Children who drank whole milk had lower risk of being overweight or obese

A systematic review and meta-analysis led by St. Michael’s Hospital of Unity Health Toronto found children who drank whole milk had 40 per cent lower odds of being overweight or obese compared with children who consumed reduced-fat milk. The research, published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, analyzed 28 studies from seven countries that… Read More: Children who drank whole milk had lower risk of being… »

Can asthma stunt growth

They looked for RCTs involving children up to 18 years of age, with persistent asthma, who had used ICS daily for at least three months, and who had been compared with children using a placebo or non-steroid drug. The researchers say the evidence suggests that children treated daily with inhaled steroids may grow about half a… Read More: Can asthma stunt growth »