Featured Topics: Children’s Health
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...
Cord Blood Vitamin D and Preeclampsia Associated with Blood Pressure in Offspring Children and Youth
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. Preeclampsia is a condition in pregnancy characterized by high...
Exposure to Early Childhood Antacids and Antibiotic Use is Linked to Obesity
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. Obesity related health issues are becoming more prevalent in children today 1. The absence of a...
Adolescent-Peer Relationship Roles in Adolescent Willingness to Intervene in Bullying
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. Bullying refers to...
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