Children and adolescents who have migraine type headaches are more likely to be overweight according to a report presented this June at the American Headache Society’s annual meeting. The original study was conceived after research that showed a strong connection … Continue reading
Children suffering from depression show significant improvement after treatment with omega 3 fatty acids for 16 weeks. The results from a study published in The American Journal of Psychiatry this June support evidence from previous studies that showed clinical benefit … Continue reading
Proper nutrition during pregnancy is vital to the health of the baby. Avoidance of toxins, like cigarette smoke, is also critical in the prevention of both low birth weigh babies and birth defects like missing fingers and toes.
A recent report in the online British Medical Journal looked at obesity in children and compared it to obesity in adulthood. The goal of the study was to determine when children were more likely to carry the weight over to their adult life.
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The latest report on diabetes incidence in children was just released in the journal Archives of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine; the findings will shock you.
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In children with a cow’s milk allergy, the risk of developing Rickett’s may be increased. Rickett’s is a condition that develops due to inadequate Vitamin D intake. It is characterized by soft bones that lack proper mineralization. In an infant Vitamin D deficiency can result in life long consequences such as stunted growth.
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Research shows that a sedentary lifestyle has contributed to the obesity epidemic in the U.S. Now, two new studies report that limiting television time helps prevent obesity in adults and children.
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This month brought some much needed news. Working together with the foundation of former president Bill Clinton, the major beverage companies and schools agreed to ban the sale of high calorie low nutrient beverages in elementary and middle schools. Beverage machines in high schools will be able to carry diet sodas.
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In 2000 the CDC and US goverment introduced a vaccine for chickenpox. The vaccine was recommended for all children after the age of 12 months. It was introduced as a single vaccine, not requiring a booster, based on preliminary trials. … Continue reading
In today’s world parents are very concerned about food allergies. Perhaps we have become a more allergic society because of all the refinement and processing that goes into making a food product or perhaps it is because many foods are … Continue reading
A new study published in the May issue of Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology stated that food allergies in infants may be less common than parents suspect. It is one of many studies that are coming out this year … Continue reading
Our relationship with food begins to grow from the moment we are born. Evidence that nature and nuture work together to decide our health status and long term weight is prevalent in today’s research society. Yet a new study published … Continue reading
For individuals with severe asthma symtpoms, having an inhaler or two in close proximity can be a matter of life and death. However, the use of common asthma medications such asAlbuterol (an inhaled beta-2 agonist) and inhaled corticosteroids (such as … Continue reading
The Jumping Jacks event was part of Mrs. Obama’s Let’s Move! campaign to end childhood obesity and promote fitness and healthy eating. Continue reading
Iron deficiency anemia is common in pregnancy. It occurs due to two separate mechanisms. First is the process of hemodilution and second due to sequestration of iron by developing fetus. In order to treat iron deficiency anemia most doctors recommend … Continue reading
Recent data shows that over 2 million children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are being treated with stimulant drugs. Furthermore, stimulant prescriptions for adults with ADHD have almost doubled in the past four years. Some experts are concerned that ADHD … Continue reading
Research reports that even low levels of fluoride in drinking water may reduce children’s intelligence. Continue reading
A new study published in the Archives of Diseases in Childhood this May found a possible link between infant colic and postpartum mood disorders in women. The study did not address causal relationships, but more so focused on the incidence … Continue reading
The goal of First Lady Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move! Initiative is to end childhood obesity within a generation. Continue reading
High blood pressure can increase the risk that an individual will develop other health conditions such as heart disease, kidney disease, and ocular (eye) conditions. Most physicians will begin treatment in adults at the pre-hypertension stage, or a blood pressure … Continue reading
Breastmilk is the best choice of nutrition for infants and young children, but an alarming number of mothers still choose to raise their babies on formula. Research has shown that the benefits for both mother and baby are vast, and now a new article published in the Journal of the American Medical Association 2005;294 (20):2601-2610) indicates yet another plus for nursing mothers – a lower incidence of developing type 2 diabetes.
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A recent study reports that yoga can help improve behavior and attention in youths with ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder). Continue reading
Low magnesium levels have been associated with obesity, insulin resistance, and increased risk of type-2 diabetes in adults. Now, for the first time, research reports that magnesium supplementation may help prevent type-2 diabetes in obese children.
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Research reports that fluoridated water increases the risk of dental fluorosis (discolored teeth) in infants and children. Continue reading
Research reports that kids are exposed to high BPA levels through foods. Continue reading
Now a new study conducted by researchers at Johns Hopkins University indicates that a dietary approach can be effective in reducing the number of seizures in children who did not respond to medication.
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Researchers in California set out to determine exact incidence of iron deficiency, anemia, and iron deficiency anemia in infant’s age 12-36 months. Participants were enrolled in the WIC program in two different California clinics.
