Parents’ birthweight linked to risk of macrosomia in offspring
If either you or your partner was a “big” baby, you have an increased likelihood of giving birth to a…
RSV can be life-threatening for some people: Study
Every year, respiratory syncytial viruses (RSV) cause countless respiratory infections worldwide. For infants, young children and people with preexisting conditions,…
Early life high fructose exposure is associated with increased prevalence of adolescent anxiety disorders
In a recent article posted to the bioRxiv* preprint server, researchers investigated whether exposure to high fructose in early life…
Children participating in sports have better long term mental health
A study led by University of Queensland researchers has found children who regularly participate in sports from an early age…
Smoky Almond and Cranberry Coleslaw
Crunchy, refreshing Smoky Almond Cranberry Coleslaw gets loads of flavor from smoky almonds and a tangy homemade vinaigrette. Super Flavorful…
Michigan researchers receive $26 million NIH grant to study environmental impacts on child health
Backed by a $26 million federal grant, researchers at three Michigan universities, a leading health care system, and a state…
CHEER receives $6M CDC grant to improve breastfeeding rates in Boston
The Center for Health Equity, Education, and Research (CHEER) at Boston Medical Center has received a $6,000,000 cooperative agreement from…
International consortium to study link between RSV infection and chronic respiratory tract diseases
UMC Utrecht will lead an international consortium that will try to answer a key question that’s in the mind of…
Link between daily diet soda and aspartame intake in early life with autism in males
In a recent study published in Nutrients, researchers investigated the association between maternal daily consumption of diet sodas or aspartame…
Postnatal research offers clues to tackling maternal obesity
A study has been conducted at Newcastle University, United Kingdom (UK), to assess postnatal dietary patterns, physical activity status, and…
Can the consumption of colorful fruits and vegetables improve the management of gestational diabetes?
Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is becoming a common pregnancy complication worldwide. Its management has been the focus of much research.…
Study reveals pathogenic mechanism of rare pediatric neurodegenerative disorder
A recent study published in Nature Metabolism has revealed the pathogenic mechanism underlying a rare pediatric neurodegenerative disorder known as…