"Stronger actions now can help prevent these foods, especially in early childhood,” said paper author professor Thayna Flores ...

Delta Dental of Missouri is expanding its Land of Smiles program to Columbia preschools to help build early oral health habits.

Nearly one in four children between the ages of two and five already have cavities, according to a news release from the Oral Health Program for preschoolers in St. Joseph.

In the summer of 2025, nearly 300 organizations provided low-income children with daily meals at more than 2,100 sites across ...

Immense disparities exist in whether parents across the country report their child as ready for kindergarten, new data from the National Survey for Children's Health shows.

Snacks for children come in many varieties from fruity-sweet to savory. According to a comparison by the Chamber of Labor, products without age recommendations perform worse because they often contain ...

Every day, we make food choices—in the kitchen, at the grocery, and even on the go. But how often do we really pause to understand what’s written on food labels? In the latest episode of “Freshly ...

Learn why even slightly elevated blood sugar levels can put your heart at risk and how simple lifestyle changes can protect your cardiovascular health.

A recent study reveals that Indian mothers may need more than just iron for healthy children. Here is why this study matters and why you should be supplementing vitamin B12 with folate.

Representatives from The Eva Martin Project donated more than 1,500 new stuffed animals to the nonprofit Catholic healthcare system during a recent drop-off at Franciscan Health Crown Point. Each item ...