Sugar exposure during the first 1,000 days of a child's life may have lasting effects on their mental health.Researchers analyzed data from more than 46,000 people born in the UK during and after World War II sugar rationing.Those exposed to longer period... See more
Vitamin D may play a bigger role in pregnancy than simply supporting bone health.A new study suggests that optimizing vitamin D levels before and during pregnancy may improve outcomes for both mother and baby.An analysis of more than 15,000 pregnancies fo... See more
As tick season gets underway, a new study finds commonly used Lyme disease tests are missing most early cases.The study, published in the Journal of Clinical Microbiology, evaluated data from 107 people with early Lyme disease. Researchers compared two FD... See more
Imagine being handed a “prescription” that sends you straight to the kitchen — instead of the pharmacy.That’s the idea behind culinary medicine — a growing field that combines cooking, nutrition science, and medical education.Instead of just telling peopl... See more
For parents worried about teen social media use, a new study suggests the answer isn’t all or nothing.Researchers in Australia followed nearly 101,000 adolescents from grades 4 through 12 and found what’s called a “Goldilocks” pattern.While too much socia... See more