New analysis of data collected in the large international RHINESSA and RHINE studies, raises concern for adverse health effects of cleaning products and disinfectants, even in the next generation. A study led by UiB researchers have found that childhood asthma…
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Breast milk of mothers who received COVID-19 vaccine contains antibodies that fight illness
The breast milk of lactating mothers vaccinated against COVID-19 contains a significant supply of antibodies that may help protect nursing infants from the illness, according to new research from the University of Florida. “Our findings show that vaccination results in…
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Dietary advice poor for mothers breastfeeding infants with food allergies
(HealthDay)—Physician recommendations to mothers providing breast milk to children with immunoglobulin (Ig)E-mediated food allergies are inconsistent, according to a study recently published in the Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology. Hannah Wangberg, M.D., from Scripps Health in San Diego, and…
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Mothers pass on allergies to offspring, preclinical study shows
Mothers can pass allergies to offspring while they are developing in the womb, researchers from the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital (KKH) and Duke-NUS Medical School in Singapore reported this week in the…
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Study: Mother’s gut microbiota may shape metabolism of offspring
A team of researchers affiliated with a large number of institutions across Japan has found that in mice, a mother’s gut microbiota may shape the metabolism of her offspring in later life. In their paper published in the journal Science,…
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Teen Mothers Are More Likely to Deal With Mental Health Issues, Study Says
It’s no secret that motherhood comes with its own set of challenges that can be trying for your mental health — and if you’re dealing with depression or anxiety prior to becoming a parent, it isn’t just going to go…
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