Featured Topics: Children’s Health
High Maternal Vitamin B12 Linked to Increased Risk for Offspring Childhood Autism
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Findings of the population-based study show a significant association between maternal vitamin B12 levels in the highest quintile and offspring childhood autism (p = 0.026), with a close to significance association noted in the...
A Combination of Vitamins and Mineral Supplementation May Improve Hetero-aggression in Children and Youth
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Results of the systematic review of 22 studies shows that supplementation with a board range of vitamins and minerals was significantly more effective at reducing hetero-aggressive behavior in adolescents compared to single...
Synbiotic 2000 Reduced Pro-Inflammatory Levels in Children with ADHD
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. 9-week supplementation with Synbiotic 2000 resulted in a significant reduction of levels of IL-12/ IL23p40, sICAM-1, and TGF-β3 in children with ADHD from baseline to follow-up compared to placebo (p = 0.020)....
Children Consuming Cranberry-Lingonberry Juice Shown to Have Different Gut and Urinary Microbiomes Compared to Placebo
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. 6-month consumption of CLJ resulted in a different composition in the children’s gut and urinary microbiome. However, the diversity of the gut and urinary microbiome was not affected. Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are among...
Psyllium Husk Effective for Pediatric Irritable Bowel Therapy in Short Term Compared to Placebo
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. 4-week administration of psyllium husk resulted in a significant reduction of IBS-SSS and 43.9% entered remission compared to 9.7% achieving remission in the placebo group. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common disorder...
Higher Ultra-Processed Food Consumption Associated with Increased Mental Health Symptoms in Adolescents
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Findings of a cross-sectional study of 560 adolescent subjects shows that higher UPF consumption was associated with an increased presence of depressive symptoms, along with internalizing and externalizing problems. Mental...
Low Levels of Choline, B Vitamins, and Abnormal Amino Acids Observed in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Evaluating 15 studies centered on nutritional markers and abnormalities present in children with ASD noted lower levels of choline, vitamins B6 and B12, and abnormal amino acids profiles. Various studies show that increasing...
Ear Infections and Support for Children
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. A combination of oral supplements with immune-stimulating molecules reduced inflammation of the upper airway tract and improved otitis-media with effusion (OME) in children. Acute otitis media, commonly known as ear infections, are the...
Three Versus Six Feet of Physical Distancing for Control of COVID-19 Spread Among School Students
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study found no substantial difference in the number of COVID-19 cases among students or staff in school districts that implemented a distancing policy of three versus six feet between students, and therefore, does support the return of...
Bullying Among Black and White School Children with Food Allergies
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study evaluates the bullying experiences of black and white children with food allergies (FA), and how these experience affect peer relationships, anxiety, and school policies. According to recent studies, FA affect eight percent of...
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