Study reveals critical factors behind neonatal mortality
Over two million babies born alive died within the first four weeks of life in 2021, most of whom were…
COVID-19 that occurs after vaccination carries a much lower risk of severe illness
Scientists have developed several vaccines to prevent infection by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), the causal agent…
Breast milk microbes shape infant gut health
A new paper published in the Frontiers in Microbiology explores the contribution of human breast milk to the establishment of…
Preadolescent fruit juice intake linked to healthier diets and lower BMI in teen years
A study published in the journal Beverages describes that fruit juice consumption during preadolescence is positively associated with the recommended…
Researchers map the immune system in the gut of kids with inflammatory bowel disease
Researchers from Karolinska Institutet and Sachs’ Children and Youth Hospital in Sweden have mapped the immune system in the gut…
Adolescent body image perceptions shape dietary habits, study finds
In a recent study published in the journal Nutrition Reviews, researchers review current literature to determine the association between dietary…
Unraveling the impact of mother’s milk on infant growth and health
In a recent study published in the journal Frontiers in Pediatrics, researchers described the protocol of a prospective clinical study…
Dr. Col. Nick Gist Helps West Point Cadets Become Fit to Serve
Most Americans who pay attention to the United States Armed Forces has heard of West Point. The four-year educational institution…
An outdated tracking system is a key factor in Texas’ foster care shortcomings
The decades-old system Texas foster care officials use to track and monitor the health records of the nearly 20,000 children…
Over half of neonatal deaths worldwide are attributed to preterm and small for gestational age births: a call for change
In a recent study published in The Lancet, researchers estimated prevalence in 2020 for three mutually exclusive types of small…
Fix These 4 Common Overhead Press Mistakes
The strict barbell overhead press is the gold standard for pressing. The bench press is excellent and gets a lot…
Is there an association between maternal bean consumption and better nutritional outcomes?
In a recent study published in the Nutrients Journal, researchers evaluated the frequency of maternal bean consumption during pregnancy and…