Chronic alcohol use has been attributed to the development of malnutrition. This is in part
due to the inhibitory effect of ethanol on the absorption of vital nutrients, including glucose …

Prenatal alcohol exposure produces a multitude of detrimental alcohol-induced defects in
children collectively known as fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD). Children with FASD …

Nutrients consumed by mothers during pregnancy and lactation can exert permanent effects
upon infant developing tissues, which could represent an important risk factor for diseases …

A large body of research has shown the presence of a complex pathway of communications
between the gut and the brain. It is now recognized that, through this pathway, the …

There are disorders in children, covered by the umbrella term “fetal alcohol spectrum
disorder”(FASD), that occur as result of alcohol consumption during pregnancy and …

Purpose Accurate and reliable evaluation of Crohn's disease (CD) activity is crucial for
monitoring and treating the disease; however, it is challenging. There is a high demand for …

Alcohol consumption causes major health and addiction problems that are the consequence
of toxic compounds produced primarily by its oxidative metabolism at a hepatic level. The …

Despite known dangers of the teratogenic effects of alcohol on the fetus, resulting in fetal
alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD), alcohol consumption during gestation continues to be …

Background Ethanol (EtOH) exposure throughout gestation and breastfeeding leads to
multiple adverse outcomes in the hepatic system. Under oxidative stress, alterations in the …

Background: Alcohol consumption leads to a variety of different health consequences
including cardiovascular disease, cancer and malnutrition. This malnutrition is in part due to …