Pregnant women who consumed fish had a 16% lower likelihood of their child being diagnosed with autism compared to those who did not consume fish, underscoring the importance of omega-3s during fetal brain development.
A study in Hormones and Behavior delves into the impact of behavioral problems, environmental noise, maternal stress, and air pollution on hair cortisol levels in 11-year-old children.
A recent study suggests that dietary vitamin E may play a protective role in reducing the risk of atopic dermatitis, while other antioxidant vitamins may not have a significant effect.
A study in JAMA Network Open reveals a 22% higher risk of seizures in young children prescribed first-generation antihistamines, particularly those aged 6 to 24 months.
Despite widespread adoption, only 1 in 4 family physicians are very satisfied with their electronic health records, highlighting a critical gap in health IT usability.
A recent review examines the individualized impacts of Internet use on mental health, cognition, and social functioning, emphasizing the importance of an individualized approach and considering factors such as age, gender, and usage patterns.
One-third of children gained undesirable weight during the study, regardless of adenotonsillectomy, highlighting an opportunity for weight management discussions in pediatric oSDB care.
A recent study in adolescents with obesity found both intermittent and continuous energy restriction to be effective in reducing body mass index and cardiometabolic risks. However, sustained insulin resistance reduction was only observed with continuous energy restriction. The study also highlighted impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on participant outcomes.