For many parents, the thought of their child undergoing surgery brings a mix of worry and relief. While we trust doctors to keep our little ones safe, a quiet concern often lingers: could the anesthesia itself have long-term effects on their developing minds? A new study offers a surprising and groundbreaking answer, pointing not just … Read more
What if catching a seemingly common bug today meant a higher chance of organ damage years down the line for your child? It’s a sobering thought, but a major new study suggests this might be the reality for kids who’ve had COVID-19. Far from being a fleeting illness, new research indicates that even a mild … Read more
New research shows that children with obesity who’ve experienced recent weight loss are more likely to display hunger-related brain activity post-meal.
Scientists studied wild primates, called geladas, to find the first evidence of a maternal influence on the gut development of offspring, even after weaning.
Researchers at the University of Colorado reveal a link between air pollution and harsh changes in the gut bacteria of infants.
Researchers have discovered a certain species of gut bacteria that makes a peptide which mimics the specific insulin peptide targeted by the immune system in Type 1 diabetes.
GoGo squeeZ has dropped new products to support immune health as well as brain health in youngsters.
If successful, Dr. Moonah’s work would be the first to deliver a drug treatment using an amoeba or another protozoan.
Researchers from the University of California-Riverside say eating too much fat and sugar as a child can permanently alter a person’s microbiome.
Using chlorine to treat drinking water in Dhaka, Bangladesh reduces diarrhea and antibiotic use, without disrupting the normal population of bacteria in the digestive tract of children.