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Fructose is a component of high-fructose corn syrup and sucrose (table sugar). High-fructose corn syrup is used to sweeten thousands of processed foods and drinks like soft drinks, fruit drinks and bread. Now research reports that the high-sugar/fructose Western … Continue reading
Many children will have asymptomatic H. pylori infections. The presence of H. pylori may inhibit absorption of key nutrients and affect needed therapy.
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The Cincinnati Childhood Allergy and Air Pollution Study aimed to determine factors that make a child more at risk for obstructive sleep disorder or snoring.
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The National Sleep Foundation’s “2006 Sleep in America Poll” shows that most US teens are sleep-deprived.
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Childhood chronic constipation is a common problem, affecting about 3 percent of children. Now research reports that probiotics may relieve chronic constipation in children. Probiotics such as acidophilus and bacillus are beneficial bacteria found in the gut (intestines). Probiotics are … Continue reading
On March 10, 2011 President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama hosted the White House Conference on Bullying Prevention in Washington, DC. The President and First Lady were joined by advocates, teachers, parents and students to discuss ways to end … Continue reading
Smoking is a major risk factor for a long list of chronic and potentially deadly diseases. Now research reports that prenatal smoking may increase the risk of having babies with congenital heart defects. Congenital heart defects are the most common … Continue reading
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), obesity in children has more than tripled since 1980. Now research reports that practicing yoga helped overweight teens lose six pounds in three months.
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The prevalence of overweight among children and adolescents has been significantly increasing in the U.S. and around the world. Previous studies suggest that calcium intake may be associated with the regulation of body weight and obesity. Now research reports that high calcium intake is associated with lower body fat in children.
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Pertussis, known as whooping cough, is one of the most commonly occurring vaccine-preventable diseases. Whooping cough, an extremely contagious illness, is characterized by severe coughing fits that can last for weeks. Now the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) … Continue reading
An article published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (2005;294(4):455-465) examined acute illnesses in students and school employees caused by pesticides being used on the school property.
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On February 10, 2010 First Lady Michelle Obama celebrated the first anniversary of her Let’s Move Initiative with thousands of parents, community and faith leaders at North Point Community Church in Alpharetta, Georgia. The initiative’s goal is to end childhood … Continue reading
New research reports that the flu is spread along kids’ gender lines, where boys infect other boys and girls infect other girls. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and UK researchers found that flu transmission is much … Continue reading
Eczema, or atopic dermatitis (AD), is a common inflammatory condition of the skin that begins in infancy and may continue into adulthood. It is believed to be linked to delayed immunity development. Previous studies suggest that infants with eczema commonly … Continue reading
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is the fastest growing behavioral disorder in the U.S. Now the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that nearly 1 in 10 children in the U.S. are diagnosed with ADHD. This represents a 22 … Continue reading
Harvard medical school analyzed data from the National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey from 1995-2003 to determine the statistics concerning sore throat, Strep throat, Step testing, and antibiotic prescribing. What they found was interesting.
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Autism is a developmental disability due to a neurological disorder that appears during the first three years of life. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) autism affects 1 in every 110 American children. Now research reports that … Continue reading
A study published this month in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition documented the effects of a moderate dose of Vitamin A as an adjunct treatment in children with pneumonia.
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Amblyopia, known as lazy eye, is often caused by differences in nearsightedness or farsightedness between the two eyes. This condition is a common cause of vision problems in children. Lazy eye is commonly treated by visual correction and occlusion therapy … Continue reading
Expressing gratitude at the Thanksgiving table is an American tradition. Now research reports that giving thanks is not only a human virtue but also promotes wellness. A new study suggests that teenagers who regularly feel grateful are less materialistic and … Continue reading
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On November 18, 2010 First Lady Michelle Obama visited a Newark, New Jersey school as part of her Let’s Move campaign. The initiative’s goal is to end childhood obesity in a generation. At the Maple Avenue School in Newark, Mrs. … Continue reading
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that children with sore throats should be tested for Group A Streptococcus before prescribing a set of recommended antibiotics (penicillin first, while amoxicillin, erythromycin for penicillin-allergic patients, and first-generation cephalosporins are acceptable alternatives).
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Your supplement program will be most effective if you follow these simple guidelines.
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The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition (2005;82(3):700-706) published an article examining intake of dairy products, fruits and vegetables, in relation to bone mineral content in adolescents.
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Vitamin D is made by the skin on exposure to sunlight. More than half of Americans are vitamin D deficient. Vitamin D deficiency can increase the risk of many diseases including osteoporosis, some cancers, heart disease, depression and inflammatory conditions. … Continue reading
Previous studies link smoking with decreased fertility in men and women. Now there’s more evidence that women should quit smoking before becoming pregnant. New research reports that women smoking during early pregnancy may decrease the number of germ cells in … Continue reading
A study from the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia tested the efficacy of a gradual initiation of the ketogenic diet compared to the customary fasting initiation.
