Early Antibiotic Use May Be Tied to Higher Childhood Body Weight
Early Antibiotic Use May Be Tied to Higher Childhood Body Weight
Antibiotics before age 2 associated with very small increase in body weight at 5 years of age Source: Early Antibiotic Use May Be Tied to Higher Childhood Body Read more
Early Puberty Mystery Linked to Family Exposure to Household Chemicals
Early Puberty Mystery Linked to Family Exposure to Household Chemicals
A long-running study on mothers and children published in “Human Reproduction” determined that the onset of female puberty is associated with exposure to chemicals like Read more
Vitamin D Insufficiency Associated With Insulin Resistance in Children
Vitamin D Insufficiency Associated With Insulin Resistance in Children
Further clinical trials are needed to explore the potential beneficial effect of vitamin D supplementation, via fortified foods and/or dietary supplements, on insulin resistance, and Read more
Could Caffeine During Pregnancy Spur Weight Gain in Kids?
Could Caffeine During Pregnancy Spur Weight Gain in Kids?
There’s new evidence that even moderate amounts of caffeine consumed by a mom-to-be might affect her child’s weight years later. Source: Could Caffeine During Pregnancy Spur Read more
Toddlers’ Girth Points to Later Risk of Fatty Liver Disease
Toddlers’ Girth Points to Later Risk of Fatty Liver Disease
Higher waist circumference of toddlers predicts development of pediatric nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) by age 8, according to a prospective study. Source: Toddlers’ Girth Read more
Kids With Food Allergies Web Resources
Kids With Food Allergies Web Resources
With one in 13 children now having a food allergy, Kids With Food Allergies' services are needed more than ever. We are a vital lifeline to families raising children with food Visit KidsWithFoodAllergies.Org
Better Food Assistance Programs Might Lower Childhood Obesity Rates
Better Food Assistance Programs Might Lower Childhood Obesity Rates
In 2009, food packages from the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program were made more healthy by adding fruits, vegetables and whole grains, and by reducing the amount of juice, milk and Read on HealthDay News
Chemicals in Food May Harm Children, Pediatricians’ Group Says
Chemicals in Food May Harm Children, Pediatricians’ Group Says
  Food and food packaging manufacturers have always argued the point that there isn’t any proof that substances in their products are harmful.  Pediatricians don’t Read more
Harnessing Exercise Games To Help Kids (and Parents!) Lose Weight
Harnessing Exercise Games To Help Kids (and Parents!) Lose Weight
  Obese kids may be able to drop weight with the help of an unlikely aid: video games. Special exercise video games helped overweight children drop pounds – and improve their Read more
Down Syndrome Growth Chart Calculator for ages 0 – 36m
Down Syndrome Growth Chart Calculator for ages 0 – 36m
Pediatric clinical calculators and tools Source: Down Syndrome 0 – Read more
Down Syndrome Growth Chart Calculator for Ages 2 – 20y
Down Syndrome Growth Chart Calculator for Ages 2 – 20y
Pediatric clinical calculators and tools Source: Down Syndrome 2 – Read more
CDC Growth Chart Calculator for Ages 2 – 20y
CDC Growth Chart Calculator for Ages 2 – 20y
Pediatric clinical calculators and tools Source: Growth CDC 2 – Read more