by Brenda Watson | Sep 29, 2014 | Human Microbiome, Infancy
Early life events, such as mode of delivery at birth, antibiotic use, and diet, all play a big role in what bacteria develop in the intestinal tract, which, in turn, determines how healthy an individual will be. In a recent study published in the journal Science...
by Brenda Watson | Dec 30, 2013 | Allergies, Children, Infancy, Omega-3 & Fish Oil
Introducing solid food after the 17th week of birth could reduce food allergies in babies who are also breastfed, according to a study published in the journal Pediatrics. The researchers found that children who had developed allergies started eating solid food before...