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| Eating whole grains linked to smaller increases in waist size, blood pressure, blood sugar Posted: 13 Jul 2021 01:53 PM PDT A study finds middle- to older-aged adults who ate more servings of whole grains, compared to those who ate fewer, were more likely to have smaller increases in waist size, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels as they aged. All three are linked with increased risk of heart disease. |
| Species of gut bacteria linked to enhanced cognition and language skills in infant boys Posted: 13 Jul 2021 11:58 AM PDT Infant boys with a higher composition of a particular gut microbiota show enhanced neurodevelopment, according to a new study. |
| Air pollution exposure linked to poor academics in childhood Posted: 13 Jul 2021 11:58 AM PDT Children exposed to elevated levels of air pollution may be more likely to have poor inhibitory control during late childhood and poor academic skills in early adolescence, including spelling, reading comprehension, and math skills. Difficulty with inhibition in late childhood was found to be a precursor to later air pollution-related academic problems. Interventions that target inhibitory control might improve outcomes. |
| What you say in the first minute after a vaccine can be key in reducing a child's distress Posted: 13 Jul 2021 11:58 AM PDT New pain research finds what you say in the first minute after a vaccine can be key in reducing a child's distress. |
| Mosquito-resistant clothing prevents bites in trials Posted: 13 Jul 2021 11:58 AM PDT Researchers have created insecticide-free, mosquito-resistant clothing using textile materials they confirmed to be bite-proof in experiments with live mosquitoes. |
| Restless nights: Shelter housed dogs need days to adapt to new surroundings Posted: 13 Jul 2021 06:36 AM PDT Every year, thousands of dogs end up in a shelter in the Netherlands. Experts expect an increase in this number in the upcoming period, when people go back to the office after working from home during the corona crisis. Despite the good care of staff and volunteers, the shelter can be a turbulent experience for dogs. Researchers investigated if dogs can adapt to their new environment based on their nocturnal activity. |
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