A5012853820- Iron Metabolism and Disorders
- Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
- Gestational Diabetes Research and Management
- Pregnancy and preeclampsia studies
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Breastfeeding Practices and Influences
- Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
- Hemoglobinopathies and Related Disorders
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- Obesity and Health Practices
- Neonatal Respiratory Health Research
- Nutritional Studies and Diet
- Infant Nutrition and Health
- Asthma and respiratory diseases
- Birth, Development, and Health
- Homelessness and Social Issues
- Health Sciences Research and Education
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- Gut microbiota and health
- Diet and metabolism studies
- Racial and Ethnic Identity Research
- Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions
- Bariatric Surgery and Outcomes
- Eating Disorders and Behaviors
- Migration, Health and Trauma
University of Illinois Chicago
2014-2025
Saarland University
2025
Western Carolina University
2023
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
2021
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
1964
Mount Sinai Hospital
1964
Iron deficiency is common worldwide and associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes. The increasing prevalence of indiscriminate iron supplementation during also raises concerns about the potential effects excess. We examined how maternal status affects delivery to placenta fetus. Using mouse models, we documented homeostatic mechanisms that protect fetus from determined under physiological conditions or in deficiency, fetal placental hepcidin did not regulate endowment. With critical...
Depression is a leading cause of disability, yet current prevention and treatment approaches have only had modest effects. It important to better understand the role dietary patterns on depressive symptoms, which may help prevent depression or complement treatments. This study examined whether adherence Mediterranean diet (Med Diet), determined by Alternate Med Diet score (aMED), was associated with symptoms in representative sample U.S. adults. The aMED (range 0-9) calculated from 24-h...
(1) Background: Despite iron intake recommendations, over a quarter of pregnant individuals have deficiency. Lactobacillus plantarum 299v enhances absorption in non-pregnant populations and may positive effects pregnancy among those with sufficient stores; however, no studies evaluated the effect Lp299v on maternal neonatal status at risk for deficiency anemia pregnancy. Thus, this study aims to assess feasibility preliminary efficacy daily oral supplementation diverse individuals. (2)...
Background: Anemia and growth impairment are major health problems in children under 5 years countries with ongoing crises. Aim : The aim of this study is to investigate the prevalence anemia; low z scores for height age, weight height; elevated plasma total homocysteine (tHcy) folate vitamin B 12 concentrations Syrian aged 12–60 months. Methods This cross‐sectional included 344 whom physical was measured. Blood count circulating biomarkers blood were measured a subgroup children. Data...
Introduction Evidence has shown that pregnant women who report high rates of psychologic stress are at increased risk for perinatal complications. We conducted a pilot randomized controlled trial (RCT) multimodal wellness intervention (MWI) composed motivational interviewing and mental skills to examine feasibility acceptability MWI compare changes in subjective measures psychological socioemotional outcomes among through early postpartum. Methods Between March 2023 February 2024, eligible...
Background/Objectives: Little is known about preschool-age children’s food concepts among diverse populations. Grounded in the Theory of Mind and Naïve Biology, primary aim this study was to describe Black Hispanic concepts. A secondary determine feasibility collecting data from children via a video conferencing platform. Methods: Preliminary qualitative descriptive study. purposive sample nine 4- 6-year-old (x¯ age = 4.9; Black, n 7; Hispanic, 2), mostly female (n 7) participated. Children...
Background Mothers who identify as Black or African American are more likely to report depressed moods in late pregnancy and early postpartum have the lowest rates of human milk feeding compared with all other racial groups United States. Internet interventions offer potential extend preventative supportive services they address key barriers, particularly for those navigating complex vulnerable period. However, there is limited evidence on feasibility such preventing perinatal mental health...
Black pregnant women in Chicago are disproportionately affected by maternal morbidity and mortality more likely to reside neighborhoods that experience greater economic hardships food apartheid than any other race/ethnicity. Addressing social determinants of health such as structural inequities, environment, issues may provide insights into eliminating disparities. This study explores choice dietary perspectives young, urban, women. Two audio-recorded focus groups were conducted Chicago, IL...
There is limited research on the effect of immigration biological markers nutrition among children Mexican origin in United States. The purpose this cross-sectional study was to examine data from Third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES III) (1988–1994), a national representative sample 1559 American children, 4–16 years age, assess associations country birth with serum concentrations carotenoids, vitamin A, E. In multiple regression analyses, Mexico-born had...