Children's Health: Pressure to be cool, look good is detrimental to many children ♦ The hormonal factor FGF21, present in breast milk, plays a key role in regulating newborn metabolism

Poor motor skills in two-year-olds could indicate slow development in mathematical proficiency Two-year-olds with poor motor function also exhibit poor mathematical skills, a new study shows. This knowledge will make it easier for teachers to identify children who may need extra help.

The hormonal factor FGF21, present in breast milk, plays a key role in regulating newborn metabolism A compound found in breast milk, named fibroblast growth factor 21 (FGF21), plays a key role in neonatal nutrient absorption and intestinal function. FGF21 also contributes to improve newborn growth and metabolic profile.

Pressure to be cool, look good is detrimental to many children The pressure to be cool, look good and own the 'right stuff' is detrimental to many children and teenagers.While many young people buy into consumer culture believing it will make them feel better about themselves and help them to make friends, often the reverse happens.

More time for school lunches equals healthier choices for kids Elementary and middle school students who are given at least 25 minutes to eat lunch are more likely to choose fruits and consume more of their entrees, milk, and vegetable

8/20/14 Health News:Bacteria detected in food may cause abortions ♦ 156 CASES IN UK SALMONELLA OUTBREAK ♦ Healthy school lunches face tough taste test

THREE DEATHS REPORTED AMONG 156 CASES IN UK SALMONELLA OUTBREAK

Public Health England (PHE) is looking into a national outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis after cases were reported in Hampshire, London, the West Midlands, Cheshire and Merseyside. What were being called “isolated clusters” of cases over the past few months are now considered potentially linked, officials said. There were 25 cases reported in London and 55... Continue Reading

Healthy school lunches face tough taste test Students in Gainesville, Georgia, are likely eating a better lunch than you today. On the menu in their cafeterias? Chicken salad on a bed of spinach with strawberries and Mandarin oranges. Boneless wings. Brunch for lunch. Continue Reading Bacteria detected in food may cause abortions The results of research conducted in the ICAS Culiacán reveal that at least 10 percent of the fresh cheese, sausages and meats sold in markets and on the street may be contaminated. Researchers at the Center for Food Research and Development (ICAS) confirmed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in foods of animal origin, in the city of Culiacan, Sinaloa. The organism causing … continue reading