The world is seeing a big change in how young people's weight is distributed. More school-aged kids and teens are obese than underweight now. This is a huge deal because it shows how food environments are getting worse. Experts looked at data from 2000 to 2022. They found that about 188 million kids are obese. That's 1 in 10 kids. This number has tripled since 2000....
Parents, listen up! Your kids are watching, and they're learning from you. That's why it's super important to show them that fitness can be fun and exciting. Two experts, Chloe Kaplan and Marcel Thom, recently shared some great tips on how families can get active together. Kaplan and Thom met while waiting to appear on a TV show. They quickly realized they both love...
Kids' sleep is a big deal, but it's not something we talk about much. It turns out that dirty air and tough life stuff can really mess with how well children sleep. Scientists wanted to see how pollution and stress team up to affect kids' sleep. They looked at three types of pollution: tiny particles, nitrogen dioxide, and ozone. They also considered bad experiences...
Kids' daily routines, like sleeping, sitting around, and moving, play a big role in their overall health. A recent study dug into how these activities affect children's weight and fitness levels. The findings show that the time kids spend on these activities matters a lot. The study looked at kids' sleep, screen time, and physical activity. It found that these habit...
Pregnancy is a time when many women wonder about the safety of exercise. Some studies suggest that staying active before and during pregnancy can lead to better outcomes for both mom and baby. However, the results are not always clear-cut. Many pregnant women do not meet the recommended guidelines for physical activity. This could be due to a lack of information or ...
Measles is back with a vengeance in the US. The numbers are shocking. Over 1, 277 cases have been reported this year. That's more than any year since measles was declared eliminated in 2000. And experts think the real number is even higher because many cases go unreported. The biggest outbreak is in Texas. Gaines County is the epicenter. Nearly 1 in 4 kindergartners...
Vitamin A deficiency is a big problem for kids in many developing countries. It makes them sick more often and can even lead to serious health issues. In Iran, this problem has been getting worse for kids between 15 and 23 months old. Over the past decade, more kids are showing signs of not getting enough vitamin A. Why is this happening? Mainly because of money and ...
New moms often feel unsure about their parenting skills. This can affect both their health and their baby's health. But what makes some moms feel more confident than others? One big factor is the support they get from friends and family. Having a strong network of people to rely on can make a huge difference. These connections, called social capital, can help moms f...
A well-known children's cough syrup has been pulled from the market. The US Food and Drug Administration made this announcement. Medtech Products, the maker of Little Remedies Honey Cough Syrup, has taken five batches off the shelves. This syrup is meant for kids aged 1 and up. The problem? It contains Bacillus cereus, a bacteria that can cause food poisoning. ...
The 1994 Female Secondary School Stipend Program (FSSSP) in Bangladesh aimed to boost education for rural girls. This program had far-reaching effects, especially on the health of the next generation. Researchers looked into how this program influenced the health of children born to these educated mothers. The program made a big difference in how many children got a...