In the past decade, the alternative food movement has been discussed as part of the solution to social problems, such as public health concerns about …
Breastfeeding is considered the best source of nutrition for infants, and support of breastfeeding is a goal of US and international health organizations. Notably, breastfeeding …
BACKGROUND: A genome wide association study found significant association of a sequence variant, rs7566605, in the insulin-induced gene 2 (INSIG2) with obesity. However, the association …
Four weeks after a COVID exposure, children may not be completely in the clear. MIS-C is a post-infectious inflammatory state that affects pediatric patients and …
This dissertation addresses the health impact of several key educational policies implemented in the US during the twentieth century. The first chapter, The impact of …
This thesis foregrounds several groups across the Italian peninsula—namely, a migrant band of families, a Lombard community, and a group of wealthy Christians—to highlight the …
Introduction The brisk pace of life in medical school often disallows time for reflection. Many medical students spend 6-8 hours a day studying on top …
