Singapore Institute for Clinical Sciences (SICS)

Children
born to mothers with diabetes during pregnancy are at risk of developing
attention problems

Understanding ethnic differences in abdominal fat distribution at birth could lead to better guidelines for maternal lifestyle and nutrition

The global childhood obesity epidemic could be tackled by expectant mothers adjusting their diet

How Singaporean infants of different backgrounds are
introduced to food

A
common food additive could be combined with tofu to control appetite and calorie
consumption in Asian diets

Chewing habits determine blood sugar levels after a carbohydrate-rich meal

Nature and nurture work in unexpected ways to determine obesity and diabetes risk even before birth

The significance of vitamin D levels in pregnant
women may depend on their ethnic origin

The cultural diversity of Singapore offers insights into associations between body status of mothers and infants

The age at which eczema appears in young children may indicate its cause

High levels
of DNA methylation at a particular genetic location are linked to greater birth
weight and higher adiposity

On the glycemic index, steaming produces healthier bread than baking