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Autism and ADHD are linked to disturbed gut flora very early in life
Date: 04/04/2024
We can see in the study that there are clear differences in the intestinal flora already during the first year of life between those who develop autism or ADHD and those who don't. We've found associations with some factors that affect gut bacteria, such as antibiotic treatment during the child's first year, which is linked to an increased risk of these diseases..."
How to help your child get enough healthy, brain-boosting sleep
Date: 15/03/2024
Insufficient or out-of-sync sleep has been connected to learning problems, attention problems and cognitive issues
Vegan products not always safe for people with dairy allergy, watchdog says
Date: 05/03/2024
Food Standards Agency advises consumers with dairy and fish allergies to check labels carefully.
Clues to autism's causes may lie in the gut
Date: 26/01/2024
"The hope is that early identification of autism can lead to prevention or treatment..."
Researchers find increased intestinal permeability is precursor of celiac disease in pediatric study
Date: 12/12/2023
"Our goal is to break down the early steps in celiac disease autoimmunity—before celiac disease is fully progressed—in order to prevent its development..."
Early childhood fish consumption may protect against neurodevelopmental delays
Date: 11/12/2023
"Our findings suggest that diet, particularly fish consumption, may be one factor that could affect neurodevelopmental outcomes."
Children born moderately early are at an increased risk of developmental disorders, meta-analysis finds
Date: 07/12/2023
Babies born just a few weeks early have different brain maturation to full-term children, and it is possible that birth between 32 and 38 weeks' gestation may disrupt the evolution of neural connections, potentially contributing to a developmental disorder.
Pregnant women are missing vital nutrients, a situation that could worsen with plant-based foods
Date: 05/12/2023
Pregnant women are not getting the essential nutrients they and their babies need from modern diets say scientists, who have warned that the situation will likely worsen as more people turn to plant-based foods.
Follow-up study finds supplementing preterm infants with DHA has no effect on behavioural development
Date: 23/11/2023
The study highlights the distinctness of behavioural and cognitive domains, suggesting that while DHA may affect cognition, it might not be able to influence behaviour.
Clinical trial data suggests prenatal vitamin D reduces a child's risk of asthma
Date: 09/11/2023
"Based on our findings, we would recommend that all pregnant women consider a daily intake of at least 4400 IU vitamin D3 throughout their pregnancy, starting at the time of conception."
Can Gut Microbes Cause Aggression?
Date: 07/11/2023
Problems in the gut can affect our mood and behavior, including aggression.
Stunting in infancy linked to differences in cognitive and brain function
Date: 26/10/2023
Infants with so-called "stunted growth," often caused by poor nutrition or ill-health, had significantly poorer cognitive abilities at both 6-9 months, and 1 year of age than their typically-developing counterparts.
Breastfeeding is associated with lower levels of body fat at the age of nine
Date: 01/10/2023
"Infant feeding patterns, especially shorter breastfeeding duration, early soda introduction and their joint effect, may influence body fat levels later in childhood."
Researchers find link between plastic additive and autism, ADHD
Date: 28/09/2023
Previous studies found associations between children with autism and exposure to BPA. This study has found that the reason for the link is decreased efficiency in a key step involved in BPA detoxification.
Omega-3 supplementation during pregnancy reduces infant risks for food allergy
Date: 14/09/2023
Maternal omega-3 supplementation had significant effects on egg and peanut sensitisation among infants.
Study demonstrates adding complex component of milk to infant formula confers long-term cognitive benefits
Date: 31/08/2023
Feeding infants formula supplemented with MFGM and lactoferrin for 12 months raised IQ by 5 points at 5 ½ years of age.
Fats found in breastmilk may provide answers to why breast is best
Date: 31/08/2023
There are marked differences between the lipidomes of human milk, infant formula, and animal milk, with notable distinctions between ether lipids that are reflected in the infant plasma lipidome.
A mother's diet can protect her grandchildren's brains, genetic model study shows
Date: 03/08/2023
Mothers who eat apples and herbs in early pregnancy could be protecting the brain health of their children and grandchildren, a new study has found.
Low fibre intake during pregnancy may delay development in infants' brains
Date: 27/07/2023
"Our results show that nutritional guidance for pregnant mothers is crucial to reduce the risk of future health problems for their children"
Can we train our taste buds for health? A neuroscientist explains how genes and diet shape taste
Date: 16/06/2023
Our ability to sense sweetness, as well as other tastes, involves a delicate dance between our genetic makeup and the foods we encounter from the womb to the dinner table.
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