Here's What Parents Need to Know
Doctors are noticing that more children are getting too much vitamin D, which might seem surprising since vitamin D is important for healthy bones and growth. …
Read MoreToo Much Vitamin D for Kids? What Parents Need to Know
A new study questions whether giving children high doses of vitamin D supplements is actually helpful or safe. Researchers looked at the evidence around …
Read MoreLow Vitamin D Linked to Early Puberty in Children
Researchers studied whether vitamin D levels affect when children go through puberty. They compared 494 children experiencing early puberty with 2,259 healthy …
Read MoreAnxiety Medicine Found in Fish: Should You Worry?
Researchers in China discovered that a common anxiety medication called diazepam is showing up in freshwater fish, and the levels are increasing. Between 2020 …
Read MoreWhy Some Kids Can't Get Enough Vitamin D (Even in the Sun)
Researchers discovered that some children don't get enough vitamin D not just because they avoid the sun or eat poorly, but because their immune system is …
Read MoreHow Doctors Measure Vitamin D in Kids Changes Everything
Researchers in China tested vitamin D levels in over 1,100 young children and discovered something surprising: whether a child is considered to have enough …
Read MoreDo Kids With Pseudotumor Cerebri Really Need All Those Blood Tests?
Pseudotumor cerebri is a condition where kids get severe headaches because of extra fluid pressure in their brain, even though there's no actual tumor. Doctors …
Read MoreOverweight Kids May Have Hidden Blood Problems
Researchers discovered that children who are overweight are more likely to have iron deficiency anemia—a condition where the body doesn't have enough healthy …
Read MoreA Simple Heart Test May Predict if Vitamin D Helps Kids with POTS
Researchers studied 65 children with POTS (a condition that causes dizziness and fast heartbeat when standing) and compared them to 102 healthy children. They …
Read MoreClean Air and Green Spaces Help Kids Avoid High Blood Pressure
Researchers studied nearly 2,400 children and teenagers across Europe to see how air pollution and nearby green spaces affect their blood pressure. Over 6 …
Read MoreAnemia Affects Millions Worldwide: What You Need to Know
Researchers looked at anemia (a condition where your body doesn't have enough healthy red blood cells) across the entire world from 1990 to 2021. They found …
Read MoreHow Food Allergies Affect Kids' Digestive Health Long-Term
Researchers studied children who had allergic reactions in their intestines caused by certain foods, tracking how their eating habits changed over time and …
Read MoreJunk Food and High Blood Pressure Start Young
Researchers studied over 1,000 children ages 5-9 to understand how eating habits and lifestyle affect their blood vessels and blood pressure. They found that …
Read MoreDoes Low Vitamin D Really Cause Growing Pains in Kids?
Growing pains are common aches that affect children between ages 4 and 14, usually in their legs. Researchers wanted to know if not having enough vitamin D in …
Read MoreMost Rural Kids Don't Meet Daily Activity Guidelines
Researchers in Australia studied how much time rural and regional children spend exercising, moving around, sitting down, and sleeping. They tracked 1,264 …
Read MoreGut Bacteria May Help Control Your Stress Response
Scientists discovered that certain helpful bacteria in your gut called Bifidobacterium may influence how your body handles stress by changing how your genes …
Read MoreWhy Doctors and Patients Need to Work Together on Vitamin D
Vitamin D is important for strong bones and healthy bodies, but many people don't get enough of it. This research looks at how doctors can help patients take …
Read MoreNew Mushroom Supplement Helps Kids Get Fewer Colds
Researchers tested a new chewable supplement made from mushroom extract, vitamin D, and zinc to see if it could help kids who catch colds and infections …
Read MoreCan a Supplement Called Taurine Help Kids with Autism?
Researchers are testing whether a natural substance called taurine might help improve symptoms in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Previous …
Read MorePopular Tube Feed Formulas May Not Have All Nutrients Kids Need
Researchers looked at three popular commercial blenderized tube feeds (special liquid nutrition given through feeding tubes) to see if they provide complete …
Read MoreWhat Scientists Know About Vitamin D and Childhood Asthma
Researchers looked at 20 years of studies (2003-2023) about vitamin D and asthma in children to understand what we've learned so far. They found 656 research …
Read MoreCan Vitamin D Help Kids with Autism Feel Better?
