AI can now rapidly generate large volumes of ‘paper analyses,’ but much of this content is merely fluent text with an academic tone. They look like critical studies, yet they lack clear sources of evidence, analytical pathways, and verifiable bases for judgement. Genuine critical evaluation is not impromptu commentary or emotional negation, but a structured […]
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A cross-sectional survey shows food insecurity in Australia is linked to lower diet satisfaction and poorer mental and physical health. This shows a need for focused support from health professionals and further research on the long-term effects of food insecurity. ABSTRACT Aim Food insecurity has been shown to compromise diet and lead to poorer mental
ABSTRACT Adolescent mothers experience persistent barriers to optimal breastfeeding, while evidence on the effectiveness of digital breastfeeding interventions tailored to this population remains limited. This three-arm, multicentre randomised controlled trial evaluated the effectiveness of the Enjoy-Breastfeeding Mom smartphone application on breastfeeding-related knowledge, attitudes, breastfeeding self-efficacy and maternal knowledge of infant cues and responsiveness among Thai
Abstract The rates of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander infant removal are disproportionately rising, affecting mother–infant attachment, disrupting breastfeeding and preventing infants’ access to optimal nutrition. This significantly contributes to negative long-term health and wellbeing outcomes of children. Operating at the intersection of midwifery care and child protection services presents an ethical dilemma for midwives,
ABSTRACT This study investigated the role of early-life nutrition supplementation in regulating the development of hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis activity, as evidenced by hair cortisol concentration (HCC), in the iLiNS-DYAD randomized controlled trial in Ghana. Pregnant women were randomized to one of three conditions: (1) iron and folic acid (IFA) during pregnancy and placebo 0-6 mo
ABSTRACT This cross-sectional study investigated associations between food insecurity, food poverty, and early childhood development (ECD) among Brazilian children under 5 years of age, and explored whether the association between food poverty and ECD varied across food insecurity levels. Data were drawn from 14,062 participants from the Brazilian National Survey on Child Nutrition. ECD was
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ABSTRACT Effective transition from iron-folic acid (IFA) to multiple micronutrient supplementation (MMS) requires context-specific evidence. Using the MMS pilot program in Burkina Faso, this study aimed to evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of MMS and identify factors that can influence a successful scale-up. We conducted a qualitative study. In-depth interviews (n = 57) with policymakers,
Nutrients, Vol. 18, Pages 1647: Effects of Non-Nutritive Sweeteners and Sweet Taste Exposure on Weight Management, Biomarkers of Health and Sweet Taste Preference—A Review of the Evidence from Recent European Consortia Studies Nutrients doi: 10.3390/nu18111647 Authors: Eva Marija Čad Katherine M. Appleton Ellen E. Blaak Clarissa Dakin Kees de Graaf Graham Finlayson Ciarán G. Forde
Nutrients, Vol. 18, Pages 1649: Geroprotective Potential of Centella asiatica: Modulation of Cellular Aging Nutrients doi: 10.3390/nu18111649 Authors: Kinga K. Borowicz C. asiatica (L.) Urban is a medicinal plant widely used in traditional Asian medicine with potential geroprotective properties. Its major bioactive compounds—including asiaticoside, madecassoside, asiatic acid, and madecassic acid—exhibit antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, regenerative, neuroprotective, and
Nutrients, Vol. 18, Pages 1648: Awareness, Knowledge, and Self-Reported Clinical Experiences Related to Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase Deficiency in Sardinia (Italy): A Descriptive Cross-Sectional Survey Nutrients doi: 10.3390/nu18111648 Authors: Gabriele Serreli Maria Paola Melis Claudia Guerriero Monica Deiana Background: Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency is the most common enzymatic disorder of red blood cells, with particularly high prevalence
