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FDA, CDC Sign Off on Third COVID-19 Vaccine

Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine is the first single-shot solution to receive an agency emergency use authorization.

Time-Restricted Eating, Weight Loss, and Metabolism

A randomized clinical trial comparing time-restricted eating with a 16-hour fasting interval to a structured three-meal-per-day control group resulted in equivalent weight loss in both groups and no reduction in metabolic markers in either group.

From Childhood to Adolescence: Metabolic Disturbance Risk Factors

An innovative statistical model examining the development of metabolic disturbances in a large sample of youths finds that having media in a bedroom (associated with higher risk) and belonging to a sports club (associated with lower risk) are among the modifiable risk factors in this population.

A Proinflammatory Diet’s Association with Inflammatory Bowel Disease

An analysis of data from three large prospective cohort studies revealed a proinflammatory diet as a risk factor for incident Crohn’s disease, but not for ulcerative colitis.

Fruits and Vegetables Lower the Risk of Type 2 Diabetes

A multicenter, multinational prospective case-cohort study concludes that an increase in dietary consumption of fruits and vegetables is beneficial in reducing the risk of diabetes mellitus type 2 regardless of the current level of consumption.

Childhood Sleep Difficulties and Adolescent Mental Health

This prospective United Kingdom study involving 13,488 children shows an association between specific early childhood sleep problems and symptoms of psychosis in adolescence. Another specified early childhood sleep problem is associated with symptoms of borderline personality disorder in adolescence.

Labor, Pain Management, and Acupuncture: A Cochrane Review

This Cochrane review evaluating acupuncture and acupressure for pain management during labor finds acupuncture may lead to reduced use of pharmacological agents for pain control while acupressure may reduce pain intensity. Higher-quality studies are needed.

The Few-Foods Diet and ADHD

This Dutch study describes a six-month follow-up of children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) introduced to the Few-Foods Diet. Results indicate a significant decrease in ADHD symptoms and medication in children compliant with the diet.

July Is Minority Mental Health Awareness Month

Faced with health disparities and racial inequities, industry calls for focused attention on the mental well-being of communities of color.

Investigators Identify Connection Between Vascular Malformation, Gut Bacteria Profile

The presence of gram-negative bacteria was linked to an abundance of abnormalities known to cause strokes, seizures, and headaches.