Introduction: Adverse childhood experiences (ACE) such as sexual and physical abuse or
neglect are frequent in childhood and constitute a massive stressor with long-lasting adverse …

Studies of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) report volume abnormalities in multiple
regions of the cerebral cortex. However, findings for many regions, particularly regions outside …

Deleterious effects of adverse childhood experiences (ACE) on human brain volume are
widely reported. First evidence points to differential effects of ACE on brain volume in terms of …

BackgroundFear responses are particularly intense and persistent in post-traumatic stress
disorder (PTSD), and can be evoked by unspecific cues that resemble the original traumatic …

ObjectiveTo examine the relationship between intake of whole grains and BMI Z-score in
rural children.DesignGeneral linear models and logistic regression were used to examine the …

Complex systems modeling can provide useful insights when designing and anticipating
the impact of public health interventions. We developed an agent-based, or individual-based, …

A neurocircuitry model of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) suggests increased
amygdala responses to emotional stimuli, coupled with hypoactivation of prefrontal regions …

ObjectiveApproximately one-third of children in the USA are either overweight or obese.
Understanding the perceptions of children is an important factor in reversing this trend.…

Although the cerebellum contributes to higher-order cognitive and emotional functions relevant
to posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), prior research on cerebellar volume in PTSD is …

Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is associated with lower cortical thickness (CT) in
prefrontal, cingulate, and insular cortices in diverse trauma-affected samples. However, some …