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Antibodies in mom’s breast milk are protecting babies
Thursday, October 3, 2024
“We would expect to find differences in antibody levels in different countries, due to different diseases circulating among areas of the world, but this is one of the first times that there’s been a head-to-head comparison for dozens of pathogens across several continents,” says lead author Kirsi Jarvinen-Seppo, a professor of pediatrics, of medicine, and of microbiology and immunology.
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Antibodies in Breast Milk Provide Protection Against Common GI Virus
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
A study led by researchers at the Â鶹ÊÓƵ found that breast milk provides protection against rotavirus, a common gastrointestinal disease that causes diarrhea, vomiting and fever in infants. Babies whose mothers had high levels of specific antibodies in their breast milk were able to fend off the infection for a longer period than infants whose mothers had lower levels. The findings are expected to drive future research to improve infant health through optimized breastfeeding practices.
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Tuesday, August 27, 2024
Soon people will be able to subdue a severe allergic reaction with a nasal spray instead of an injection.
Why Seasonal Allergies Are So Miserable
Friday, April 19, 2024
Flowers and trees are in bloom—and so are pollen allergies. The sneezes, runny noses and itchy eyes that typically come with seasonal allergies are both miserable and extremely common.
6 Best Tips for Surviving Seasonal Allergies
Monday, April 8, 2024
Allergy season is here—and it’s nothing to sneeze at. If the annual bloom of spring flowers and return of warmer temps spells disaster for your health, you’re hardly alone. About 25% of adults and nearly 19% of children report having seasonal allergies, according to the .