Pregnancy, Children and Adolescents Archives - Page 2 of 13

20 May 202020 May 2020

Scientists, public health practitioners and parents need to better understand the content of their child’s screen time, how they use screens to fulfill specific needs, and how their interaction with screens has an impact on their health and choices

In May 2020 researchers from the USA published their review on the association of extended television viewing with obesity in adolescents. The researchers stated that on a global basis, adolescent … Read more

17 May 202017 May 2020

Scientists, public health practitioners and parents need to better understand the content of their child’s screen time, how they use screens to fulfill specific needs, and how their interaction with screens has an impact on their health and choices

12 May 202012 May 2020

A comparison between targeted (based on urinary levels) and fixed concentrations of iodine supplementation in pregnant women showed that both were equally effective at preventing iodine deficiency although targeted supplementation was better in avoiding over supplementation

In March 2020 researchers from Thailand published the results of their study to assess the use of iodine supplementation in pregnancy A total of 208 pregnant women were involved in … Read more

9 May 20209 May 2020

Fish consumption is related to higher blood levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, mercury and arsenic, whilst fruit consumption can be a source of exposure to organophosphate pesticides

In October 2019 researchers from Norway, Lithuania, Spain, UK, Greece, France and the USA published the results of their study to assess the association between diet and measured blood and … Read more

9 May 20209 May 2020

There is currently insufficient good-quality evidence to support a recommendation for iodine supplementation in pregnant women who are mildly-to-moderately deficient

In April 2020 researchers from the UK published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the effect of iodine supplementation in mildly-to-moderately deficient pregnant women on maternal and … Read more

9 May 20209 May 2020

A vitamin or mineral deficiency or a severe reduction in carbohydrate intake may contribute to hair loss

In March 2019 researchers from Saudi Arabia and the USA published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the role of vitamins and minerals in hair loss. A … Read more

8 May 20205 May 2020

Maternal healthy eating patterns during the period surrounding pregnancy do not appear to be independently associated with offspring overweight risk at ages 12-23 years

In March 2020 researchers from the USA, Germany and Austria published the results of their study to assess whether maternal diet quality during the period surrounding pregnancy is related to … Read more

5 May 20205 May 2020

Higher blood serum levels of BDE-153, a polybrominated diphenyl ether, in childhood appears to be associated with reduced body fat, with the association being stronger in boys than girls

In February 2019 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess the association between polybrominated diphenyl ethers and children being overweight/obese at age 8 years. A … Read more

30 April 202030 April 2020

Academic study styles which involve intensive reading and other close-work activities appear to play a role in the development and severity of near/shortsightedness in adolescents

In May 2019 researchers from Israel published the results of their study to assess the association between studying in different educational systems and the incidence and severity of myopia in … Read more

28 April 202028 April 2020

More time spent outdoors and a longer writing/reading distance appear to reduce the risk of near/shortsightedness in adolescents, whereas time spent doing close work appears to increase the risk

In August 2019 researchers from China published the results of their study to assess risk factors for near/shortsightedness among schoolchildren. The researchers stated that in recent decades, the incidence of … Read more

27 April 202028 April 2020

Exposure to polybrominated diphenyl ethers during pregnancy appears to be associated with impairments in executive function and poorer attention control in children whilst prenatal and postnatal exposure appears to cause hyperactivity and conduct problems

In May 2018 researchers from the USA and Canada published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the effect of polybrominated diphenyl ethers on behaviour development in children. … Read more

26 April 202028 April 2020

There appears to be a non-significant trend that higher blood serum levels of childhood polybrominated diphenyl ethers, especially BDE-153, are associated with reduced reading skills

In January 2019 researchers from the USA, Canada and China published the results of their study to assess the effect of polybrominated diphenyl ethers on the reading ability in children … Read more

25 April 202025 April 2020

The DASH dietary pattern appears to be associated with lower maternal blood pressure in pregnancy

In March 2020 researchers from Ireland published the results of their study which assessed the relationship between the DASH dietary pattern and maternal blood pressure in pregnancy. A total of … Read more

22 April 202022 April 2020

Herbs and spices appear to have antioxidant, anti-microbial, and anti-inflammatory properties and they may in addition reduce the risk of developing chronic diseases, eg cardiovascular disease, neurodegenerative conditions, chronic inflammation, arthritis, cancer, obesity and diabetes type 2

In May 2019 researchers from Canada published their review of the medical scientific literature to identify and assess specific biomarkers in 25 herbs and spices, namely anise, basil, black pepper, … Read more

17 April 202017 April 2020

Some components reflecting a healthy diet during pregnancy appear to be associated with a modest increase in offspring birth weight, whereas some unhealthy components slightly reduce neonatal weight

In August 2019 researchers from Germany published their study to assess the association between prenatal diet and weight of the newborn. A total of 2,286 pregnant women were involved in … Read more

17 April 202017 April 2020

Prenatal exposure to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons may magnify or sustain the effects of early life psychosocial/ socioeconomic stress on mental health issues later in a child’s development

In January 2020 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess the potential interactions between prenatal polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons exposure and psychosocial/socioeconomic stress on mental health … Read more

16 April 202016 April 2020

Maternal feeding practices may influence a child’s emotional well-being

In March 2019 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess the association between maternal feeding practices and children’s emotional well-being. A total of 1,241 children, … Read more

16 April 202016 April 2020

No significant association between dietary patterns in early pregnancy and risk of gestational diabetes was identified although a high protein-low starch diet did appear to reduce the risk in women who were overweight prior to falling pregnant

In November 2018 researchers from Australia, Vietnam and China published the results of their study to assess the association between dietary patterns during early pregnancy and the risk of gestational … Read more

16 April 202016 April 2020

An exercise programme during pregnancy appears to produce a lower pro-inflammatory profile in breast milk, especially in the colostrum, and in addition may confer greater neurodevelopment and neuroprotection in the newborn

In November 2018 researchers from Spain published the results of their study to assess the effect of an exercise programme during pregnancy on colostrum and inflammatory markers in mature breast … Read more

16 April 202016 April 2020

Families with young children should be encouraged to increase water intake whilst reducing the intake of sugar-sweetened beverages and limiting 100% fruit juices to the recommended 4-6oz per day

In January 2019 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess the association between beverage intake and body weight in preschool-age children. Information on beverage intake … Read more