Oct 16, 2018
Medical X-Press – Elhuyar Fundazioa
Researchers at the Institute for Innovation and Sustainable Development in the Food Chain (IS-FOOD) of the Public University of Navarre (NUP/UPNA) have published a piece of research in which they show that the nutritional quality of breakfast is associated with significant cardiovascular and metabolic risk factors in overweight children (even in those who are fit and who do exercise every day). (more)
Oct 16, 2018
Medical X-Press – Steven Reinberg
A year after a concussion, up to one-third of kids still have symptoms such as headache and irritability that may affect school performance, a new study finds. “Children with all types of injuries may show post-concussion symptoms,” said lead researcher Linda Ewing-Cobbs, a professor of pediatrics at the University of Texas Health Science Center Medical School in Houston. (more)
Oct 15, 2018
Winthrop Transcript – Kate Anslinger
Exercise does a body good, regardless of your age, gender or size. In today’s fast-paced, technology driven world, it’s even more important to instill decent exercise habits at a young age and arm our youth with the tools they need to build a solid foundation of physical activity. (more)
Oct 15, 2018
Medical X-Press – Staff Writer
A trip to the pediatrician’s office can be a nerve-wracking experience for both children and their parents, especially when efforts to calm young patients down dominate the visit. And half of parents of toddler and preschool-aged children can relate, saying their child is afraid of going to the doctor, according to a new report from C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital National Poll on Children’s Health at the University of Michigan. (more)
Oct 14, 2018
Care 2 – Zoe Blarowski
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a medical condition characterized by symptoms like inattentiveness, hyperactivity and impulsivity. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), ADHD is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders of childhood. It can persist into adulthood and affect a person’s social, academic and professional life. (more)
