Salt intake has been widely studied in animals. It is not known if similar mechanisms could occur in humans, but…
Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and arachidonic acid (ARA) are long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids that accumulate in the brain from the last…
In the third trimester of pregnancy, the baby’s brain architecture and neural circuits rapidly mature. During this crucial period, the…
Many cells of the human immune system have receptors for vitamin D on their surface. This characteristic suggests that vitamin…
Feeding a child can be a worrisome and difficult task. Although there are well-established feeding protocols that can be easily…
Tobacco continues to be one of the most used drugs during pregnancy, and it is not unusual for it to…
Until it starts producing on its own, the fetus is largely dependent on the mother for the supply of several…
Imitation—the act of observing and copying the actions of others—is the most important mechanism of learning for infants, toddlers, and…
Vitamin E is considered one of the best antioxidants due to its protective effect against oxidative processes that produce free…
Very low birth weight infants have a higher risk for osteopenia (i.e., thin and weak bones). Most preventive therapies focus…
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