Andrew P. Alderete 9/9/22 Andrew P. Alderete 9/9/22

Air pollution hurts baby “gut biome,” Colorado study shows

Particles in air from traffic and industry slash good bacteria and risk inflammatory disease, CU researchers say in a look at Los Angeles infants.

Andrew P. Alderete 9/6/22 Andrew P. Alderete 9/6/22

How pollution changes a baby’s gut, and why it matters

Exposure to air pollution in the first six months of life impacts a child’s inner world of gut bacteria, or microbiome, in ways that could increase risk of allergies, obesity and diabetes, and even influence brain development, suggests new CU Boulder research.

Andrew P. Alderete 10/13/21 Andrew P. Alderete 10/13/21

USC and CHLA win $24.5 million NIH grant to establish center aimed at improving Latino health across Southern California

The Southern California Center for Chronic Health Disparities in Latino Families and Children aims to reverse obesity and obesity-related chronic diseases in Latinos with culturally sensitive solutions.

Andrew P. Alderete 10/13/21 Andrew P. Alderete 10/13/21

NIMHD Provides Over $200 Million in Funding for Research in Chronic Disease Prevention and Treatment

NIMHD Provides Over $200 Million in Funding for Research in Chronic Disease Prevention and Treatment.