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Food Allergies Linked to Higher Asthma Risk in Kids

August 30, 2016 SrijitaAllergies, asthma, Food., higher, In, Kids, Linked, Risk, to

The higher the number of food allergies a child might have, the greater is his or her risk of developing asthma and allergic rhinitis during childhood, new research has found. “Of the major food allergens, allergy to peanut, milk and egg significantly predisposed children to asthma and allergic rhinitis,” said lead researcher David Hill from The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) in the US. The study is a retrospective analysis of the electronic health records of more than one million urban and suburban children in the CHOP Care Network from…

Common Diabetes Drug May Cut Weight in Autistic Kids

August 30, 2016 SrijitaAutistic, common, Cut, Diabetes, Drug, In, Kids, May, Weight

A drug commonly used as the front-line treatment for Type-2 diabetes may also be effective in reducing weight in children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), finds a study. ASD is a serious developmental disorder that impairs the ability to communicate and interact. Individuals suffering from autism spectrum disorder take atypical antipsychotics drugs to treat symptoms of irritability and agitation. These drugs often increases their appetite as well as weight, thus raising a long-term risk of diabetes. The study explored the effectiveness of metformin drug in counteracting weight gain…

Added Sugars May Up Heart Disease Risk in Kids

August 27, 2016 SrijitaAdded, Disease, Heart, In, Kids, May, Risk, Sugars, Up

Does your toddler have a bigger appetite for drinks with added sugar such as soda, fruit-flavoured and sports drinks, than fresh fruits and green vegetables? Be warned, as children between the age of two-to-18 consuming more than six teaspoons of added sugars a day — equivalent to about 100 calories or 25 grams of added sugars — may be at an increased risk of obesity and elevated blood pressure that are key factors for developing heart disease, a study has found. The findings showed that the likelihood of children developing…

Improper Diet Causes Poor Heart Health in Kids

August 18, 2016 Srijitacauses, Diet:, Health, Heart, Improper, In, Kids, Poor

Children who eat high-calorie, low-nutrition food and avoid eating healthy are at risk of having poor heart health, a new study has suggested. Seven key health factors and behaviour are used to determine whether a child’s cardiovascular health is ideal – not using tobacco products, maintaining a healthy body weight, getting at least 60 minutes per day of moderate to vigorous physical activity, eating a healthy diet as well as having healthy cholesterol, blood pressure and blood glucose levels. “Engaging in these ideal health behaviours early in life can have…

Fast Food During Pregnancy Could Increase ADHD Risk in Kids

August 18, 2016 SrijitaADHD, Could, During, fast, Food., In, Increase, Kids, Pregnancy?, Risk

A high-fat, high-sugar diet of processed food and confectionery during pregnancy may be linked to symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children who show conduct problems early in life, a study says. “These results suggest that promoting a healthy prenatal diet may ultimately lower ADHD symptoms and conduct problems in children,” said one of the researchers Edward Barker from King’s College London. Early onset conduct problems (for example, lying, fighting) and ADHD tend to occur in tandem and can also be traced back to very similar prenatal experiences such as…

Pain drugs in pregnancy tied to behavior issues in kids

August 17, 2016 Srijitabehavior, drugs, In, Issues, Kids, Pain, Pregnancy?, tied, to

When the kids were 5 years old, more than 80 percent of the women and their partners used acetaminophen. Women who take the common pain reliever acetaminophen during pregnancy may be more likely to have children with behavior problems than those who don’t use the drug, a British study suggests. Researchers analyzed survey data from about 7,800 mothers and found more than half of them took acetaminophen at some point during pregnancy. Overall, about 5 percent of their children had behavior problems by age 7. The odds of hyperactivity, conduct…