In a multi-site study of medical records, researchers at Johns Hopkins Children’s Center and across the United States say they have documented a steep rise in type 2 diabetes among children during the COVID-19 pandemic. In a report on the findings, published Aug. 17 in The Journal of Pediatrics, the investigators note it is unclear
Month: August 2022
Maintaining good gut health is essential, right from birth. Created for Most of us never think about the trillions of microorganisms (aka microbiota) that live largely in our intestines. But they do everything from stimulating our immune systems and preventing us from getting sick to synthesizing vitamins so our bodies can benefit from them. The
The onset of type 2 diabetes (T2D) among the youth is rising globally. In fact, a 5% increase in its incidence was reported by the SEARCH for Diabetes in Youth Study from 2002 to 2012 in the United States, while its incidence nearly doubled between 2001 and 2017. The Treatment Options for T2D in Youth
Image: iStock A bulletin board is a soft board that is hung on a common wall in classrooms, libraries, or public places. They are a canvas for colorful ideas that display the learning objectives and schedules of the preschoolers in an attractive manner. Adorable bulletin board ideas can help you bring out the creative side
If your child appeared to have a seizure, it would be quite terrifying. But what appears to be a seizure but isn’t is a phenomenon called breath-holding spells. Dr. Jamie Kondis, Pediatrician at St. Louis Children’s Hospital, discusses everything breath-holding spells. From what it looks like to how to manage them, Dr. Kondis is here
Cannabis is known to be one of the most common psychoactive substances used throughout the world. Previous studies have reported that the users of cannabis equate to approximately 4% of the global population,with most users aged between 15 to 64 years. The Cannabis plant consists of microscopic projections known as trichomes, from which a variety of concentrates are produced
Investigators at Cedars-Sinai have proposed a theory for how SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, infects the body. Their hypothesis, published in Frontiers in Immunology, could explain why some people still have symptoms long after the initial infection. We’ve put together different pieces of data to create a bigger picture that may explain what causes
Image: Shutterstock Most children are naturally drawn to animals and farm life. Close your eyes for a minute and imagine the fresh air, barn animals lazing around, and the smell coming from the fields. Feel refreshing, right? Millennial kids have little to no connection with life at a farm. Preschool is the ideal age to
Have bedtime routines slipped over the summer? Here’s how to get your kids back on track before the new school year. Created for It’s been a long summer of unstructured days, late nights and lazy mornings for many Canadian families. With a return to reading, writing and arithmetic just around the corner, it’s time to
Mariah, a 2022 Children’s Miracle Network patient ambassador, is a cheerful 11-year-old with a contagious smile who loves making Tik Tok videos, dancing and singing along to her favorite songs. After almost weekly trips to the emergency room due to spiking fevers, at 4 months old Mariah was given the official diagnosis of sickle cell
There is no better way to close out summer break than with one last family vacation in the Sunshine State! The Pink Shell Beach Resort & Marina located on Estero Island in Fort Myers, Florida is a true beachfront getaway that provides an unparalleled oceanfront escape for families and friends to make memories that last
Image: Shutterstock Children are fascinated by the simplest of activities. Isn’t it? Any play or activity that involves movement, rhymes, singing, or dancing can get them hooked. One such activity idea can be finger-plays. With simple hand and finger movement, you can engage your child and help them build their language, gross motor, fine and
It’s 7:54 a.m., and we have six minutes to leave the house before we’re doomed to be late for school—again. My eight-year-old son, Pierce, is lying on the floor, his pants soaked with the orange juice he knocked over while stealing his sister’s waffle. Ten-year-old Marley is still wearing pyjamas, and her hair looks like
KIDstruction Week 2016 was a great success, raising more than $400,000 to support patients like Luke Kahrhoff. Since its birth in 2011, the program has been an opportunity for St. Louis regional architectural, engineering, and construction companies to join together to help support St. Louis Children’s Hospital’s mission: “to do what’s right for kids.” Now
Are you guilty of doing any of these things that drive educators up the wall? When my kid started Junior kindergarten last year, it took me weeks (OK, months) to send in a family photo for his teacher to hang in his cubby. For some reason, I just couldn’t get it together to print off
I ignored the mommy wars, avoided CIO debates and simply did what felt right for me. It worked—and now my kids have sleep hygiene habits that will benefit them for life. Just over 11 years ago, I began parenting my first child. I was the first of my siblings and my friend group to have
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