Vitamin D - a fat-soluble vitamin, is vital for bone health in children as well as in adults. It helps calcium to absorb in bones and makes the skeleton strong. Children with vitamin D deficiency have a high risk of developing rickets, early osteoporosis, lack of calcium, and an increased risk of allergic reactions. This [...]
We all know obesity is the leading pandemic as it is the mother of chronic diseases like diabetes, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia. Obesity is sadly highly prevalent in children, which is an alarming sign. Research reviews show that among six to eleven years of children, 20.7% were obese. Among twelve to nineteen-year-old children, 22.2% of children [...]
The common cold is a viral infection that can be transmitted from one to another if necessary precautionary measures are not taken in time. Common colds can be characterized by symptoms like congestion, cough, low-grade fever, headache, and lethargy; however, it may take 2-4 days to show the signs. This article discusses prevention, treatment, and [...]
Childhood obesity is the most prevailing condition nowadays as children's food preferences have changed due to the cultural norms they see around them. Today, eating junk food and having meals in restaurants is a cultural norm, which is the main factor to induce obesity in children. Due to facilities, today's sedentary lifestyles are also the [...]
Urinary tract infection (UTI) occurs when bacteria enter the urine and move toward the bladder in children from their poop or skin. During excretion, bacteria pass through the urethra, causing infection, a common disease among children nowadays. Risk factors for UTI Children who are younger than 5 are more prone to UTIs. Baby girls are [...]
The eyes are the primary and sensitive organ of the human body. Children's eyesight and visual development go through many ups and downs as they grow from infant to toddler. Unfortunately, due to environmental changes, unhygienic conditions, and increased pollution, eyes are becoming vulnerable to infections and diseases. Therefore, pediatricians and parents must observe those [...]
A journey of minimizing the intake of milk and introducing other edibles into children's diets is known as weaning. Weaning takes time and patience from parents; however, considered an essential phase, as increasing calories after a certain period is necessary for growth and development. The right time for weaning The optimal time for weaning starts [...]
Food allergy occurs due to the sensitive immune system of your child, which reacts against the food they eat as they perceive it as a danger. Some allergies are short-term, and children can tolerate food at 3-4 years old. The following foods are known as the most common cause of allergies and kids and should [...]
Urinary tract infection (UTI) occurs when bacteria enter the urine and move toward the bladder in children from their poop or skin. During excretion, bacteria pass through the urethra, causing infection, a common disease among children nowadays. Risk factors for UTI Children who are younger than 5 are more prone to UTIs. Baby girls are [...]
Oral health is about the healthy oral-facial system, teeth, and gums and is of high significance as it helps to chew, smile, and speak. Maintaining oral health in infancy or early childhood promotes oral health later in life and is the key to a child's overall health and learning abilities. Risk factors for poor oral [...]