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Excess BMI in early adolescence affects brain structures, circuitry and cognitive performance
Obesity is a growing epidemic in children and adults. A large national study published in the International Journal of Obesity...
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Highly processed foods contribute to poor diet quality among Japanese adults
In a recent study published in the journal Public Health Nutrition, researchers explore the intake of highly processed foods (HPF) with...
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What was the association between participation in federal COVID-19 relief programs and mitigation of food and housing hardships and disparities among families with young children?
In a recent study published in JAMA Health Forum Journal, researchers evaluated the relationship between the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)...
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COVID-19 diagnosis among pregnant and postpartum individuals showed distinct patterns by rurality of residence and select pregnancy conditions
In a recent study posted to the medRxiv* preprint server, researchers estimated the trends and prevalence of coronavirus disease 2019...
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Arterial stiffness may be a novel risk factor for childhood and adolescent metabolic disease
Arterial stiffness may be a novel risk factor for metabolic syndrome in teens, a paper published in the American Journal...
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Low vitamin D levels during pregnancy linked to childhood obesity in boys
In a recent study published in the journal Nutrients, researchers examine the associations between prenatal vitamin D levels and growth and...
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Study finds biomarker pattern in children with COVID 19-linked multisystem inflammatory syndrome
Children with multisystem inflammatory syndrome (MIS-C) — a rare condition linked with the virus that causes COVID-19 — have biochemical...
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Does maternal peanut consumption protect against infant peanut allergies?
A recent study published in the Annals of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology Journal aimed to determine whether maternal consumption of...
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Cannabis users with a genetic predisposition to schizophrenia more likely to experience psychotic symptoms
A study published in the journal Schizophrenia Bulletin highlights that genetic risk factors for schizophrenia can increase the possibility of...
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Can diet make a difference?
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that is marked by communication and social difficulties, restricted and repetitive activities,...
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RSV infection in the first year of life associated with increased risk of childhood asthma
Severe respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection has long been associated with the onset of childhood wheezing diseases, but the relationship...
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An overview of mothers’ lived pregnancy experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic
In a recent study published in the Midwifery Journal, researchers aimed to understand mothers' experiences of pregnancy during the COVID-19...
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Visual narratives emphasizing communal benefits boost COVID-19 vaccination rates
In a recent study published in the journal PNAS Nexus, researchers performed a three-wave online panel survey across 50 states...
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Nonsurgical system for controlled delivery of antibiotics to treat aggressive periodontitis in adolescents
Aggressive periodontitis is a severe type of gum infection that causes the destruction of ligament and bone and can lead...
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