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5 June 2019 - MedicalXpress - Are artificial sweeteners putting kids at risk for asthma?

Research has suggested that consumption of artificially sweetened food during pregnancy could increase a child's risk for developing asthma, but it is unclear how or why this may occur.

29 March 2019 - MedicalXpress - Omega-3 fatty acids tied to fewer childhood asthma symptoms

A new study has added to evidence of omega-3 fatty acids in the diet resulting in fewer pollution-triggered asthma symptoms. The same study suggests that higher amounts of dietary omega-6 fatty acids may have the opposite effect, and be associated with more severe asthma.

8 March 2019 - MedicalXpress - Vitamin D may protect against pollution-associated asthma symptoms in obese children

A new study finds vitamin D may be protective among asthmatic obese children living in urban environments with high indoor air pollution.

28 November 2018 - MedicalXpress - Some spices may be a source of lead exposure in kids, study finds

In a small study, researchers in North Carolina found lead contamination in spices and herbal remedies in the homes of children with elevated blood lead levels. The food items that had the highest levels of lead in the North Carolina study included samples of chili powder/red pepper, cumin, coriander, anise, turmeric and vanilla.

9 October 2018 - The Conversation - Five lifestyle changes to enhance your mood and mental health

When someone is diagnosed with a mental health disorder such as depression or anxiety, first line treatments usually include psychological therapies and medication. What’s not always discussed are the changeable lifestyle factors that influence our mental health.

14 September 2018 - MedicalXpress - Toxic metal pollution linked with development of autism spectrum disorder

Russian researchers, together with their foreign colleagues, have demonstrated that environmental metal and metalloid pollution (lead, mercury, aluminum, and arsenic) may induce autism spectrum disorders (ASDs), and have considered possible mechanisms of exposure to these substances. The study may be useful for the prevention and therapy of ASD.

6 July 2017 - Food Navigator - Sugar in pregnancy linked to childhood asthma and allergy

31 May 2017 - Nutraingredients - Dynamic duo of vitamin E and omega-3 reduces cardiovascular injury caused by pollution

14 March 2017 - BBC News - B vitamins may have 'protective effect' against air pollution

6 March 2017 - Medical Daily - Omega-3 Fatty Acids Could Minimize Air Pollution Damage, Says New Study

3 January 2017 - The Guardian - No evidence sugar-free soft drinks aid weight loss – study

30 September 2016 - Psychiatric Times - Understanding the Link Between Lead Toxicity and ADHD

Lead’s effects on childhood IQ, ADHD, and conduct problems as well as physical health have been of concern for decades. We now know a great deal about how lead affects the brain, including disruption of signaling in the prefrontal cortex and striatum.

13 June 2016 - Medscape - 90% of Stroke Burden Can Be Avoided

22 February 2016 - Nutraingredients - UK spotlight falls on mandatory vitamin D fortification

04 February 2015 - MNT - Study links a healthy diet to lower risk of COPD

Smoking is the primary cause of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in the US, accounting for 80-90% of all cases. For the remaining 10-20%, it is believed exposure to air pollution, secondhand smoke and genetic factors are involved. But in a new study published in The BMJ, researchers suggest an unhealthy diet could be a contributing factor.

02 February 2015 - Science News - Tuna mercury rising

Mercury levels in Hawaiian Yellowfin tuna – known as ahi on the plate – are on the rise, scientists report February 2 in Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry.

18 December 2014 - BBC News - Autism link to air pollution raised

A link between autism and air pollution exposure during pregnancy has been suggested by scientists.

21 July 2014 - MNT - Autism risk is 'mostly genetic,' according to statistical analysis

Researchers claim that nearly 60% of autism risk is genetic, with the implicated variant genes being common among the general population. They publish the results of their research in the journal Nature Genetics.

24 June 2014 - MedicalXPress - Study finds association between maternal exposure to agricultural pesticides and autism

Pregnant women who lived in close proximity to fields and farms where chemical pesticides were applied experienced a two-thirds increased risk of having a child with autism spectrum disorder or other developmental delay

18 June 2013 - MNT - Air pollution raises autism risk

Pregnant women exposed to high levels of air pollution are twice as likely to have a child with autism compared to women exposed to low levels, scientists from Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) reported in Environmental Health Perspectives (June 18th edition)