Size at birth is a critical determinant of life expectancy, and is dependent primarily on the
placental supply of nutrients. However, the placenta is not just a passive organ for the …

Adverse stressful experiences in utero can redirect fetal brain development, ultimately
leading to increased risk for psychiatric disorders. Obesity during pregnancy can have …

Recent evidence has suggested that changes in maternal gut microbiota in early life may
generate neurobiological consequences associated with psychiatric-related abnormalities …

Parents that kill and consume their offspring often appear to be acting against their own
reproductive interests. Yet parent–offspring cannibalism is common and taxonomically …

Obesity and diabetes is a worldwide public health problem among women of reproductive
age. This narrative review highlights recent epidemiological studies regarding associations …

Maternal obesity has been recognized as a stressor affecting the developing fetal brain,
leading to long-term negative outcomes comparable to those resulting from maternal …

Maternal hypercaloric exposure during pregnancy and lactation is a risk factor for
developing diseases associated with inflammation such as obesity, diabetes and …

Modern life involves chronic circadian disruption through artificial light and these disruptions
are associated with numerous mental and physical health maladies. Because the …

Early-life exposure to calorie-dense food, rich in fat and sugar, contributes to the increasing
prevalence of obesity and its associated adverse cognitive and emotional outcomes at …

Affective and substance-use disorders are associated with overweight and obesity-related
complications, which are often due to the overconsumption of palatable food. Both high-fat …