A new study in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, published by Elsevier, highlights critical constructs essential for addressing dietary inequalities and promoting overall health. Researchers noted key environmental and psychosocial factors critical to improving diet quality. These factors include access to healthy foods, social dynamics, and coping mechanisms that influence nutritional choices. Understanding these interconnected elements can guide the development of more effective public health interventions and policy decisions.

Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects social communication and development. A key characteristic in its clinical diagnosis is that autistic children rarely look at others’ faces, which is internationally recognized as a significant behavioral marker. Now, however, a new study aims to challenge this idea by using a combination of child-friendly testing environments and artificial intelligence to better understand the relationship between eye contact, cognitive development, and children’s attention skills.