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CRN: JAMA Letter on Pediatric Melatonin Use Underscores Popularity of Safe Products

CRN says the letter cites irrelevant and flawed data to raise unnecessary alarm about pediatric use of melatonin.

November 15, 2023

Maggie Jaqua, Content Director

The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) is aiming to set the record straight on melatonin.

Genexa Launches Value Pack Kids Daytime & Nighttime Relief

October 10, 2023

Rebecca Viscomi

Genexa launches a value pack day and nighttime relief for cough and cold and flu symptoms.

Genexa Announces Newest Flavor of Kids' Pain & Fever

August 2, 2023

Rebecca Viscomi

Genexa is launching cherry, the newest flavor of their popular Kids’ Pain & Fever medicine for children.

Keys to Happy, Healthy Kids

From greater awareness about mental health post-pandemic to increased focus on special dietary needs, here are the trends impacting the kids’ health category.

July 20, 2023

Marissa Fox

From greater awareness about mental health post-pandemic to increased focus on special dietary needs, here are the trends impacting the kids’ health category.

Genexa Works to Offer Clean Medicine to Families Amid Shortages

December 16, 2022

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Atlanta, GA—Cases of respiratory syncytial (RSV) and the flu have increased in recent weeks, triggering shortages of infants’ and kids’ pain relievers and fever reducers. The Washington Post reports that supplies of pediatric formulations such as liquid acetaminophen and ibuprofen have become scarce as the flu, coronavirus and RSV have swept...

Zinzino Omega-3 Gummies for Kids

August 11, 2022

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Zinzino has developed new Omega-3 supplements for children. BalanceOil Tutti Frutti supplements have a fresh aroma with hints of raspberry, mint, lemon, pear, and lavender. The product was formulated using premium fish oil and extra virgin olive oil, which is known for being high in antioxidants, the company says. The...

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Keeping Kids Happy & Healthy

July 21, 2022

Marissa Fox

From snacks and sips to supps and clean medicine, here’s the latest science, trends, and offerings in the children’s health market. We all know eating loads of junk food—the kind with advertising designed to tempt children—isn’t great for wellbeing. But for kids, what are long-term effects of consuming a...

CRN: News Reports "Grossly Misrepresent" CDC Report on Melatonin

June 9, 2022

Maggie Jaqua, Content Director

Washington, D.C.—As WholeFoods Magazine previously reported, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recently released data regarding the use of melatonin in children. The study authors reported that: During 2012–2021, the annual number of pediatric ingestions of melatonin increased 530% (a total of 260,435 ingestions reported) Pediatric hospitalizations and more serious outcomes...

CHPA Spotlights Public Education Initiatives on Melatonin

June 8, 2022

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Washington, D.C.—As WholeFoods Magazine previously reported, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has released data regarding the use of melatonin in children. The finding: During 2012–2021, the annual number of pediatric ingestions of melatonin increased 530% (a total of 260,435 ingestions reported). CDC noted that "pediatric hospitalizations and more serious...

Listen: Raising Baby Green (Podcast)

July 3, 2018

Steve Lankford and Steve Lankford, host of HealthQuestPodcast.com

Click to hear podcast More and more we are hearing concerns about the toxins in our environment and that dozens of toxins are already in babies when they are born. There is growing interest in the effects of chemicals in our food and homes on our children. The issue...