A study looked at whether having dogs and cats around a baby can help their immune system develop and reduce their risk of developing allergies.
childrens health
Should we be concerned around kids and screen time?
Few children meet the suggested guidelines for screen-time and physical activity, and it seems to be hurting their cognitive ability.
Can eating peanuts cure a peanut allergy?
A new clinical trial using peanut oral immunotherapy was successful in desensitising two-thirds of children and adolescents who were allergic to peanuts.
Active kids have less depression
Physical activity is a lifestyle habit linked to a lower risk of depression in adults. Now researchers have discovered that children may gain the same benefit.
High fat: a hindrance for your children
Can high fat diet in mothers increase risk of offspring obesity and reduce the child’s responsiveness to the beneficial effects of exercise?
Is too much screen time linked with diabetes in kids?
New research finds that kids who get too much screen time are more likely to have risk factors for type 2 diabetes.
Asthma and sleep
Researchers investigate the association between asthma and sleep disturbance in adolescents and young adults.
Breaking from the classroom
Schools and teachers can play a key role in improving physical activity levels in children.
Can eating eggs help an egg allergy?
Researchers looked at whether the supervised, stepwise introduction of egg in infants with eczema reduced the incidence of egg allergy at one year of age.
Can a good night sleep prevent obesity in kids?
A recent study suggests preschool children who regularly get to bed before 8pm at night may stand a better chance of staying lean as teenagers.
