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        “Food faddists and pseudoscientists!”: Reflections on the history of resistance to ultra-processed foods

        The term 'ultra-processed food' emerged in the 1980s, mostly used in reference to highly-processed convenience foods and snacks, often energy-dense, poor in nutrients, and inclusive of various synthetic additives such as emulsifiers, colors, artificial sweeteners, and/or flavor enhancers. ...

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        Autism spectrum disorder in children born preterm: Role of exposure to perinatal inflammation

        This review aims to summarise and evaluate the potential mechanisms and evidence for the role of prenatal infection on the central nervous system, and how it... ...

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        Associations between maternal antioxidant intakes in pregnancy and infant allergic outcomes

        Antioxidant intakes in pregnancy may influence fetal immune programming and the risk of allergic disease. ...

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        Direct infant UV light exposure is associated with eczema and immune development

        This study is the first to demonstrate an association between greater direct UV light exposures in early infancy with lower incidence of eczema ...

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        A peer support intervention for first-time mothers: Feasibility and preliminary efficacy of the mummy buddy program

        The transition to motherhood, although joyous, can be highly stressful, and the availability of professional postpartum support for mothers is often limited. Peer volunteer support programs may offer a viable and cost-effective method to provide community-based support for new mothers. The aim of this study is to determine the feasibility of a peer volunteer support program-The Mummy Buddy Program-in which experienced volunteer mothers are paired with, and trained to offer social support to, first-time mothers. ...

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        Can positive mindsets be protective against stress and isolation experienced during the covid-19 pandemic? A mixed methods approach to understanding emotional health and wellbeing needs of perinatal women

        The aim of this study was to explore the relationship between emotional health and wellbeing and support needs of perinatal women during the COVID-19 pandemic, and to understand their experiences and need for support. This is a potentially vulnerable group and a critical developmental phase for women and infants. ...

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        Environmental (Perinatal) risk factors of ADHD in a sibling control design study

        Citation: Ibilola O, Silva D. Environmental (Perinatal) risk factors of ADHD in a sibling control design study. Open Access Journal of Behavioural ...

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        Influence of maternal obesity on the long-term health of offspring

        Including immediate implications for pregnancy complications, increasing evidence implicates maternal obesity having a major impact on long term child health. ...

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        Pre- and probiotics for allergy prevention: time to revisit recommendations?

        We discuss how the choice of probiotic strains, timing and duration of administration can critically influence the outcome due to different effects on immune modulation and gut microbiota composition ...

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