Read time: 2 minutes Persistent, spastic cough in pertussis-like syndrome (PLS) can be distressing for children and frustrating to manage in clinical practice. While macrolide antibiotics address underlying pathogens, they often fall short in alleviating symptoms. A new systematic review and meta-analysis examines whether integrating traditional herbal medicine (HM) with standard Western medicine (WM) can […]
Read time: 3 minutes As pediatric obesity rises, researchers are looking beyond calories and activity to understand the biological underpinnings. One surprising player? Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO). A new systematic review uncovers how imbalances in the gut microbiome might drive inflammation, insulin resistance, and liver disease in children with obesity. Gut Bacteria and Childhood […]
Read time: 3 minutes Magnesium plays a critical role in brain function, yet it’s often overlooked in conversations around neurodevelopment. A recent study shines light on a potential connection between low serum magnesium levels and autism spectrum disorder (ASD). What does the science say—and what might it mean for the future of autism research and […]
Read time: 3 minutes Astrocytes—once considered mere support cells in the brain—are now emerging as major players in neurodevelopment and inflammation. A new study uncovers how zinc, an essential trace mineral, helps regulate astrocyte activity via the PAF receptor pathway. Could zinc deficiency during development silently tip the scales toward autism and other brain-based disorders? […]
