Dec 15, 2022
Medical X-Press – Joel Aleccia
U.S. health officials have revised a tool to track the rising cases of severe obesity among children who were previously off the charts. Updated growth charts released Thursday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention now extend to a body mass indexof 60—up from previous charts that stopped at a BMI of 37, with additional categories to track obesity in kids ages 2 to 19.
Read More: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2022-12-health-tool-track-severe-obesity.html
Dec 15, 2022
NBC News – Elizabeth Chuck
Two new studies show associations between screen time and behavioral and psychological risks for children, adding to a growing body of evidence that excessive use of smartphones and other devices can be deleterious to their health.
In one study, researchers reported a link between screen time and higher rates of obsessive-compulsive disorder diagnoses among preteens. In the other, the results suggested that using electronic devices to calm youngsters when they’re upset may inhibit their ability to learn to soothe themselves, leading to more frequent, intense emotional outbursts
Read More: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcna61316
Dec 12, 2022
The Hill – Chia-Yi Hou
Screen time among teens doubled during the pandemic and was associated with poorer mental health and greater stress. Screen time has also been associated with binge eating and disruptive behavior disorders. A new study finds an association between certain types of screen time and a higher risk for obsessive compulsive disorder.
Read More: https://thehill.com/changing-america/well-being/mental-health/3769040-screen-time-linked-to-ocd-in-youth-study/
Dec 12, 2022
BBC – Chris Baraniuk
As child after child gasping for air was admitted to the hospital, Rabia Agha gritted her teeth. In her role as director of the paediatric infectious diseases division at Maimonides Children’s Hospital in New York, she had seen this before. An outbreak of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) – a winter virus that can feel like a common cold in adults, but which can be dangerous for some young children.
Read More: https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20221206-why-are-some-childhood-illnesses-spiking
Dec 11, 2022
Healthy Shots – Mugdha Pradhan
Children’s food habits have become concerning for many now. With an increased number of tasty treats available at the snap of their fingers, their intake of nutrients has reduced considerably. As parents, try to ensure they avoid junk food in their diet as far as possible.
Read More: https://www.healthshots.com/healthy-eating/nutrition/avoid-junk-food-in-childrens-diet-for-these-5-reasons/amp
