Mattel accused of “stealth marketing” after giving away free Barbie dolls to schools
Toy company Mattel has been criticized for “stealth marketing” after giving away free Barbie and Ken dolls to schools as…
Research reveals transgenerational effects of adversity on the human gut microbiome
Hardship experienced by mothers during their own childhood or during pregnancy is reflected in the composition of their 2-year-old children’s…
Pro-inflammatory cytokine levels and their relation to preeclampsia severity
In a recent study posted to the preprint server Research Square while under review for publication in Journal of Inflammation,…
Fetal exposure to epilepsy medications does not affect neurodevelopment in children
Most mothers who took prescription antiseizure medications during pregnancy can breathe a sigh of relief: A new study published today…
Study shows how NSAIDs exacerbate C. difficile infections
Why do nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) exacerbate gastrointestinal infections by Clostridioides difficile, the leading cause of antibiotic-associated diarrhea worldwide? In…
Seasonal peaks in teen suicidality occur in April and October, research shows
The incidences of teen suicidality including self-harm, suicidal ideation, and suicide attempts increased nationally between 2016 and 2021; were at…
Parents’ political views can influence adolescent political apathy
Political apathy is growing in democracies around the world. Political apathy, also known as political alienation, describes feelings of separation…
Breast milk antibodies vary widely among mothers
Breast milk from each individual contains a unique assemblage of antibodies that are surprisingly stable throughout lactation and across pregnancies,…
EAE Hub model reduces barriers to early autism diagnosis
A new study led by Indiana University School of Medicine researchers shows primary care clinicians who receive specialized training can…
Study shines light on genetic differences among children with rare neurodevelopmental condition
New research led by the Seaver Autism Center for Research and Treatment at Mount Sinai has illuminated genetic differences among…
A comparison of the lived experiences among extended and long-term young adult cancer survivors
In a recent qualitative study published in the Nutrients Journal, researchers compared the life experiences of young adult (YA) cancer…
AI model accurately predicts which drugs may cause birth defects
Data scientists at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York and colleagues have created an artificial…