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Childhood exposure to leaded gasoline linked to mental illness and personality changes

New research published in the Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry indicates that childhood lead exposure, which peaked from 1960 through 1990 in most industrialized countries due to the use of lead in gasoline, has…
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Philadelphia beverage tax: Did it curb childhood obesity?

Despite slashing sugary drink sales by over 25%, Philadelphia’s beverage tax reveals nuanced effects on children’s weight, spotlighting the complexity of tackling pediatric obesity. Study: The Philadelphia Beverage Tax and…
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Childhood neglect linked with mental and physical health problems in adulthood

New research from the University of Toronto found that childhood neglect, even in the absence of childhood sexual abuse and physical abuse, is linked with a wide range of mental and physical health problems in adulthood.…
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Enzyme from gut microbe shows promise in fighting childhood malnutrition

Researchers developed a therapeutic food that promotes beneficial gut microbes. Study: A human gut Faecalibacterium prausnitzii fatty acid amide hydrolase. Image Credit: Tatiana Shepeleva/Shutterstock.com In a recent…
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Genetics and childhood attention problems linked to psychotic-like experiences in youth

Researchers at UCLA Health have found that a person's risk of developing psychotic-like experiences may be influenced by both childhood attention problems and their genetic makeup. The findings, published in Nature Mental…
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Unraveling the complexities of childhood appetite self-regulation

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New gene therapy offers hope in combatting childhood obesity

According to the Centers for Disease Control, nearly 20% of children and teens are considered obese. Research shows it can have a dramatic impact on a variety of health conditions, including arthritis, heart conditions and…
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Good physical fitness from childhood to adolescence associated with better mental health

A recent Finnish study has found that good physical fitness from childhood to adolescence is linked to better mental health in adolescence. These results are significant and timely, as mental health problems are currently a…
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Can the Mediterranean diet protect against childhood overweight and obesity?

New research shows that children who adhere to the Mediterranean diet, especially consuming nuts and vegetables, may experience lower weight gain, but the overall effects are modest after accounting for initial BMI.…
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