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“The odds of having eczema were more than twice as high (158%) in areas with the highest PM2.5 concentrations, even after accounting for smoking and other health conditions. These findings suggest that air pollution contributes to the development of eczema.”

“Androgens shape more than just male traits—they may also influence the pace of aging. A recent study found that an epigenetic predictor called the androgen clock can precisely track cumulative androgen exposure, offering new insights into how these hormones affect biological aging.”

“Obesity has risen sharply with economic development, but what's driving it—eating more or moving less—has been difficult to disentangle. Both overeating and reduced physical activity have been blamed, but their relative contributions remain a matter of debate.”

“Patients with Parkinson's disease that received gene therapy developed new synaptic connections in brain regions for motor control and this correlated with a decrease in the severity of Parkinson's symptoms. This was a phase 2 clinical trial so much more research still needs to be done but it is so amazing to think that gene therapies may be on the horizon for Parkinson's disease!”

“Findings from a recent study suggest that children are less likely to develop and spread COVID-19. The authors of the study collected data from 637 households in which all members (3,353 total) had been tested for COVID-19 using polymerase chain reaction (PCR), a type of diagnostic test.”

“Taller women had a 20% greater risk of developing breast cancer and taller men and women increased their risk of skin cancer by 30%. It is possible that the increased cancer risk could be mediated though higher levels of growth hormone but this is just speculation.”

“Joint attention is a social skill that influences infants' capacity to learn from others, affecting early language acquisition and overall cognition. This study was small; however, its findings suggest a potential connection between the gut microbiome and early cognitive development.”

“In this Aliquot, Dr. Patrick discusses factors that influence child development before conception, during pregnancy and infancy, and into the toddler and early childhood years. In this episode, you'll learn: 00:06:30 - What to do before reproducing – exercise, diet, and targeted supplements.”

“The reduced risk for Parkinson's was only apparent when the appendix and the alpha-synuclein contained within it were removed early in life, years before the onset of Parkinson's, suggesting that the appendix may be involved in disease initiation.”

“The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of an infant's life, and then continued breastfeeding while introducing age-appropriate foods until an infant is 12 months old or older. The goal of these recommendations is to supply an infant optimal nutritional support and immunity during critical windows of growth and development.”