Genetic link found to emotional sensitivity in stressful situations
In a recent study published in Scientific Reports, researchers assess how genetic variation in a cluster of differentiation 38 (CD38)…
Ramadan fasting linked to favorable metabolic changes and reduced chronic disease risk
In a recent study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, researchers carried out a metabolomics investigation to elucidate…
Global study finds one child may be the new norm
In a recent study published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, researchers conceptualized empirical measurements for…
Gut health linked to Alzheimer’s progression, study suggests diet as potential therapy
In a recent study published in the journal Nutrients, a team of researchers in Australia conducted a review to understand…
Exercise shapes our gut health, study finds
In a recent study published in the journal EBioMedicine, a team of scientists investigated the association between physical activity levels…
CRISPR-Cas9 gene-editing tool repairs defective T cells to treat rare hereditary disease
Some hereditary genetic defects cause an exaggerated immune response that can be fatal. Using the CRISPR-Cas9 gene-editing tool, such defects…
Study says parents may overshoot fluoride toothpaste dose for toddlers, risking dental fluorosis
In a recent study published in the journal BDJ Open, researchers in Canada and Germany tested the doses of fluoride…
Evidence reveals the prevalence of childhood vitamin D deficiency in industrialized England
Evidence from teeth reveals that vitamin D deficiency during childhood was likely a major issue in industrialized England, according to…
High dietary intake of fish and vegetables in infancy may protect against IBD
Having a high dietary intake of fish and vegetables at 1 year of age, and a low intake of sugar…
Parents open to veggies for kids’ breakfast, study finds
In a recent study published in the journal Appetite, researchers explored the views of parents regarding giving their children vegetables…
Typhoid conjugate vaccine provides protection for up to four years
Randomized controlled trials among children in Asia and Africa have revealed a high short-term efficacy of typhoid conjugate vaccines; however,…
Study finds links between prenatal substance exposure and childhood mental health
An observational study found links between prenatal substance exposure and mental health in children 10–12, but also found that controlling…