Research from ASN Journals
Workplace supports facilitate exclusive breastfeeding in Kenyan mothers
Exclusive breastfeeding for at least 6 months is recommended for child health and development, but the lack of a supportive
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DNA methylation patterns in adolescents from mothers taking periconceptional folic acid
DNA methylation not only regulates gene expression, but is also critical during embryogenesis as it influences fetal programming and long-term
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Breastfeeding outcomes are positively associated with breastfeeding hospital practices
Expanding breastfeeding-friendly hospital practices and policies could increase breastfeeding rates in the United States WIC-served population, according to a study
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Eating nuts found to improve cognitive function in healthy, nonelderly adults
A recent study published in The Journal of Nutrition reported that consumption of mixed tree nuts for 4 weeks had
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Chronic inflammation may explain why some mothers with obesity struggle with low milk production
A new study published in The Journal of Nutrition suggests that inflammation in lactating mothers with obesity may disrupt the
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Federal regulations that restrict unhealthy food and beverage advertising to children are needed
In Canada, self-regulation by industry does not sufficiently protect children from unhealthy food and beverage advertising, according to a study
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Cognitive decline in older adults is hastened by food insecurity
Food sufficiency and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance program participation may be protective factors preventing accelerated cognitive decline in older adults, according
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Texas A&M research finds changes in micronutrient dietary supplement trends
A new study published in The Journal of Nutrition found that dietary supplement use in U.S. adults has been on
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Milk-derived vitamin B-12 is associated with reduced risk of vitamin B-12 deficiency
Vitamin B-12 deficiency can occur because of impaired absorption in the elderly, leading to a variety of neurological issues including
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