Arkansas Children's Hospital Research Institute

This study looked at whether isometric exercises (like squats and planks) or aerobic exercises (like running) are better at lowering blood pressure in teenagers aged 13 to 17.5 who are overweight or have obesity. 38 teens took part in three visits, including blood tests, body mea…

This study followed 600 healthy infants from 2 months to 6 years old to see how being fed mostly breast milk, milk-based formula, or soy-based formula affects their growth, body composition, and brain function. Researchers measured physical development and thinking skills over ti…

This study followed 191 healthy teens who were part of the original Beginnings study. Researchers measured their growth and body composition at age 14 to see if the type of diet they had as babies influenced their development. The goal is to understand how early nutrition might a…

This study looked at whether providing healthy Mediterranean-style meals to moms with obesity could change the fat content of their breast milk. 32 mothers who were exclusively breastfeeding and had a BMI between 30 and 50 took part. They received prepared meals for 4 weeks, and …

This study tested whether children between 6 months and 5 years old can have an MRI brain scan without sedation (medicine to make them sleep). 23 healthy children took part. The goal was to see how many could complete the scan without sedation, which could make the process safer …

This study looked at how to best prepare blood platelets so scientists can accurately measure their mitochondria—the tiny powerhouses inside cells. Sixteen healthy adults aged 25-35 gave blood samples after fasting. The goal was to make sure lab procedures give reliable results, …