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Reversing previous advice not to expose infants to peanuts, new guidelines recommending early introduction have significantly reduced peanut allergy cases among children, preventing an estimated 40,000 allergies over the past decade.
A study published in Pediatrics shows a 43% decrease in childhood peanut allergies following the 2017 updated early introduction guidelines, which recommend introducing peanuts to infants around 4-6 months, supporting the effectiveness of these public health recommendations. The study analyzed medical records of about 40,000 children and found no change in egg allergy rates, with eczema rates increasing during the same period.
The article discusses the severe and lasting health impacts on children in Gaza, like 22-month-old Rewan, caused by Israeli siege, trauma, and starvation, which may lead to long-term genetic and epigenetic damage affecting future generations, highlighting the urgent need for international intervention to stop the suffering and prevent a potential genetic disaster.
Hidalgo County reports over 60 cases of hand, foot, and mouth disease across four schools, urging parents to monitor symptoms and maintain hygiene, as the disease spreads mainly among children and has no official cure.
Two brothers with Duchenne muscular dystrophy received gene therapy, which significantly improved one brother's condition, but insurance denied coverage for the other, raising concerns about fairness and access to life-changing treatments.
Two brothers with Duchenne muscular dystrophy received gene therapy, which significantly improved one brother's condition, but insurance denied coverage for the other, citing lack of medical necessity, raising ethical and legal concerns for their family.
A new polygenic score test developed by international researchers can predict a child's risk of developing high BMI and obesity in adulthood before age five, potentially allowing early intervention through healthier habits. The test, which is more accurate than previous versions, uses genetic data from over 5 million people and can explain a significant portion of BMI variation, especially in European populations. While genetics only partially determine BMI, early prediction offers a valuable window for preventive measures, although accuracy varies across different populations.
A CDC report reveals that over half of the calories consumed by US children and adults come from ultraprocessed foods, which are linked to various health issues. While there has been some improvement, ultraprocessed foods still dominate the American diet, especially among children, and are often cheaper and more accessible, raising concerns about long-term health impacts and dietary habits.