Some maternal medications lower levels of protein, fat in breastmilk
Some maternal medications are associated with lower levels of protein and fat in breastmilk, according to a study published online Jan. 7 in JAMA Network Open.
Jan 10, 2025
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Fluids and Secretions: News and Research on Bodily Secretions
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Check your pantry: Lay's classic potato chips recalled due to milk allergy risk
Frito-Lay has issued a limited recall of select 13-oz bags of Lay's Classic Potato Chips due to the potential presence of undeclared milk, which could pose a serious health risk to individuals with a milk allergy.
Dec 20, 2024
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Why bovine colostrum supplements could be a health gamble
From Kourtney Kardashian Barker to Gwyneth Paltrow, wellness celebrities are extolling the benefits of taking bovine colostrum supplements. Social media influencer Sofia Richie Grainge has even launched her own bovine colostrum-laced ...
Dec 11, 2024
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Offering moms antenatal colostrum expression as alternative to formula feeding in hospital
Interest in antenatal colostrum expression (ACE) is on the rise, with research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) showing that around half of pregnant moms in Perth are giving it a go. The findings are published in the Proceedings ...
Nov 27, 2024
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Intestinal infections can change bile composition, leading to changes in immune function
Intestinal infections can change the composition of liver bile, leading to changes in immune function and gut bacteria, potentially helping fight off harmful bacteria
Nov 26, 2024
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Why are some babies born so hairy? Lanugo is more common in early babies but is nothing to worry about
Babies are born with fine, downy, short, and slightly pigmented body hair called lanugo. The term comes from the Latin word "lana," meaning wool.
Nov 26, 2024
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COVID-19 hitches a ride on mucus to spread deep into lungs, live imaging shows
The COVID-19 virus spreads via mucus once inside an infected airway, allowing it to reach into the lower lungs, according to a Northwestern Medicine study published in Nature Communications.
Nov 18, 2024
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The power of human milk for infant health
Two open-access reviews by a renowned neonatal immunologist have highlighted the uniqueness of the developing infant immune system and how human milk provides a personalized and real-time approach to meeting the ever-changing ...
Nov 14, 2024
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Battery-free, wireless stent sensor can warn of blockages in the bile duct
Stents to treat various blockages in the human body can themselves become blocked, but a new sensor developed at the University of Michigan for stents that are used in the bile duct may one day help doctors detect and treat ...
Oct 31, 2024
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Study suggests parents' understanding of atopic dermatitis may influence child's diet
Parents of children with atopic dermatitis (AD, also called eczema) know that the allergic condition can mean a heightened risk of developing food allergies. The desire to prevent food allergies causes some parents to consider ...
Oct 24, 2024
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