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“Asthma affects millions of children, and finding ways to prevent it before birth could be a game-changer. Some evidence suggests that physical activity during pregnancy promotes fetal lung development, potentially reducing children's asthma risk.”

“Neurobiologists report that dietary deficiencies in the type of fatty acids found in fish and other foods can limit brain growth during fetal development and early in life. The findings suggest that women maintain a balanced diet rich in these fatty acids for themselves during pregnancy and for their babies after birth.”

“Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that is stored in the liver and fatty tissues of the body. Perhaps best known for its role in maintaining skeletal health, vitamin D also plays roles in aspects of cardiovascular health, including the regulation of blood pressure.”

“They collected umbilical cord blood and maternal blood samples and measured the amount of DNA adducts in the samples. They also measured plasma levels of BDNF. When the children reached the age of two years, they underwent standardized testing that assessed motor, adaptive, language, and social development.”

In this clip, Dr. Bill Harris discusses the development of the Omega-3 Index and the importance of measuring biomarkers in assessing omega-3 status.

“Screen use has become common, even in infancy, yet little is known about how it might influence brain development years later. To address this gap, researchers conducted a longitudinal study to explore how early screen exposure shapes later aspects of mental health.”

“Consuming more than one low-fat but not high-fat dairy product per day was associated with a 35-40% increased risk of developing Parkinson's disease compared to those that had less than one serving of low-fat dairy.”

Although at least one clinical trial of an investigational vaccine is currently underway (https://www.niaid.nih.gov/news-events/nih-clinical-trial-investigational-vaccine-covid-19-begins), the release of such a vaccine could take months or even years.

“After 28 days, when their lungs had matured enough, the lambs were released so they could start breathing air. This system is designed to closely mimic the womb in order to help very premature newborns develop their lungs and other organs since ventilators can damage lung development.”

“Findings from a new study show indicate that antibiotic use early in life alters neuropeptide signaling pathways that influence behavioral development. Antibiotics are often prescribed to treat ear infections, respiratory illness, and diarrhea in children.”