USA Today It’s officially flu season. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, flu activity is currently low across the United States, but outbreaks can begin in October. The virus can hit kids particularly hard: More than 20,000 children […]
Molly Riley, Reuters Children with a parent who suffers from anxiety have an increased risk of developing it themselves, but one year of family therapy sessions reduces the number of kids who develop it, according to a new study. In […]
John Keilman, Chicago Tribune Michael Jordan’s legendary “flu game” is an enduring inspiration in my house, though not for the reason you might think. Jordan scored 38 points in Game 5 of the 1997 NBA Finals despite being so weakened […]
Roberto A. Ferdman, The Washington Post It seems like an age-old problem — kids not eating their vegetables — and it is. Little ones, more interested in macaroni and cheese than sautéed spinach, are still leaving the latter largely untouched. […]
Medical News Today Contrary to previous research, a new study published in PLOS ONE suggests breastfeeding does not improve a child’s intelligence. Researchers found no link between breastfeeding and higher IQ in offspring. Breastfeeding has been associated with numerous benefits […]
FOX News When your child is sick and needs a prescription medication, you need to know the correct dosage, how often to give it, if it should be taken with a meal and of course, the side effects. Yet, you […]
Foods children learn to like in their early years can help shape eating habits that influence their health in later life Judy More, Independent Many parents worry that their toddler is not eating enough and most expect them to eat […]
Maggie Fox, NBC News The Food and Drug Administration says it’s investigating the use of a pain pill called tramadol in children and teens under the age of 17 because some of them can develop dangerously slow breathing. The drug’s […]
Posted by Ileana Alamo, Digital Media Specialist, Food and Nutrition Service, on September 10, 2015 at 11:00 AM The following guest blog highlights the important work of our partner the American Public Health Association (APHA). The association is a tireless […]
Sen. Boozman: Kids across Arkansas are back at school and many are getting much-needed help to ensure they are receiving proper nourishment through programs that provide free and reduced cost lunches. These programs are especially important to Arkansas given that […]
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