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Multicomponent intravenous lipid emulsion found to improve brain development in preterm infants
'Profound' link between dietary choices and brain health, new research shows
Junk Food Diet in Teens Linked to Long-term Memory Issues
New study says obese and overweight children at risk of iron deficiency
Autism and ADHD are linked to disturbed gut flora very early in life
One in four pregnant women not receiving sufficient omega-3 fatty acids, finds study
Study provides first evidence of direct impact of serotonin on development of prefrontal cortex
Nutritional epigenetics education reduces ultra-processed food intake in parents of children with autism and ADHD
Clues to autism's causes may lie in the gut
Risk of iodine deficiency in vegan diets highlighted by data on customer shopping habits
Study reveals relationship of gut microbiome on children's brain development and function
Most expectant mothers miss out on vitamins important for their health and their baby’s, study finds
Children born moderately early are at an increased risk of developmental disorders, meta-analysis finds
Pregnant women are missing vital nutrients, a situation that could worsen with plant-based foods
Hard-hitting campaigns can help prevent drinking during pregnancy, new research shows
Follow-up study finds supplementing preterm infants with DHA has no effect on behavioural development
Children with ADHD frequently use health care service before diagnosis, study finds
Stunting in infancy linked to differences in cognitive and brain function
Less Dairy Leads to Decline in Iodine Concentrations
Consumption of Ultra Processed Food and Mental Wellbeing Outcomes
Researchers find link between plastic additive and autism, ADHD
Anaemia afflicts nearly 1 in 4 people worldwide, but there are practical strategies for reducing it
Study demonstrates adding complex component of milk to infant formula confers long-term cognitive benefits
Fats found in breastmilk may provide answers to why breast is best
Eating emulsifiers during pregnancy and lactation linked to health risks in mouse offspring
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Researchers find that the brain controls vitamin balance in the body
A mother's diet can protect her grandchildren's brains, genetic model study shows
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Low fibre intake during pregnancy may delay development in infants' brains
Australia's health care system must change to address 'rising tide' of youth mental ill health, say psychiatrists
Professor warns of micronutrient deficiency risks in 'sustainable' diets
The Three Channels of Gut-Brain Communication
More children missing developmental milestones
Every 2 seconds in the world a baby is born prematurely – report identifies biggest challenges for their survival
New research clarifies connection between autism and the microbiome
Dietary Interventions for ADHD: Emerging Research and Considerations
Can we train our taste buds for health? A neuroscientist explains how genes and diet shape taste
That salad isn’t just good for your nutrition–it may help stave off depression
Critical Brain Nutrients: Evidence that Current Dietary Advice Harms Mental Health – and Potential Solutions
Vitamin D alters developing neurons in the brain's dopamine circuit, finds study
A larger dose of vitamin D may decrease psychiatric symptoms at school age
Higher rates of autism and ADHD in American children may reflect poor diet and toxic exposures
Study finds 'concerning' links between BMI and children's brain health
Is there an association between the consumption of ultra-processed food and adverse microbiota-gut-brain axis implications?
Switching meat and milk for plant-based copies misses vital nutrients
Research calls for DHA supplementation in vegetarian breastfeeding mothers
Planning for a baby? Why both men and women should consider quitting alcohol before and during pregnancy
Father's alcohol consumption before conception linked to brain and facial defects in offspring