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It’s a scene many parents have experienced — just as they’re trying to cook dinner, take a phone call or run an errand, their child has a meltdown. And sometimes, handing a fussy preschooler a digital device seems to offer a quick fix. But this calming strategy could be linked to worse behavior challenges down …
A growing body of evidence indicates that what we eat affects us both now and in the future. But do you ever wonder how does what we eat affect our healthspan and longevity? According to a recent study at the Butler Columbia Aging Center at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health published in the …
Metabolites in blood have been identified by scientists that can accurately predict whether a woman will develop type 2 diabetes after experiencing a transient form of illness during pregnancy. The study published in the journal Plos Medicine may lead to testing that could help physicians identify those at greatest risk and potentially avert the disease …