Objective – To determine an age-specific anti-mullerian hormone (AMH) reference range for Samoan women and to examine the associations of AMH with adiposity, dietary, and …
Background: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. The main contributor to CVD is the buildup of atherosclerotic plaques. Dyslipidemia, …
National and international authoritative bodies have made dietary recommendations related to intake of dietary lipids for the improvement of cardio-metabolic health, although available studies directly …
Childhood obesity is one of the greatest public health problems facing children today. Research has shown that obesity has origins in the prenatal and early …
Background: Obesity in pregnancy increases obstetric risk. Cesarean delivery (CD) can provide maternal-fetal benefit when medically indicated, but unnecessary use of CD is detrimental for …
Epigenetic mechanisms have been proposed to act as mediators for the pathway between the environment and the genome and evidence for the regulatory action of …
Child maltreatment, which includes physical, sexual, and emotional abuse, is a widespread issue in the United States. Children who experience maltreatment may have elevated risks …