UK soft drinks industry levy estimated to have significant health benefits, especially among children
The UK soft drinks industry levy, due to be introduced in April 2018, is estimated to have significant health benefits, especially among children, according to the first study to estimate its health...
UNICEF: 300 million children breathe heavily toxic air
Some 300 million children live with outdoor air so polluted it can cause serious physical damage, including harming their developing brains, the United Nations said in a study released today. Nearly...
Pollution affects children’s resistance to allergy
Children living in big cities such as Delhi, are likely to grow susceptible to allergic ailments, more than adults, due to urban pollution, especially air, health experts said. “Infants and...
Charlie robot new best buddy for kids with diabetes
Cheeky Ruben is just seven and learning to read. But thanks to his new knee-high buddy Charlie robot he can expertly measure his blood sugar and count carbohydrates in a glass of milk. Such skills...
If your children are picky when it comes to food, do this
Nature and nurture both play a role in developing fussy eaters says new research New research suggests that parents could play two roles in influencing their children’s eating habits, by both...
Too little sleep linked to health problems in children, teens
Updated sleep recommendations for children and teens point to the benefits of getting enough sleep and the dangers of getting too little. “At least 25 percent of 12-year-olds get less than the...
Changing economic conditions can affect children’s weight
During economic slumps, children’s risk of becoming overweight or obese may rise with the unemployment rates in their communities, according to a recent study of California school children. Not all...
Can frequent moves contribute to childhood hospitalizations?
Kids who move a lot during their first year of life may end up in the hospital more often than children who stay put in the same home, a recent study suggests. Researchers focused on what they...
