By StudyFinds The glow of screens has become the unofficial nightlight of a generation, but at what cost? As researchers track the intersection of screen time, sleep patterns, and behavioral issues among preschoolers, they’re discovering that the digital devices meant to entertain and educate might…
By David Gortler, Pharm. D With Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays in part celebrating America’s harvest blessings, we celebrate with a diet fêted with all kinds of rich and high-calorie foods. That makes it a good time to write about the FDA’s regulation of permitted food…
By Tyler Durden One of the reasons governments are moving to restrict teenagers’ access to social media is the fear of its harm to mental health. As Statista’s Anna Fleck reports, the topic has been reignited by the release of a new book titled The Anxious Generation,…
By Beth Ann Malow, Vanderbilt University Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to curiouskidsus@theconversation.com. Why do I feel better rested when I wake myself up than I do…
Authored by Rachel Ann T. Melegrito via The Epoch Times (emphasis ZeroHedge) A low-sugar diet in utero and within the first two years of life can meaningfully reduce the risk of chronic diseases in adulthood, a new study finds. Researchers determined that a low-sugar diet…
By Jocelyn Solis-Moreira Staying glued to your screen is not good for a person’s mental health, but the impact is even greater amongst preteens. In one of the first studies to look at the long-term effects of screen time, researchers have found a link between…
By Tyler Durden It looks like the “Make America Healthy Again” movement could be showing up right on time… At least according to one registered dietitian nutritionist in Los Angeles, who recently took to Fox News to lay out the risks from ultra-processed foods in the…
By Study Finds Broken bones and fractures are often a fact of life when you’re a kid. Accidents happen, but a new study warns that poor nutrition can make these little injuries far worse than they usually are. Specifically, children dealing with vitamin D deficiency…
By Dr. Faith Coleman You can’t see it, or smell it, or taste it, and nor can children, but lead could be causing a host of detrimental effects on kids. Moreover, no one knows how many public schools don’t have safe drinking water. By the…
By Study Finds In today’s digital age, screens are everywhere. From smartphones to tablets, televisions to gaming consoles, children are growing up with their eyes glued to glowing little boxes several hours a day. Unfortunately, a new study finds this is ruining their ability to…
Authored by Huey Freeman via The Epoch Times (emphasis ZeroHedge), A new study found for the first time that common skin care products used by young children may increase their exposure to hormone-disrupting chemicals. The results may help guide parents to limit their children’s exposure to toxins that…
By Study Finds For years, parents and health experts have warned teens about the dangers of using screens before bedtime. The common wisdom has been that scrolling through social media or watching videos late at night disrupts sleep and leads to tired, cranky kids the…
By Bob Cronin California has become the first state in the country to pass legislation prohibiting the use of certain chemicals in food and beverages served at public and charter K-12 schools because of concern the color additives impair learning. The bill, which has gone…
By Study Finds What if the secret to unlocking your child’s cognitive potential was as simple as a 10-second stretch? It may sound too good to be true, but a revolutionary study from Japan suggests that brief, light exercises could be the key to boosting…
By Study Finds A new study reveals that many popular commercial baby foods in the United States fail to meet international guidelines for healthy eating. This raises serious concerns about the quality of food being marketed to vulnerable infants and toddlers. The research, published in…
By GreenMedInfo Research Group “From spices to ceramics, the hidden dangers lurking in your kitchen could be poisoning your children. A new study uncovers the shocking role of consumer goods in childhood lead exposure, challenging everything we thought we knew about this persistent health threat.”…
By Tyler Durden Two thirds of the calories children in Britain are getting are coming from “ultra processed” foods, new research suggests. Ultra-processed foods include ice cream, processed meats, chips, mass-produced bread, breakfast cereals, biscuits and sodas. They make up a “significant proportion” of the diet…
By Study Finds Drastically reducing children’s leisure screen time to just three hours per week can lead to significant improvements in their mental health and behavior in as little as two weeks, a new study shows. The research, led by Dr. Jesper Schmidt-Persson from the…
By Study Finds The Mediterranean diet has been a hit with doctors and dieters for years. Studies show that it’s one of the healthier diets around, especially for people with chronic health problems or those at risk for heart disease. But what about groups that…
By Tyler Durden A recent preprint study which relies on extensive data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) paints a concerning picture of the neurological health landscape in the United States. The study, which focuses on those aged 15-44, reveals a disturbing…
