Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study finds that maternal 25(OH)D during pregnancy is positively associated with children’s neurocognitive development through ages four to six. (more…)
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study suggests that impaired microbial detoxification pathways may play a role in the development of autism in children. (more…)
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Using a mouse model, researchers demonstrate an association between maternal obesity and metabolic dysfunction markers that can be reversed in offspring with exercise and NMN supplementation. (more…)
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Exposure to maternal hypothyroidism prior to or during pregnancy significantly increases the risk of Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in offspring. (more…)
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. In a subset of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms, six months of probiotic supplementation not only improved GI symptoms but improved behavioral profiles as well. (more…)
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study finds that adequate maternal prenatal vitamin D levels may help prevent the development of high blood pressure in children and youth of mothers who were preeclamptic. (more…)
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study quantifies the potential long-term risk of obesity associated with early exposure to acid-suppressing medications and antibiotics. (more…)
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. This study found that the quality of adolescent -peer relationships was significantly associated with adolescents’ higher level of self-confidence and an increased willingness to intervene in bullying.
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Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. This study found that, of the adolescents in lower- and middle-income countries (LMICs), rates of obesity and sedentary behavior (SB) were highest among those in the higher-income countries, whereas the relationship between obesity and SB was strongest adolescents in the lowest-income countries. (more…)
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This prospective study finds an association between increased use of electronic media and decreased academic performance in school children. (more…)
Written by Halima Phelps, DC, ND. Oral administration of the probiotic Streptococcus salivarius M18 ((SsM18) reduced the reoccurrence of black stains on the teeth of study participants. (more…)
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. The use of an oral spray of Streptococcus salivarius 24SMB and Streptococcus oralis 89a effectively treated recurrent acute pharyngotonsillitis in children and reduced the need for antibiotics that do not prevent recurrence. (more…)
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Study suggests that prenatal exposure to certain phthalates including di-isobutyl phthalate (DiBP) and di-isononyl phthalate (DiNP), may contribute to the development of eczema in early childhood. (more…)
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study suggests that low ultraviolet (UV) B exposure in winter months may be contributing to the seasonal patterning of learning disabilities seen in children. (more…)
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. This study demonstrates the ability of the Lactobacillus species to effectively bind with aflatoxins in food, thus reducing their intestinal absorption. (more…)
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. This study shows that failure to thrive (FTT) may be a useful clinical marker for early identification of cow’s milk allergy (CMA), particularly in non-IgE mediated forms of allergy to cow’s milk. (more…)
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study suggests that in childhood or adolescence mental disorders are associated with lower educational achievements and merit additional educational support for these individuals. (more…)
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. First trimester urinary concentrations of six phthalate metabolites were inversely associated with the telomere length of newborn umbilical cord blood. (more…)
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Infants with vitamin D supplementation developed their first upper respiratory tract infection later than those without supplementation during the first 6 months of life irrespective of breast or formula feeding. (more…)
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. A high dose of choline administered early in pregnancy can mitigate adverse effects of heavy prenatal alcohol exposure in offspring. (more…)
