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...
Vitamin D Supplementation Associated with Later Respiratory Infections in Infants
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Infants with vitamin D supplementation developed their first upper respiratory tract infection later than those without supplementation during the first 6 months of life irrespective of breast or formula feeding. The leading cause of...
Maternal Choline Intake Mitigates Prenatal Alcohol Exposure Effects in Offspring
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. A high dose of choline administered early in pregnancy can mitigate adverse effects of heavy prenatal alcohol exposure in offspring. Choline, found in large quantities in meat, dairy products, eggs, and some vegetables, is an essential...
Suicide Risk and Protection for Children
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study identifies protective and risk factors associated with childhood suicidality. Suicide is among the leading causes of death worldwide, accounting for more than 40,000 annual deaths in America (Centers for Disease Control and...
Honey Shown to Help with Cold Sores in Children
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Honey in combination with oral acyclovir was more effective than acyclovir alone in the treatment of children with primary herpetic gingivostomatitis. The most common herpes simplex viral infection is primary herpetic gingivostomatitis...
Children with ADHD Benefit from Canine Therapy
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Study suggests that dogs provide a significant calming and therapeutic effect on children with ADHD. ADHD is a chronic health condition marked by persistent inattention, hyperactivity, and sometimes impulsivity. ADHD begins in childhood and...
Exposure to Cannabis during Pregnancy Associated with Risk to Unborn Child
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. △9–tetrahydrocannabinol (Δ9-THC), the main psychoactive component in cannabis, significantly impacts placental and fetal development when used during pregnancy. The use of cannabis in the United States has increased 6 to 22% among pregnant...
Curcuma longa Root Helps Improve Asthma Control in Children and Adolescents
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Curcuma longa root complements standard asthma treatment by promoting better sleep, and better disease control in asthmatic children and adolescents. Asthma is a chronic respiratory condition characterized by inflammation...
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