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Toddler diet quality covered in the latest version of the Healthy Eating Index

In four articles in the Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics, published by Elsevier, leading nutrition experts describe and evaluate the latest versions of the Healthy Eating Index (HEI), issued to correspond to the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA). For the first time, there are two new HEIs, one for children and adults 2 years and older, and one for young children aged 12 through 23 months.

26 Sep 2023

Study finds racial disparities in asthma treatment for children

Black children may have more severe asthma episodes than their white counterparts but are less likely to be transported to the hospital by emergency medical services (EMS), according to a new study published in the journal Prehospital Emergency Care by University of Pittsburgh and UPMC researcher-physicians.

26 Sep 2023

School-based mindfulness program helps minoritized adolescents develop healthy coping skills

Educational programs that promote mental and physical health can help young people - particularly in environments of chronic stress and trauma exposure - learn healthy coping strategies, avoid risky behaviors, and succeed in school.

26 Sep 2023

Indoor air pollution from cooking fuels linked to developmental delays in children

Just about everyone knows that cigarette smoke is bad for babies. Should cooking fuels like natural gas, propane and wood be viewed similarly when used indoors?

26 Sep 2023

How the COVID-19 pandemic affected mental well-being of UK secondary school students

Researchers evaluated the impact of COVID-19 on the mental health of secondary school children in the UK.

26 Sep 2023

How does long covid impact the school experiences of children and young people?

The impact of long covid on school experiences.

26 Sep 2023

Study explores parents’ care expectations for children with acute gastroenteritis

Researchers from the Netherlands conducted a qualitative study to explore parental motivations, expectations, and experiences of off-hours primary care contacts for children with acute gastroenteritis.

25 Sep 2023

Child mental health has worsened during pandemic, but inequalities have narrowed

The findings confound predictions in some quarters that disadvantaged children, who had worse mental health to start with, would be hardest hit.

25 Sep 2023

Diabetes incidence significantly increased among youth during COVID-19 pandemic

Diabetes incidence among youth in the United States before and during the coronavirus disease 2019.

25 Sep 2023

Officials agree: Use settlement funds to curb youth addiction. But the ‘how’ gets hairy.

When three teenagers died of fentanyl overdoses last year in Larimer County, Colorado, it shocked the community and “flipped families upside down,” said Tom Gonzales, the county’s public health director.

25 Sep 2023

Can crafted meal plans in kindergarten lead to healthier kids?

Crafted meal plans in kindergarten significantly boost children's intake of vegetables, whole grains, and nuts, according to a study in the journal Nutrients. The research highlights the importance of structured nutrition in early education settings for long-term health benefits.

25 Sep 2023

Has the COVID-19 pandemic widened the mental health gap in the UK?

The study explores the varying mental health impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the UK's adult population, revealing increased inequalities and distress. Utilizing both surveys and focus group discussions, the research emphasizes the urgent need for targeted interventions and policy responses to address deteriorating mental health and growing disparities.

24 Sep 2023

Social adversity and stress leave distinct signatures on mom and baby gut health

Researchers evaluate the effect of social disadvantages and psychological stressors on the gut microbiome of mothers and their infants.

24 Sep 2023

Plant-based proteins boost muscle mass and cut fat in older adults

Plant-based proteins are just as effective as animal-based options in maintaining muscle mass and strength in older adults, a new meta-analysis finds. The study shows that plant proteins can even aid in reducing fat mass, offering a sustainable and healthful option for combating age-related muscle decline.

24 Sep 2023

Cellular crosstalk between mother and offspring is more complex than expected

Scientists have known for decades that pregnancy requires a mother's body to adjust so that her immune system does not attack the growing fetus as if it were a hostile foreign invader.

22 Sep 2023

Physical activity patterns associated with changes in cardiometabolic risk factors during adolescence

A follow-up study found unfavorable changes in glucose metabolism, HDL cholesterol levels, and body mass index in adolescents whose physical activity decreased between the ages of 15 and 19. Reduced blood pressure were observed among adolescents with increased physical activity.

22 Sep 2023

Pitt launches trial to test interventions for life-threatening bleeding in injured children

The No. 1 cause of death in children is trauma. There are an estimated 2,000 pediatric deaths from traumatic bleeding in the U.S. each year that are preventable with optimal care, yet there have been no large-scale clinical trials to guide the best way to resuscitate children with life-threatening bleeding from traumatic injury.

21 Sep 2023

Placental disease: A key contributor to unexplained pregnancy loss

New study in Reproductive Sciences identifies placental diseases as the likely cause for 99% of unexplained pregnancy losses, shedding light on miscarriages and stillbirths. The research suggests that identifying specific placental pathologies could lead to more preventative measures.

21 Sep 2023

Study finds link between PFAS exposure and later puberty in children

Children exposed to higher levels of synthetic chemicals in everyday products, such as water-resistant clothes, umbrellas and food packaging, are more likely to mature later during puberty, according to research presented at the 61st Annual European Society for Paediatric Endocrinology Meeting in The Hague.

21 Sep 2023

Puberty onset shifts forward in children with type 1 diabetes

Puberty in both girls and boys with type 1 diabetes has shifted forward over the last two decades, according to research presented at the 61st Annual European Society for Paediatric Endocrinology Meeting in The Hague.

21 Sep 2023

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Toddler diet quality covered in the latest version of the Healthy Eating Index

Study finds racial disparities in asthma treatment for children

School-based mindfulness program helps minoritized adolescents develop healthy coping skills

Indoor air pollution from cooking fuels linked to developmental delays in children

How the COVID-19 pandemic affected mental well-being of UK secondary school students

How does long covid impact the school experiences of children and young people?

Study explores parents’ care expectations for children with acute gastroenteritis

Child mental health has worsened during pandemic, but inequalities have narrowed

Diabetes incidence significantly increased among youth during COVID-19 pandemic

Officials agree: Use settlement funds to curb youth addiction. But the ‘how’ gets hairy.

Can crafted meal plans in kindergarten lead to healthier kids?

Has the COVID-19 pandemic widened the mental health gap in the UK?

Social adversity and stress leave distinct signatures on mom and baby gut health

Plant-based proteins boost muscle mass and cut fat in older adults

Cellular crosstalk between mother and offspring is more complex than expected

Physical activity patterns associated with changes in cardiometabolic risk factors during adolescence

Pitt launches trial to test interventions for life-threatening bleeding in injured children

Placental disease: A key contributor to unexplained pregnancy loss

Study finds link between PFAS exposure and later puberty in children

Puberty onset shifts forward in children with type 1 diabetes

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