Researchers wanted to see if giving vitamin D supplements to children with autism spectrum disorder could help reduce inflammation in their bodies and improve …
Read MoreWhy Some Kids Struggle in School: Missing Nutrients May Be the Answer
Researchers in Ivory Coast studied 252 schoolchildren to understand why some kids do better in school than others. They discovered that children who didn't …
Read MoreTwo Vitamins Work Better Together: What Scientists Found in Kids
Researchers studied nearly 4,800 children in China to understand how two important vitamins—E and A—work together in the body. Both vitamins help with …
Read MoreFeeding Kids with Sickle Cell: What Parents Need to Know
Children with sickle cell disease face unique nutrition challenges that can affect their growth and health. This guide, written for doctors by nutrition …
Read MoreCould a Vitamin B12 Deficiency Be Why Your Child Wets the Bed?
Bedwetting at night is a common problem that affects many children, and doctors are always looking for new ways to help. This research explores whether low …
Read MoreCommon Chemicals May Change How Kids' Bodies Use Vitamin D
Researchers studied 236 children to see if everyday chemicals found in products like food packaging and furniture might affect how their bodies handle vitamin …
Read MoreChemicals in Everyday Products May Affect Kids' Weight and Body Chemistry
Researchers studied 860 children and teenagers in China to understand how common chemicals found in plastics and personal care products might affect their …
Read MoreWhy Kids With ADHD Don't Show Expected DNA Damage
Researchers compared 42 children with ADHD to 36 healthy children and found something surprising. Kids with ADHD had higher levels of harmful molecules called …
Read MoreWhy Malnourished Kids With Hidden Malaria Have Low Iron Levels
Researchers studied over 1,000 malnourished children in Burkina Faso to understand how a special hormone called hepcidin affects iron levels in their bodies. …
Read MoreHow Extra Body Fat Changes Blood Cells in Kids
Scientists studied blood samples from 71 children and teenagers to understand how having too much body fat affects the tiny proteins inside blood cells. They …
Read MoreEven Healthy Obese Kids May Need B12 Checks
Researchers studied 296 obese children and 138 healthy children to see if being metabolically healthy (having good blood sugar, cholesterol, and blood pressure …
Read MoreCan a Simple Ultrasound Test Help Diagnose Thyroid Problems in Kids?
Researchers looked at whether a special ultrasound measurement called the resistive index could help doctors diagnose Hashimoto's thyroiditis, a common thyroid …
Read MoreLow Vitamin A Levels May Increase Asthma Risk in Kids
Researchers in China studied whether vitamins A and E affect asthma in children. They compared 2,454 children with asthma to healthy children and found that …
Read MoreBug Spray on Food: What Kids Are Actually Eating
Researchers followed 643 children in China from ages 7 to 14 to see how much pesticide residue from insect-killing sprays they were eating. They found that …
Read MoreHow COVID-19 Can Affect a Child's Pituitary Gland
Doctors in China reported a rare case of a 4-year-old boy who developed a serious condition affecting his pituitary gland—a small but important part of the …
Read MoreWhy Ultra-Processed Foods Are Harming Kids' Health
A new comprehensive review shows that ultra-processed foods—like packaged snacks, sugary cereals, and fast food—make up about two-thirds of what American …
Read MoreCan Schools Help Kids Eat Better and Stay Healthier?
Researchers looked at 51 different studies to see if changing school food environments and teaching kids about healthy eating actually works. They found that …
Read MoreWhat Parents Really Think About Heart Health for Kids
Researchers talked to 21 parents and 4 kids to understand what families think about heart health and how to keep hearts strong. They found that parents care …
Read MoreFeeding Kids Better Before Surgery Cuts Serious Complications
Researchers studied whether giving children better nutrition before surgery for Hirschsprung disease (a bowel condition) could prevent dangerous infections …
Read MoreTiny Plastics and Heavy Metals May Change Kids' Gut Bacteria
Researchers looked at the poop samples of 68 young children to see what happens when they're exposed to two pollutants at the same time: tiny plastic pieces …
Read MoreTurkish Bone Doctors Show Different Approaches to Treating Rickets in Kids
Researchers surveyed 198 bone doctors in Turkey to see how they handle rickets, a bone disease that weakens children's bones. They found that doctors with more …
Read MoreWhat Parents Need to Know About Celiac Disease in Kids
Celiac disease is a condition where eating gluten (found in wheat, barley, and rye) causes the body's immune system to attack the small intestine. This review …
Read MoreSpecial Diets Help Kids with Food-Related Throat Swelling Get Better
Researchers reviewed how removing certain foods from children's diets can help treat eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE), a condition where the throat becomes …
Read More