Written by Jessica Patella, ND. A combination of oral supplements with immune-stimulating molecules reduced inflammation of the upper airway tract and improved otitis-media with effusion (OME) in children. Acute otitis media, commonly known as ear infections, are the...
Three Versus Six Feet of Physical Distancing for Control of COVID-19 Spread Among School Students
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study found no substantial difference in the number of COVID-19 cases among students or staff in school districts that implemented a distancing policy of three versus six feet between students, and therefore, does support the return of...
Bullying Among Black and White School Children with Food Allergies
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study evaluates the bullying experiences of black and white children with food allergies (FA), and how these experience affect peer relationships, anxiety, and school policies. According to recent studies, FA affect eight percent of...
Cow’s Milk Consumption During Lactation is Linked to Less Offspring Food Allergies
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. An increased maternal intake of cow’s milk during lactation was associated with a lower prevalence of physician-diagnosed food allergy by 12 months of age. In 2019 Stravik and colleagues 1 examined the associations between the maternal...
Caffeinated Energy Shot Reduces Insulin Sensitivity in Adolescents
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Study found that caffeine-induced glucose tolerance is affected by an individual’s genetics and that adolescents who consumed caffeinated energy shots with a carbohydrate load had lowered insulin sensitivity. Energy drinks...
Higher Vitamin D Levels during Pregnancy are Linked to Higher IQ in Five to Six Year-Old Offspring
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. Vitamin D deficiency is prevalent within the general population worldwide and is...
Impaired Intestinal Microbial Detoxification in Autistic Children
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study suggests that impaired microbial detoxification pathways may play a role in the development of autism in children. Autism is a worldwide, 1 complex, neurological disorder 1 of unknown etiology, 2 affecting many physiological...
Nicotinamide Mononucleotide Intake Reduces Impact of Maternal Obesity in Offspring
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. Over just the last three...
Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Offspring is Associated with Maternal Hypothyroidism
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. ADHD is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders of childhood. It...
Probiotic Supplementation Benefits Patients with Autism Spectrum Disorder
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. Existing evidence has shown that...
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