A major new meta-analysis finds that vegetarian and vegan diets can support healthy growth in children when properly planned. Kids on plant-based diets often had better heart health markers, including ...

Diet experts and nutritionists conducted research to study if vegan food or plant-based diets are good for kids or not. According to the most comprehensive review to date, researchers from Italy, USA ...

Developing healthy eating habits in children from an early age is crucial for their physical growth and lifelong wellness. Making food fun and visually appealing, emphasizing balance over labeling ...

A large international meta-analysis suggests that well-planned vegetarian and vegan diets can support healthy growth in children, while also offering potential cardiovascular benefits. However, the ...

Children who are vegans and vegetarians may not be getting all the nutrients they need from their diets, a group of international researchers said Friday. “Notably, vitamin B12 didn't reach adequate ...

A research confirms milk's role in bone strength, highlighting calcium and protein's importance. While dairy aids bone density across ages, it's not a sole solution. A balanced diet, exercise, and ...

Traveling during the holidays can be a lot of fun—or not so much if you have sick kids. A doctor explains what parents can do to keep kids healthy while traveling. Holidays are a busy travel time for ...

I spend my days focused on the organ that defines us: the human brain. As a neurologist, I diagnose everything from chronic headaches to complex neurodegenerative diseases. But some of the most ...

When Nakeishia Benson’s son, Antonio, was six, he started getting unusually sleepy and sick. Thinking it was COVID-19, she took Antonio to the hospital to find he had extremely high blood sugar and ...

Jenalee Doom receives research funding from the National Institutes of Health. About 4 in 10 of the more than 42 million Americans who get Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits are ...