New findings suggest that #microbiome imbalance comes before infant #colic. This is already changing how we care for infants—and reminds us how essential maternal gut health is, since so much of a baby’s microbiome comes from mom. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40485532/

Short social media videos 📱linked to shorter attention spans and more stress 😖, meta analysis of 71 studies with 98,299 participants finds. It is not social media - it’s what you do on it that matters. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41231585/?ut...

Looking for faculty to join our new Medical school in NC. Are you an expert in pathology, anatomy, or biochemistry? www.methodist.edu/offices-serv...

The national rate of pediatric firearm deaths increased by 54% from 2004 to 2023, with most US youth now living in states where firearm injury is the leading cause of death. ja.ma/4opoxgN

Houston we have a problem 40% of US women aged 15 to 44 say they would move abroad permanently if they had the opportunity That is a quadrupling in the past decade. For all we talk about a ‘crisis among young men’, women, as usual, are asked to suffer in silence. news.gallup.com/poll/697382/...

Dr Carlo DiLorenzo giving the first #NASPGHAN TED talk during the 2025 annual meeting. “This is the best time to be a pediatric gastroenterologist”.

WHO warns children remain under-represented in clinical trials. Clinical trials in children encounter many barriers such as ethical concerns and smaller numbers, but the biggest reason is underfunding. Let’s invest in child’s health! www.who.int/news/item/06...

High levels of certain gut bacteria 🦠 at age 2 👶 predict: 🧠 how brain processes emotions at age 6 😩Anxiety/depression at age 7 These findings emphasize the need for healthy diets and reduced stress in small children. www.powershealth.org/about-us/new...

What an honor to present Grand Rounds at CHOC. Fantastic turnout and excellent questions. Even better was meeting the amazing team In awe of what Ashish Chogle MD has built! I left with renewed passion for our field! www.linkedin.com/posts/ashish...

We are meant to play. New study finds link between creativity and brain health. Adults who 💃🏻🎹🎮🎨show younger than expected brain patterns. Let your kids play and develop creative pursuits. It’s as important in life as academics. www.nature.com/articles/s41...

ADMISSIONS ARE NOW OPEN for the Methodist University Cape Fear Valley Health School of Medicine!! In just our first 4 hours, we've received almost 50 applications!! www.methodist.edu/academics/me...

Very low sugar 🍭 intake in first 1000 days of life 🍼, protective of midlife heart health ♥️. www.bmj.com/content/391/...

What a milestone! We’re accepting applications for our inaugural class starting summer 2026. www.methodist.edu/news/methodi...

🧠 New Study from our Team: Kids’ emotional bonds with parents can shape how they experience gut pain. Children with Functional Abdominal Pain who felt less securely attached to their parents had more: ➡️ GI symptoms ➡️ depression ➡️ daily impairment www.mdpi.com/2227-9067/12...

New study finds that more teenage girls in a classroom helps improve mental health for girls and boys. Particularly boys of low socioeconomic backgrounds, who would otherwise be more likely to be exposed to violent and disruptive (male) peers. #GenderInequality www.nber.org/papers/w34269

I probably would have had two patients die in the last month alone without PubMed. Because of the peer reviewed articles I found on some rare diseases, confirming their diagnosis, and specialized treatment modalities, they are alive. #Medsky

The Trump administration has stopped funding of PubMed, not considering a vital service. Your doctor will not know the newest information that affects your health. This will cost lives.

@ownyourcrohns.bsky.social giving a very passionate talk about cultural sensitive care and focus on psychosocial aspects in all GI disorders to @AmerGastroAssn leadership summit. Your advocacy makes a HUGE difference Tina!

Honored to continue to be listed among world’s top 2% of scientists. In science there is no “I”, only “we”. Grateful to all my collaborators, mentors, and mentees whose collaboration makes this work possible.

Amazing group of women at #PNM2025

🛑AI destructing any remaining trust in clinicians. ✋We need guard rails for AI and social media. Stat www.nytimes.com/2025/09/05/t...

Did you know food allergies might actually start in the skin? In a new mouse study, when food proteins were introduced into the gut at the same time as skin damage, the animals developed food allergies. 🐭🥜 Healthy skin = prevention of allergies medicine.yale.edu/news-article...

Great new resource now that CDC cannot be fully trusted. National Academy of Medicine Launches New Series to Help the Public Navigate Complex Health Debates; First Event Will Cover Ultra-Processed Foods and Children’s Health nam.edu/news-and-ins...

