Tehran University research reveals that birthweight, gestational age, and feeding methods shape the timing of primary tooth eruption in preterm infants, with adjustments for prematurity revealing nuanced patterns. A new cohort study from Tehran University of Medical Sciences suggests that…
Health experts express concern over decreasing rates of folic acid supplement use before pregnancy in England, highlighting the need for improved public health campaigns and support ahead of mandatory flour fortification from December 2026. Health experts are warning that England’s…
A recent study on young rats reveals that early exposure to dairy proteins influences gut bacterial diversity and body composition, yet offers limited protection against the metabolic impacts of a high-fat, high-sugar diet, highlighting the complex interplay between diet, microbiome,…
A community-based study in north-west Ethiopia reveals ongoing clinical vitamin A deficiency among preschoolers, highlighting age-related risks and missed opportunities for postnatal nutrition interventions. Clinical vitamin A deficiency remains a public health concern among preschool children in Finote Selam Town…
Research from Spain identifies four distinct eating behaviour profiles in preschool children, highlighting sex differences and early indicators of body composition that could inform targeted obesity prevention strategies. Spanish researchers have identified four distinct eating behaviour patterns in preschool children…
A Swiss study reveals that children with cystic fibrosis on Trikafta experience rapid weight gain closely associated with decreasing inflammation, providing new insights into the therapy’s benefits over time. In children with cystic fibrosis taking Trikafta, weight gain appears to…
As babies grow, they demonstrate key emotional and fine motor milestones, with recent insights highlighting the importance of object permanence, stranger and separation anxiety, and advancing hand control during their first two years. As babies move beyond the earliest gross…
Guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry suggest that children can begin orthodontic treatment during mixed dentition if clinically necessary, challenging the notion that all baby teeth must be lost first. Children do not always need to lose every…
Teaching kids vegetable names not only enhances vocabulary but also fosters healthier eating habits and a deeper understanding of nutrition, variety, and cultural food knowledge. Teaching children the names of vegetables can do more than expand vocabulary. It can also…
Lawmakers in Washington and across US states are rushing to regulate AI chatbots amid concerns for children and teenagers, but emerging evidence suggests these tools could support mental health in underserved youth populations if regulated wisely. Fear over children and…
