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...
Do Household Pet Exposures in Children Reduce the Risk of Later Psychiatric Disorders?
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Early life exposure to household pet dogs may lessen the risk of developing schizophrenia. Schizophrenia and bipolar disorder carry worldwide morbidity and mortality, with genetic influences differing greatly among different populations 1....
Social Media Use Associated with Disordered Eating in Young Adolescents
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Study suggests that social media use is associated with an increase in disordered eating thoughts and behaviors for both girls and boys. While decades of studies on media usage and its relationship to body image and eating disorders are...
Bifidobacterium Animalis Subsp. Lactis Supplementation Effective in Infant Colitis
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Study suggests that probiotic supplementation with BB-12® can effectively alleviate the symptoms of infant colic in very young breastfed infants. Infant colic (IC), characterized by frequent, prolonged, and intense crying...
Girls and Boys are Very Similar in their Ability to Learn Math
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Study demonstrates that across all analysis, girls and boys showed significant gender similarities in math ability. Limited evidence exists to support the claim that biological differences in mathematical aptitude between the sexes is the...
Biomarkers Link Acetaminophen Use to Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Offspring
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Maternal acetaminophen biomarkers were specifically associated with increased risk of ADHD diagnosis in offspring. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that has risen significantly in the U.S....
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