Large-scale study finds no mortality benefit from vegetarian diets in U.S. adults, challenges previous beliefs
A brief report published in the Journal of Health, Population, and Nutrition describes the effect of vegetarian diets on all-cause…
Gift Guide for the Healthy Woman
Home > Uncategorized > Gift Guide for the Healthy Woman Need gift ideas for the health-conscious women in your life?…
Maternal exercise shapes early yolk sac growth, varies with baby’s sex
In a longitudinal study published in Scientific Reports, researchers investigate the effect of maternal physical activity on the size and…
New guidelines proposed to reduce unnecessary medical interventions for breath-holding spells in children
Breath-holding spells are common in young children and are benign. Yet children often undergo unnecessary diagnostic interventions when seeking medical…
New insights into spatial awareness in infancy
In a recent study published in Scientific Reports, researchers investigated the dynamic visual-somatosensory cortical interactions in human infants. Study: Visual…
Study demonstrates prolonged persistence of enteroviruses on commonly encountered surfaces
Hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) is a contagious disease that mainly affects young children in the Asia-Pacific region. The…
Innovative hands-on initiative enhances knowledge, preferences, and skills in seasonal vegetable preparation
In a recent study published in Nutrients, researchers discuss the development, implementation, and results of a hands-on program called Cooking…
Adolescents prefer to consult socially similar members of their peer group
A recent study published in Scientific Reports highlighted how adolescents actively consult members of their social networks to obtain information,…
The positive and negative effects of social media influencers on adolescents
In a recent review published in Social Science & Medicine, researchers assess previous research on the impact of social media…
Non-invasive genetic test for fetal DNA sequencing developed
A team of investigators from Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH), and the Broad Institute of MIT…
Genetic vulnerability of leukemia cells uncovered
Leukemia is the most common type of cancer in children. Treatment involves intensive chemotherapy, which has severe side effects due…
A novel theoretical framework for understanding and treating autism spectrum disorder
This study delves into the behavioral complexities of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) by introducing the rigid-autonomous phase sequence (RAPS) formation…