Children and adults who eat more live microbe-rich foods have healthier diets
A national French survey finds that foods likely to contain live microbes may be useful markers of healthier,…
Breastfeeding up to six months linked to lower ADHD risk
A new study from the University of Bergen shows an association between breastfeeding up to six months of…
Mississauga food bank counted nearly 13,000 children among its clients last year: report
A Mississauga food bank says its clients included nearly 13,000 children last year and it is calling on…
Scientists Discover Troubling Link Between Processed Foods and Preschool Behavior
A large Canadian study has uncovered a link between preschoolers’ consumption of ultra-processed foods and later behavioral and…
Plague emerged earlier than thought and hit hunter-gatherers hard
Ancient genomes from Siberian graves reveal that plague was already lethal in small hunter-gatherer communities, reshaping ideas about…
Back on his feet: Thousands fund Israeli boy’s $3.2m degenerative disease treatment
Meitar Roz hopes to go skiing one day. Putting aside the scarcity of Israeli snow, it would not…
The Good Vitamin Co says no allergens found in recalled gummies despite reports of reactions
Further testing after additional complaints also failed to identify a cause. A full customer recall of the gummies…
Ottawa introduces privacy bill covering children’s data, right to request deletion
OTTAWA — Proposed federal legislation would recognize privacy as a fundamental right of all Canadians and set higher…
Novel Tool Predicts Risk for Difficult-To-Treat Depression
SAN FRANCISCO — A novel self-report questionnaire may help identify patients who are at risk for difficult-to-treat depression…
Researchers map rare DHDDS disease mechanism using lab-grown mini brains
Variants in the DHDDS gene cause a severe neurodegenerative condition, characterized by tremors, seizures, coordination and learning difficulties, usually…
Grandparents can help counter growing children’s mental health challenges
As more than 40% of American teenagers report persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness, a leading child psychologist…
Study supports atropine drops for managing childhood short-sightedness
Low concentration atropine eye drops are a safe and effective treatment for short-sightedness (myopia) in UK children, although the…