Dr. Badi Alatasi

15/04/2026

Microbiom inflammation and autism

Researchers found that regulatory T cells are reduced and functionally altered in children with autism, contributing to inflammation. In mouse models, restoring these immune cells reduced inflammation and improved social behaviors.

15/04/2026

Severe pregnancy nausea is genetic

A large genome-wide study identified 10 genetic markers linked to hyperemesis gravidarum, expanding beyond the known GDF15 pathway. The findings reveal roles for placental, metabolic, and brain-related genes.

09/04/2026

WEDNESDAY, April 8, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Allowing a screen to babysit your preschool child could blunt their intellectual and emotional development, a new st

04/04/2026

A long-term study found people with mononucleosis were three times more likely to develop MS. While not proving causation, the findings highlight Epstein-Barr virus as a key risk factor.

30/03/2026

This cohort study evaluates if metabolically healthy obesity in children is associated with increased long-term cardiometabolic outcomes.

30/03/2026

Media and ADHD

BACKGROUND. Children spend significant amounts of time using digital media (DM), and longer exposure may increase attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)-related symptoms, although findings are mixed. We investigated longitudinal association between different types of DM use and ADHD-related...

25/03/2026

Researchers found that mice coordinate survival behavior through brain activity in the prefrontal cortex, which tracks both individual and group actions. When some animals became passive, others compensated to maintain group stability.

24/03/2026

Again one more reason to stay away from antibiotics

Antibiotic exposure among children was associated with higher odds for new JIA diagnosis, with variations based on timing and number of exposures.

23/03/2026

No conclusive relationship between paracetamol and Autism or ADHD

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22/03/2026

Using cortical organoids from individuals with autism, researchers tracked gene activity over development. Early mutation-specific effects later converged on shared pathways linked to neuron maturation, synapse formation, and gene regulation

13/03/2026

High-Fat Diets Cause Gut Bacteria to Enter Brain | Technology Networks

Discover how dietary factors could affect how live bacteria "leak" from the gut microbiome to enter the brain, potentially triggering neurological conditions.

12/03/2026

A study of nearly 15,000 adults found certain antibiotics can alter gut microbiome composition for four to eight years, with the type of antibiotic influencing how strongly and how long microbial communities are affected.