Large-scale longitudinal study of neutralizing antibody responses to norovirus in children
In a recent study published in Cell Reports Medicine, researchers characterized serological neutralizing antibody (nAb) responses to norovirus among young…
Healthier lifestyles promote longevity without chronic health conditions
Two new studies by related research groups have found that adults who live a heart-healthy lifestyle, as measured by the…
By 2035, more than half of the global population will be obese
Being overweight or obese is defined as a body mass index (BMI) value exceeding 25 kg/m2. By 2035, the World…
Adding evidence to the weight gain causality of sugary drinks
A review of dozens of studies from the last decade, led by researchers at the University of Toronto and Harvard…
Neural underpinnings of atypical visual sensory behaviors in some children with autism
There is this picture – you may have seen it. It is black and white and has two silhouettes facing…
Youth overweight increases risk for blood clots later in life
Being overweight in childhood and in early adulthood are discrete risk factors for blood clots later in life, a University…
Higher income not enough to offset the impact of race on maternal and infant health
While higher income improves maternal and infant health over time, it’s not enough to offset the impact of race, according…
School-based wellness initiative associated with reduction in average student BMI
Health impacts students’ ability to learn. Leaders at MUSC’s Boeing Center for Children’s Wellness (MUSC BCCW) believe that lessons on…
Recent advances in surgical care reduce brain injuries in infants with congenital heart disease
Recent advances in newborn heart surgery have greatly reduced brain injuries in infants with congenital heart disease, according to a…
Immunomodulatory effects of biotics-supplemented infant formulas
A review article published in the journal Nutrients describes the effects and benefits of pre-, pro-, syn-, and postbiotics-containing infant…
WINNING STRATEGY: Angela Gargano Is Helping Women Pullup to Higher Levels
Angela Gargano is a fitness coach determined to help all women successfully complete their first pullup—then another, and continue progressing…
Clinical study reveals new use for high blood pressure drug in pediatric patients
A clinical study conducted by Indiana University School of Medicine researchers revealed that oral verapamil, a readily available and commonly…