July 15, 2025

U.S. Children’s Health Worsens Over 17 Years

A new study analyzing over a decade of national health surveys, electronic records, and international data shows a consistent rise in chronic conditions, obesity, emotional symptoms, and mortality rates among children and adolescents in the U.S..

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July 10, 2025

HHS Scraps Preventive Care Panel Meeting

HHS unexpectedly canceled a meeting of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, prompting fears it may be dismantled following similar moves by Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. at other federal health agencies.

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July 10, 2025

Genetic Traits Influence Children’s Food Preferences

A new study presented at the ADA’s 85th Scientific Sessions links genetic predisposition for macronutrient preference with childhood intake of sugary drinks and fast food.

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July 10, 2025

1 in 4 U.S. Infants Missing Bifidobacterium: Study

Babies who lacked this key gut bacteria were at an increased risk of eczema, allergies, and asthma by age 2.

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July 09, 2025

E. coli Upcycle Turns Plastic to Pills

Scientists engineered E. coli to perform a synthetic chemical reaction that enables the conversion of plastic waste into the common drug paracetamol using a non-toxic, phosphate-driven process inside living cells.

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July 08, 2025

Early Gut Microbiota Predicts GDM

Gut microbiota profiles at 11–13 weeks of pregnancy distinguished women who later developed gestational diabetes mellitus with high diagnostic accuracy.

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July 08, 2025

Natural Cycle Beats HRT in FET Outcomes

A randomized trial found that using a natural cycle to prepare the endometrium for frozen embryo transfer in ovulatory women led to higher live birth rates and fewer complications compared to hormone replacement therapy.

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July 03, 2025

Celiac, Thyroid Diseases Linked to Diabetes Risk

A large US-based study found that people with celiac disease, hyperthyroidism, or hypothyroidism face a two- to threefold increased risk of developing type 1 diabetes, with the highest risk seen in children.

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July 02, 2025

Metabolic Syndrome Strongly Linked to Oral Diseases

New research highlights strong associations between metabolic syndrome and several oral diseases—including periodontitis, caries, and peri-implantitis—calling for more longitudinal studies to explore causation and improve patient care.

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