Featured Topics: Children’s Health
Sedentary Behavior is Associated with Increased Risk of Obesity in Adolescents
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. This study found that, of the adolescents in lower- and middle-income countries (LMICs), rates of obesity and sedentary behavior (SB) were highest among those in the higher-income countries, whereas the relationship...
Does Electronic Media Use Affect Academic Performance in Late Childhood?
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This prospective study finds an association between increased use of electronic media and decreased academic performance in school children. A highly-debated hot topic is the abundant use of screen-based electronic media such as computers,...
Oral Probiotic Streptococcus salivarius M18 Reduces Recurrence of Pediatric Oral Black Stains
Written by Halima Phelps, DC, ND. Oral administration of the probiotic Streptococcus salivarius M18 ((SsM18) reduced the reoccurrence of black stains on the teeth of study participants. Probiotics have gained popularity in the Western world due to forthcoming research...
Oral Probiotic Spray Effective for Recurrent Streptococcal Pharyngontonsilits in Children
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. The use of an oral spray of Streptococcus salivarius 24SMB and Streptococcus oralis 89a effectively treated recurrent acute pharyngotonsillitis in children and reduced the need for antibiotics that do not prevent...
Correlation between Prenatal Exposure to Phthalates and Eczema in Male Children
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Study suggests that prenatal exposure to certain phthalates including di-isobutyl phthalate (DiBP) and di-isononyl phthalate (DiNP), may contribute to the development of eczema in early childhood. Phthalates are plasticizers that adds...
Antenatal Solar Radiation Associated with Learning Disabilities in Offspring
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study suggests that low ultraviolet (UV) B exposure in winter months may be contributing to the seasonal patterning of learning disabilities seen in children. Learning disabilities not only profoundly impact the affected child but also...
Lactobacillus Reduces Exposure to Aflatoxin-Contaminated Foods in Rural-Dwelling Children
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. This study demonstrates the ability of the Lactobacillus species to effectively bind with aflatoxins in food, thus reducing their intestinal absorption. Aflatoxins are toxic chemical compounds produced by fungi and...
Failure to Thrive in Infants May Be an Early Clinical Marker for Cow’s Milk Allergy
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. This study shows that failure to thrive (FTT) may be a useful clinical marker for early identification of cow’s milk allergy (CMA), particularly in non-IgE mediated forms of allergy to cow’s milk. Children whose current...
How do Mental Disorders Affect Academic Achievements of Children and Youth?
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study suggests that in childhood or adolescence mental disorders are associated with lower educational achievements and merit additional educational support for these individuals. Children and adolescents with mental health problems...
Prenatal Exposure to Phthalate Metabolites Associated with Shorter Telomere Length in Newborns
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. First trimester urinary concentrations of six phthalate metabolites were inversely associated with the telomere length of newborn umbilical cord blood. Telomeres are regions of noncoding nucleotide sequences at the end of...
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