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FDA Approves Emergency Authorization of Pfizer Vaccine for Children 5-11

November 2, 2021 by Sage Edwards

On Friday, October 29th the FDA approved the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine for emergency authorization for children ages 5-11. The long-term risks to children are not known in an emergency authorization trial. Children receiving the vaccine will get two shots three… [read]

New Study Finds Majority of Our Calories Come from Ultra Processed foods

September 7, 2021 by Sage Edwards
Last updated on: September 7, 2021

A study published in the medical journal JAMA has shown that children and adolescents ages 2-19 get most of their calories from ultra-processed foods. Two-thirds, 67% of calories consumed by this age group in 2018 came from foods like frozen… [read]

CDC Changes Covid-19 Recommendations for Pregnant Women

August 24, 2021 by Sage Edwards

In updated guidelines, the CDC is urging all pregnant women to become vaccinated against Covid-19 stating that the “benefits out way any known or potential risks”. The CDC now recommends anyone above the age of 12, including those who are… [read]

CDC Does Not Recommend Coronavirus Vaccine for Pregnant Women

April 29, 2021 by Sage Edwards

CDC director Rochelle Walensky said on Friday in a white house briefing that the CDC recommends pregnant women get the Covid-19 shot. Walensky cited a CDC analysis of more than 35,000 women vaccinated with Pfizer or Moderna’s shot, who saw… [read]

Research Shows Black Women are More Likely to Experience Miscarriage

April 29, 2021 by Sage Edwards

Black women are significantly more likely to experience miscarriage than white women. The Lancet analysis of more than 4.6 million pregnancies in seven countries shows that black women are 43% more likely to have a pregnancy end in miscarriage. The… [read]

More Kids Are Being Diagnosed With ADHD Than Ever Before

April 22, 2021 by Sage Edwards

ADHD is a defined as a “persistent pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that interferes with functioning or development”. Anywhere from 5-7% of children are diagnosed with ADHD making it one of the most common childhood disorders. Today it seems as… [read]

New Study Shows Childhood Diet and Excercise Produces Less Anxious Adults

April 22, 2021 by Sage Edwards
Last updated on: April 22, 2021

A new study conducted by UC Riverside suggests that exercise and healthy diet in childhood lead to adults with bigger brains and less anxiety. The study aimed to examine the long term benefits of a healthy diet and exercise as… [read]