While recent studies have found that organic food is not more nutritious, pediatricians are still recommending it for children. The issue is not getting more nutrients, but the pesticides found on conventional produce. The report was released by the American Academy of Pediatrics and published in the journal of Pediatrics. The report collects several studies […]
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A recent study has suggested that boys may be developing earlier than previously. The study involved testicular measurement of more than 4,000 boys. The researchers asked the boys ranging from 6-16 years old to receive regular check ups from their family doctor. This involved checking for testicular size and quantity of pubic hair. The study also looked […]
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A new study out of Canada reveals that children who are frequently ill are commonly those who suffer from Vitamin D deficiency. Lead researcher James McNally of the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario and his colleagues reviewed data collected from 326 critically ill children. On average, the children were 3.7 years of age and each […]
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According to a recent study performed at the University of Gothenburg in Sweden, children with no siblings are more likely to be overweight or obese. The study focused on 12,700 children located throughout Europe, and asked their parents to provide detailed information about play time, exercise and eating habits. After correcting for known risk factors […]
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Scientific research shows a strong link between particular elements of a healthy diet and boosted levels of brain function in children. Parents looking to create brain-boosting diets for their children can benefit by promoting diets containing high levels of specific nutrients and healthy eating habits. First and foremost, it is imperative for children to eat […]
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A new U.S. study found that children are more likely to eat healthy foods if they are implicitly endorsed by their favorite characters and mascots. Researchers offered children the choice of cookies or an apple with lunch, and found that children were more likely to choose the apple if it was branded with a sticker […]
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