Changes in blood fats and other markers of heart health and diabetes detectable from age of six in children with overweight, Danish study finds
Early childhood – as young as 2.5 years old – provides critical window to detect overweight Early detection could provide crucial opportunity to improve a child’s health for…
UK study suggests adolescents’ diet quality is neither healthy nor sustainable
Study comparing the EAT-Lancet planetary health diet with the eating habits of secondary school pupils across the West Midlands, finds 70% of adolescents are not eating the recommended…
A single course of antibiotics affects the gut microbiota of infants
A study recently completed at the University of Helsinki revealed that the fungal microbiota in the gut is more abundant and diverse in children treated with antibiotics compared…
Following a Mediterranean-style diet during pregnancy may reduce the risk of preeclampsia
Following a Mediterranean-style diet during pregnancy was associated with a reduced risk of developing preeclampsia, and Black women appeared to have the greatest reduction of risk, according…
Exercise During Pregnancy Reduces the Risk of Type-2 Diabetes in Offspring, Study Finds
A new study has demonstrated that maternal exercise during pregnancy improves the metabolic health of offspring, even when the mother is obese or on a high-fat diet. Physical…
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