Child 👦depression predicts mom’s 😞#depression but not the other way around, study during pandemic found. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40853554/

The pill 💊 may make your nausea 🤢 worse. Among women who have chronic nausea, symptoms are worse in those who use oral contraceptives. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40569298/

The pill 💊 may make your nausea 🤢 worse. Among women who have chronic nausea, symptoms are worse in those who use oral contraceptives. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40569298/

New study suggests physicians may lose skills of disease detection when using AI. It may not matter if AI is always available. Sort of like losing the skill to read a map since Google maps is on every phone. Yet something to keep a close eye on! www.thelancet.com/journals/lan... imet

🚨 A calorie is not just a calorie. New trial finds that people eating minimally processed foods lost more weight and felt less hungry than those eating the same ultra-processed foods. Processing matters. 🍎 > 🍩

From 2016 to 2023, moms’ mental health declined while their physical health stayed mostly steady. Mothers need more support. 🔗 ja.ma/4nH23bq

Pediatric chronic pain down 30% since pandemic. 📉 Three possible contributors: 💬 Less bullying 🍽️ More frequent family meals 💪 Greater family resilience Small changes at home & schools may be driving big improvements. #PediatricHealth #ChronicPain pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...

Forever chemicals are tough to remove—but your gut might help. 💩 Mice with special gut bacteria cleared more PFAS from their bodies. Human research is coming, but this gives new meaning to “trust your gut.” #DetoxScience #GutHealth #PFAS www.scientificamerican.com/article/huma...

NIH considers the use of AI in science as potential misconduct. Let that sink in. grants.nih.gov/grants/guide...

Gender bias in kids’ TV 📺 hasn’t changed much in 60+ years. 👦Boys still shown as doers—leaders, action-takers 🧒girls are often the ones things happen to. It’s not just about screen time, but who gets to drive the story. #RepresentationMatters #KidsTV #GenderBias www.forbes.com/sites/kimels...

Big win for early allergen introduction! 🥜🍳👶 New guidelines on introducing allergenic foods to babies have drastically reduced food allergies—from 12% down to just 4% in high-risk infants. #FoodAllergy #PediatricHealth #EarlyFeeding #ParentingTips www.jaci-inpractice.org/article/S221...

Compared to other wealthy countries US infants & children 78-80% more likely to die. Cause are known & can be addressed. ·      Firearms 🔫 ·      Homicide 🏴‍☠️ ·      Substance use 💊 ·      Motor vehicle crashes 🚘 Lets prioritize child’s health over business profit. jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...

Less distraction More attention to lessons More social students. No more mobile phones in the classroom is having positive effects in Dutch high schools. www.reuters.com/technology/s...

'Positive review only': Researchers hide AI prompts in papers. Another reason to NEVER use AI when peer reviewing. Also another reason to start paying peer review for the labor it is. asia.nikkei.com/Business/Tec...

Warning: Proud mama moment. My son described as: “Always positive and immensely sharp” “He has become an integral part of (our organization)” “Without him it wouldn’t be the same”. Character > accolades www.instagram.com/p/DLabbhMsgN...

First case of measles identified in NC. Get your vaccinations - this is a highly contagious disease. www.ncdhhs.gov/news/press-r...

For all my pediatric GI friends

Yesterday we celebrated 74 residents and fellows graduating. Today we celebrated research efforts of one of our newest programs: Orthopeadic surgery. Great week in Fayetteville NC! #SoProud

As a child from poor, uneducated parents, I was never thought to succeed. And now here I am, being ranked as one of the top 1% scholars in Medicine. To all kids out there being doubted: Never give up. For all adults: Be the one person who believes in a child. scholargps.com/search.php?q...

Is stress bad for us? It depends. New study finds stress accelerated aging only among those low in well-being—especially those lacking a sense of purpose. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40455542/

The real waste of our money? our healthcare dollars do not get the same outcomes as other high income countries. Study finds avoidable mortality (guns, drugs, suicides, accidents) worsened across all US states while other high-income countries show improvement. jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...

Research suggest we may be able to identify future obesity at age 3.5 years old. Kids usually show decrease in BMI between ages 1-3.5. Those at risk for obesity do not. This would be an amazing window for preventative care! jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...

Parents dont like reading to kids anymore. 22% of boys ages 0-2 years old are rarely or never read to. Reading is not only fantastic to develop young minds language/brains but wonderful bonding time. www.abcactionnews.com/us-news/educ...

The Palm life is strong at work though mine needs a bit of upgrading… (No we didn’t plan this).

Come work with us! Looking for a Director of Clinical Research. New exciting venture, team that is building in an area where research is growing (yes we’re also starting a medical school). capefearvalley.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/CFV/jo...

Losing a generation of new scientists.

Thank you Germany for building an alternative to PubMed. In these scary times, I can use any good news for science! www.medpagetoday.com/special-repo...