The 10 best back-to-school foods to give kids a boost

As children head back to school, it is important to arm them not only with the newest backpacks and pencils, but also with a nutritious diet. While the lure of fast food and quick meals can be enticing, fueling kids with healthy foods and a well-rounded diet can be easier than parents think. "A new … Continue reading The 10 best back-to-school foods to give kids a boost

Many Children With Type 1 Diabetes Also Have Other Immune Diseases

Reuters (4/22, Norton) reports that according to a study of 491 children with type 1 diabetes in the journal Diabetes Care, a third of the children have signs of other immune system disorders when they get diagnosed with diabetes. Dr. Jennifer M. Barker, the University of Colorado Denver, and colleagues found that one-quarter had autoantibodies related … Continue reading Many Children With Type 1 Diabetes Also Have Other Immune Diseases