The intricate link between childhood obesity and adult osteoporosis has been a subject of numerous clinical inquiries, yet the genetic underpinnings of this association remain enigmatic. Our research aims to un
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) often co-occurs with obesity, however, the potential causality between the traits remains unclear. We examined both genetic and prenatal evidence for causality using Mendelian Randomisation (MR) and polygen
The prevalence of obesity among children is rising such that one in five school-aged children in the UK are now obese. Intra-uterine life is now recognised as a key period for development of childhood obesity, and maternal obesity is one of the strongest risk factors for development of childh...
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There are several epidemiological studies, involving tens of thousands of people, showing a strong link between antibiotics and obesity in childhood/adulthood. This is particularly true for antibiotics that are given in the six months immediately after birth. ...
in early young adulthood. For women only, an early transition to parenthood partially explained the association between childhood disadvantage and onset of heart problems. Furthermore, women who had their first child at younger ages, particularly in their teens, had lower rates of college graduation...
and early adulthood, such as schizophrenia (SCZ) and bipolar disorder (BD), show a relatively low prevalence; however, the costs to society remain considerably high. Annual SCZ-related costs have been estimated to range between $94 million and $102 billion in the U.S., with indirect costs ...
They compared data from individuals who skipped breakfast during childhood and adulthood with data from those who never skipped breakfast or did so only in adulthood. Compared to the other groups, participants who skipped breakfast in both childhood and adulthood were inclined to have a larger waist...
ChildhoodChildhood obesity is a complex and multifaceted health issue that has become a significant public health concern worldwide. The prevalence of childhoodChildhood obesity has been steadily increasing, leading to a range of physical, psychological,
adulthood. Because identifying the environmental factors that contribute to childhood obesity will help practitioners develop effective prevention and treatment programs for childhood obesity and metabolic syndrome, the purpose of this chapter is to provide a brief overview of the literature in this area....