Posts by Yiqing Wang, PhD
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Maternal Consumption of Ultra-processed Foods Linked to Weight Gain in Offspring
Andrew T. Chan, MD, MPH, Yiqing Wang, PhD, and colleagues found maternal consumption of ultra-processed foods was associated with up to 26% increased risk of overweight or obesity in offspring during childhood and adolescence, independent of various maternal and offspring factors.
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No Link Between Gluten Intake, Digestive System Cancers in People Without Celiac Disease
By analyzing data from three large U.S. longitudinal cohorts, Massachusetts General Hospital researchers found individuals without celiac disease are unlikely to reduce their risk of digestive system cancers by following a low-gluten or gluten-free diet.
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Gluten Intake Does Not Influence Cognitive Function in People Without Celiac Disease
In a nationwide cohort of middle-aged women without celiac disease, Massachusetts General Hospital researchers found no evidence of a meaningful association between long-term gluten intake over two decades and subsequent performance on a validated cognitive battery.