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On September 8, 2010 First Lady Michelle Obama launched the National Childhood Obesity Awareness month with her Let’s Move campaign. The initiative’s goal is to end childhood obesity in a generation. At Brock Elementary School in Slidell, Louisiana, Mrs. Obama … Continue reading
Vitamin D deficiency in infanthood results in poor bone formation, soft bones, and stunted growth. It can often result in malformation that can not be corrected. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has recommended that infants receive at least 200 IU per day of Vitamin D to avoid a deficiency.
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A recent study examined the benefits of concurrent use of nicotinamide in newly diagnosed Type I diabetes. Previous research had shown a possibility that glucose control could be improved by using nicotinamide and insulin at onset of treatment.
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Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is the fastest growing behavioral disorder in the U.S. About 5 to 10 percent of children in the U.S. are diagnosed with ADHD. Now research reports that the youngest children in a class are 25 percent … Continue reading
The University of British Columbia, in Vancouver, Canada, recently published the results of a study comparing the efficacy of several different methods for evaluating iron intake in children. The primary goal of the study was to evaluate the efficacy of the Food Frequency Questionnaire in regards to iron intake and overall iron status in children.
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The Chinese Center for Disease Control published results on a study examining the effects of supplementation with yogurt in a child population at risk for nutrient deficiencies and poor growth and development. The study was aimed at finding an easy, efficient, low cost method for improving growth and development.
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Little is known about the use of cranberry in children. Researchers at Wake Forest University School of Medicine in North Carolina hypothesized that children with rUTI or any renal disease may be high users of cranberry for their conditions due to parent administration.
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Organophosphate pesticides are used on conventionally grown fruits and vegetables. Previous studies suggests that organophosphate pesticides may be linked to attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Now research reports that children’s ADHD risk may be associated with pesticide exposure before birth. This suggests … Continue reading
Severe acne is commonly treated with a combination of oral antibiotics and topical medication. Tetracycline antibiotics are often prescribed for acne treatment. Now research reports that long-term antibiotic treatment for acne is linked with inflammatory bowel disease. Inflammatory bowel disease … Continue reading
The Journal of Pediatrics published a study in June that examined the factors involved in bone mineral density status in adolescents with CP in cases with no known interventions in place.
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Previous studies suggest that early puberty may be linked to obesity or environmental toxins that interfere with sexual development. Now research reports that more American girls are entering puberty at age 7. Furthermore, girls with higher BMIs (body mass index) … Continue reading
An investigative case-controlled study was published in Pediatrics in August 2005 that examined the effect that maternal smoking has on behavioral development and the incidence of hyperkinetic disorders.
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Pediatrics published a study in August that examined the differences in lipid status among adolescent children attending a weight management clinic that were normotensive or hypertensive.
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A study published in the Journal of Pediatrics in August compared the outcomes of preterm infants given mothers milk to those given donor milk or preterm formula.
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Many studies have documented the effects of Crohn’s disease on growth, development, and nutritional status. The effects of Crohn’s disease on lean mass and fat mass in children had not been studied until a recent publication in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.
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High fructose corn syrup is used to sweeten thousands of processed foods and drinks like soft drinks, fruit drinks and bread. Previous studies have linked high levels of fructose to the obesity epidemic. Now research reports that a childhood diet … Continue reading
A study published in the July issue of American Journal of Clinical Nutrition examined the growth of infants with cow’s milk allergy compared to infants without the allergy.
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Early puberty may be associated with obesity or exposure to artificial chemicals in food and plastic products that interfere with sexual development. Previous research suggests that early puberty may increase the risk of cancer and heart disease in adulthood. Now … Continue reading
Eczema, or atopic dermatitis (AD), is a common inflammatory condition of the skin that begins in infancy and may continue into adulthood. It is believed to be linked to delayed immunity development. Now research reports that probiotics may relieve eczema … Continue reading
A study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition (2004;79(4):537-543) discusses the “evidence that a marked increase in the use of HFCS, and therefore in total fructose consumption, preceded the obesity epidemic and may be an important contributor to this epidemic in the United States.”
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On June 4, 2010 First Lady Michelle Obama was joined by chefs from 37 states at the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC. At the “Let’s Move” event, Mrs. Obama addressed hundreds of chefs, including celebrity chefs … Continue reading
Zinc deficiency in children may result in poor development, including hand-eye coordination, hearing and speech development as well as growth. Children who are undernourished are at increased risk of zinc deficiency and have developmental delays that can benefit from social stimulation.
