When Families Struggle to Buy Food, Kids' Growth and Eating Suffer
Researchers studied nearly 1,000 families who receive government food assistance to understand how struggling to afford food affects young children's health …
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New CF Drug Helps Young Kids' Pancreases Work Better
Researchers studied a new medicine called elexacaftor/tezacaftor/ivacaftor (ETI) in young children with cystic fibrosis (CF) to see if it could help their …
Read MoreCan a Smartphone App Help Parents Raise Healthier Kids?
Researchers are testing a new smartphone app called "Good Start Matters" designed to help parents work together to encourage healthy eating, exercise, and less …
Read MoreWhy Half of Young Kids in Ethiopia Aren't Getting Enough Vitamin A
Researchers in Ethiopia studied 522 families to understand why many young children (ages 6-23 months) aren't eating enough vitamin A-rich foods. They found …
Read MoreSpecial Bacteria Powder Helps Prevent Skin Rashes and Colds in Babies
Researchers in China tested whether a special type of helpful bacteria called Bifidobacterium could protect young children from common health problems like …
Read MoreCan Mediterranean Diet Stop Kids From Getting Overweight?
Researchers are testing whether teaching young children about Mediterranean eating habits and getting them to exercise more can prevent obesity. The study, …
Read MoreWhat Young Kids in Ghana Eat and How It Affects Their Health
Researchers in northern Ghana studied what 243 children between ages 2 and 5 eat and how their diet connects to their health. They found that most kids eat …
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