Air pollution during pregnancy shows varying effects by region
In the journal JAMA Network Open, ECHO Cohort Consortium researchers reported a negative association between weekly prenatal exposure to fine particulate air pollution and birth weight.
Physiological Phenomena: News and Research on Body Weight
MeSH tree: G07.100.100.160.120
Poll reveals few parents offer teens guidance on healthy eating during holiday season
As teens gain more independence in their food choices, many parents struggle to navigate conversations about nutrition—which could be especially important during the holidays, when celebrations often center around meals.
Dec 15, 2025
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Nearly one in five child deaths linked to growth failure, global analysis finds
Nearly 1 million children around the globe fail to reach their fifth birthday every year due to devastating health consequences linked to child growth failure, making it the third leading risk factor for mortality and morbidity ...
Dec 2, 2025
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Study finds where Australians live influences their body weight
A Curtin University-led study has found that where Australians live has a measurable influence on their body weight, with local food environments and neighborhood design playing a big part in shaping health outcomes.
Dec 2, 2025
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Discontinuation of ADHD medication more common in children with underweight
Methylphenidate helps the brain to regulate focus and impulse control. It is the most commonly used medicine for ADHD and is the active substance in Concerta, Ritalin, Medikinet and other medicines. The tablets or capsules ...
Nov 13, 2025
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Programs aimed at reducing pollution can benefit infant health
Because policies to address pollution are costly to implement and impose social burdens, it is important to understand the full benefits of pollution-reducing programs. An article in Health Economics provides compelling evidence ...
Nov 5, 2025
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Novo Nordisk study finds greater waist reduction with higher semaglutide dosage
A Novo Nordisk-designed trial, conducted at 68 international hospitals, specialist clinics, and medical centers with investigators from University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center and other institutions, reports greater ...
Exercising in nature beats exercising in the city or at the gym, says study
An hour of brisk walking in the forest, on the beach, or in a green park reduces stress hormones, improves mood and makes exercise easier to enjoy. These findings from a new study by researchers at the University of Copenhagen ...
Sep 17, 2025
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We studied over 160,000 pregnancies to show how your zip code affects you and your baby
Where a woman lives can shape her health during pregnancy as much as her own medical history, our new study suggests.
Sep 17, 2025
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Overweight and obesity don't always increase the risk of an early death, Danish study finds
It is possible to be "fat but fit," new research presented at the annual meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) held in Vienna, Austria (15–19 September) suggests.
Sep 14, 2025
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