Metabolomic differences in breast milk throughout lactation
Human milk (HM) is considered the gold standard for the nutrition of infants, as it provides several dietary benefits to…
New method to improve diagnosis of Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia in preschool age children
University of Southampton researchers have recommended a method to help diagnose preschool age children with Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD). PCD…
Maternal obesity alters the structure of placenta more than gestational diabetes mellitus
Maternal obesity alters the structure of the placenta (a vital organ that nourishes the baby during pregnancy) more than gestational…
Italian Pasta Salad – Super Healthy Kids
This delicious Italian Pasta Salad Recipe is packed with veggies and fresh herbs and then topped with an incredible homemade…
Researchers reveal how early-life stress can disrupt operation of the brain’s reward circuit
A new brain connection discovered by University of California, Irvine researchers can explain how early-life stress and adversity trigger disrupted…
Are home-packed lunches nutritionally inferior to in-school lunches?
Health and nutrition studies on packed school lunches mostly focus on elementary, preschool, or high school intake. Some studies have…
What is the effect of maternal circulating amino acids on offspring birthweight?
In a recent study published in the eBioMedicine, researchers examined the effect of serum levels of 20 amino acids in…
Cleft lip and palate surgeries are economically undervalued relative to pediatric craniofacial procedures
Plastic surgery procedures performed to correct cleft lip and palate deformities in infants and children are economically undervalued, relative to…
Some professionals disagree on the treatment for gender dysphoria in young people
More children and adolescents are identifying as transgender and offered medical treatment, especially in the US. But some providers and…
Study shows the beneficial effect of verapamil in children with newly-diagnosed type 1 diabetes
Published in JAMA, a University of Minnesota led study shows that verapamil, a drug commonly used to treat high blood…
Study findings likely to guide the design of engineered TAPBPR variants with tailored HLA specificity
Researchers at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) have identified variants of a chaperone molecule that optimizes the binding and presentation…
Common pregnancy complications may be linked to slower biological development in infants
Gestational diabetes and preeclampsia may be linked to slower biological development in infants, according to a new study led by…