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10/11/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

Compounds in human breast milk found to protect infants from Giardia infection

The importance of breastfeeding can’t be stressed enough. Numerous studies have shown that breastfed babies are less susceptible to a variety of diseases, such as meningitis and ear infections. Another illness that breastfeeding protects against is Giardia infection or giardiasis, an infection of the small intestine and a leading cause of diarrhea. According to a […]

09/21/2018 / By Jessica Dolores

Amino acid found to improve birth outcomes for women with malaria during pregnancy

Pregnancy is a crucial part of a woman’s life. It’s the stage where she nurture a new life whose every breath depends on her. Lucky is the woman who breezes through the nine months of her pregnancy and can look forward to a safe delivery and a healthy baby. Others, however, catch diseases which can […]

08/12/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Acupuncture is an effective treatment option for babies that won’t stop crying

According to a study spearheaded by a group of Swedish researchers, acupuncture can offer relief to babies with colic, especially if conventional methods have proven ineffective. Colic is a condition that causes bouts of continuous crying among babies, often without a clearly discernible reason. How the study was done The researchers recruited healthy infants that were […]

05/03/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Probiotics for baby: Infants lacking in good gut bacteria are more susceptible to bad bacteria

Infants who lack good gut bacteria are more susceptible to bad bacteria, according to a review of studies. The review, published in the journal mSphere, found that the lack of the good bacteria in infants caused changes in the pH level of their feces. In the review of studies, researchers at the University of California, […]

01/31/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Good gut health: Probiotic use during pregnancy helps both mom and baby avoid obesity

According to a recent study, both pregnant women and infants can benefit from probiotics because these “good” bacteria can help prevent obesity. The findings, which were published in the European Journal of Nutrition, revealed that when breastfeeding women take probiotics, it helps “alter gene expression by decreasing DNA methylation” of the 37 gene promoters linked to weight […]

01/24/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Build good eating habits from the beginning: Eating spicy food, strong flavors while breastfeeding gives babies more mature taste buds

If you want your child to be accustomed to spicy foods and other strong flavors, start eating these foods while breastfeeding, doctors suggest. This is contrary to the myth that eating spicy foods, such as chili, while breastfeeding will cause excessive gas and fussiness in babies. Jennifer Wider, medical adviser for the Society for Women’s […]

01/08/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Eggs are brain food: Study shows eggs improve infant brain development

It turns out, eggs aren’t just good for you, it can also be good for babies too, according to researchers from the Brown School at Washington University in St. Louis. In the study, they discovered that introducing eggs to newborn children starting at six months resulted in higher blood centralizations of choline and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), […]

05/15/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield

Breastfeeding boosts baby gut health from bacteria found on nipples

In addition to fostering the bond between mother and child, breastfeeding also promotes healthy guts in babies. The beneficial bacteria in breast milk that get transferred through feeding can lead to positive, long-lasting effects in babies, according to researchers from the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA). In the study, published in the May 8 […]

01/26/2017 / By Vicki Batts

Anti-nutrition media runs fake news attacking vitamin D after baby in France suffocates on liquid medicine

In France, a newborn baby recently suffocated after being given a liquid vitamin D supplement, prompting health officials to launch an investigation — and suspend all sales of the product. The supplement in question is known as Uvesterol D, which is a liquid vitamin D supplement frequently given to children overseas who are suffering from […]

01/24/2017 / By Vicki Batts

Scientists discover astonishing linguistic development in babies

New research shows that babies begin to build their knowledge about language even in the first few months of life. Even if you have moved countries and forgotten your birth language, science now shows that it is even possible to retain some hidden abilities. A recent scientific study, led by Dr. Jiyoun Choi of Hanyang […]

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