Low vitamin D levels during pregnancy linked to childhood obesity in boys
In a recent study published in the journal Nutrients, researchers examine the associations between prenatal vitamin D levels and growth…
Transmission shapes future health and development
Similar to genes, human microbiota can be passed from mother to child. Early microbiota has exhibited more flexibility than that…
Study finds biomarker pattern in children with COVID 19-linked multisystem inflammatory syndrome
Children with multisystem inflammatory syndrome (MIS-C) — a rare condition linked with the virus that causes COVID-19 — have biochemical…
Watermelon Pizza – Super Healthy Kids
Fun, fresh, and juicy… this refreshing, delicious and healthy Watermelon Pizza is an easy and impressive treat that will wow…
Does maternal peanut consumption protect against infant peanut allergies?
A recent study published in the Annals of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology Journal aimed to determine whether maternal consumption of…
Novel immunotherapy appears to be safe, well tolerated by children with relapsed brain tumors
The first in-human-study of a new immunotherapy that blocks a natural enzyme tumors commandeer for their protection was well tolerated…
Maternal and early-life exposure to high amounts of fat induce salty taste preference in offspring
We are all aware of the importance of eating healthy food, especially during pregnancy. A high-fat diet has dramatic consequences…
Cannabis users with a genetic predisposition to schizophrenia more likely to experience psychotic symptoms
A study published in the journal Schizophrenia Bulletin highlights that genetic risk factors for schizophrenia can increase the possibility of…
Can diet make a difference?
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that is marked by communication and social difficulties, restricted and repetitive activities,…
An overview of mothers’ lived pregnancy experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic
In a recent study published in the Midwifery Journal, researchers aimed to understand mothers’ experiences of pregnancy during the COVID-19…
Disc Golf Superstar Ricky Wysocki’s Message to Those Battling Lyme Disease
If you follow the rapidly growing sport of disc golf, you certainly know the name Ricky Wysocki. One of the…
RSV infection in the first year of life associated with increased risk of childhood asthma
Severe respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection has long been associated with the onset of childhood wheezing diseases, but the relationship…