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) 2009 National Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) reports that one in five U.S. teens have abused prescription drugs. The national survey found that 23 percent of white high school students, 17 percent … Continue reading
A preliminary study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition (2005;82(1):188-195) demonstrates that folic acid deficiency and/or methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) deficiency (a key enzyme in folic acid metabolism) increases the incidence of fetal loss, intrauterine growth retardation, and heart defects in animals.
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In a recent issue of Canadian Family Physician (July 2005), an article was published answering a physician’s question regarding which vitamins (and dosage) could be recommended to patients in light of the most recent research.
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Pesticides have been linked to serious diseases including cancer and Parkinson’s disease. Organophosphate pesticides are used on conventionally grown fruits and vegetables. Now research reports that organophosphate pesticides may be linked to attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). ADHD is the fastest growing … Continue reading
On May 11, 2010 First Lady Michelle Obama presented her Childhood Obesity Action Plan at the White House in Washington, DC. Mrs. Obama was joined by Domestic Policy Council Director Melody Barnes and members of the Childhood Obesity Task Force. … Continue reading
Numerous research studies have shown that zinc can improve immune function. Now another clinical trial in children shows that zinc may be useful in treating severe lower respiratory infection.
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A kidney stone is a small, solid mass of minerals that forms in the kidney. Kidney stones (nephroliithiasis) can be a painful condition, rarely found in children. However, new research reports that kidney stone formation is increasing in South Carolina … Continue reading
A recent study published in the Journal of the Indian Medical Association investigated the effects of yoga on birth outcome in women who had abnormal findings on Doppler ultrasound of the umbilical vessels.
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Researchers conducted a randomized double-blind trial to investigate their hypothesis and check the effect of zinc supplementation on growth and morbidity.
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A study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition (2005;82(2):406-412) examines the effect of Vitamin A (which is often deficient in young African children) in the treatment of anemia in young children with malaria.
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On February 9, 2010 First Lady Michelle Obama announced the Let’s Move campaign to fight childhood obesity at the White House in Washington, DC. Mrs. Obama was joined by members of the President’s cabinet, Members of Congress and participants involved … Continue reading
A clinical study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition (2004;79(3):444-450) demonstrated that giving additional zinc to children with shigellosis (a type of infectious diarrhea) increased levels of a particular type of immune cell associated with fighting the infection.
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Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is an early-onset behavioral condition that is characterized by a poor attention span and may be accompanied by hyperactivity. For the first time, research reports that zinc supplementation may improve methylphenidate (Ritalin) treatment in children with ADHD.
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Previous research suggests that low fatty acid levels may be associated with certain neurodevelopmental and psychiatric disorders, such as attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Now a study reports that Essential Fatty Acid (EFAs) supplementation may be an effective treatment for behavioral and educational problems among ADHD children with developmental coordination disorder (DCD).
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The study, published in Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism (2004, vol. 89, no. 8), investigated the association between iodine intake and intelligence quotient (IQ) in children.
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On December 15, 2009 U.S. health authorities reported that 800,000 H1N1 swine flu shots for children have been recalled. U.S. health officials pulled pre-filled syringes intended for young children because tests showed that the vaccine’s strength had fallen below required … Continue reading
An estimated 22 million Americans have been infected with H1N1 swine flu since it first appeared in April, 2009. Since its appearance in the spring the swine flu hit again during the late summer, peaking in the fall. Now the … Continue reading
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic disease of the nervous system that affects different parts of the brain and spinal cord. Now research reports that teenage obesity doubles the risk of developing MS later in life. Previous studies suggest that … Continue reading
An article published in the Journal of Nutrition (2004;134:1516-1522) showed that low intakes of plant proteins, iron, magnesium, and niacin before conception are associated with increased risk of spina bifida in newborns.
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Dutch authorities have banned the use of Pfizer’s Prevenar vaccine after three infants died shortly after vaccination. Prevenar offers protection against Streptococcus pneumoniae which can cause pneumonia, meningitis, blood poisoning and ear infections. Prevenar is part of the chidlhood immunization … Continue reading
A study published in the June issue of the Archives of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine documented the results of the FDA mandated on incidence of poisoning and deaths.
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One in five students worldwide use tobacco products. Tobacco is a major preventable cause of premature death and disease. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC), about 5 million people worldwide die from tobacco use. Now research reports … Continue reading
Obesity is a major risk factor for a long list of chronic and potentially deadly diseases. Now research reports that pre-pregnancy obesity may increase the risk of having babies with congenital heart defects. “Congenital heart defects are the most common … Continue reading
A study published in the April issue of Allergy and Immunology examined the effect of Bacillus clausii on the immune response in adults with allergic rhinitis.
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