Sugars from Human Milk Could Help Treat, Prevent Infections in Newborns
American Chemical Society (ACS) via Newswise – Bacteria known as group B Streptococcus (GBS) are a common cause of blood infections, meningitis and stillbirth in newborns.…
Talcum Powder Risks: 5 Reasons to Never Put Baby Powder on Your Skin Again
Christine Ruggeri, CHHC via Dr. Axe – Talcum powder. It seems innocent enough, but did you know scientists have been warning us about potential risks…
Translating Basic Hearing Loss Research into Practical Therapies for Those in Need
Creighton University via Newswise – OMAHA, Neb (March 5, 2021) – A research center at Creighton University, dedicated to preserving or restoring hearing loss, has been…
How Many Hugs a Day Does a Person Need? (Plus Top Hug Benefits)
Rachel Keck, MS via Dr. Axe – A hug is universal. Hugs are so versatile, people all around the world use them to express everything from…
Newfound Ability to Change Baby Brain Activity Could Lead to Rehabilitation for Injured Brains
King’s College London via EurekAlert – Researchers from King’s College London have identified the brain activity for the first time in a newborn baby when they…
What Is Betaine? Benefits, Signs of Deficiency and Food Sources
Jillian Levy, CHHC via Dr. Axe – Betaine (BET) is an amino acid that has been shown to have potential benefits for fighting heart disease, improving body…
Are You Eating Enough Iodine-Rich Foods?
Jillian Levy, CHHC via Dr. Axe – Iodine is considered one of the body’s vital nutrients, responsible for regulating thyroid function, supporting a healthy metabolism, aiding in…
The Most Common Nutrient Deficiencies in Women & What You Need to Know About Them
Jillian Levy, CHHC via Dr. Axe – Studies have shown that women’s nutrient intake is highly dependent on not only their diets, but factors like their economic…
From Scaffolding to Screen Time: Understanding a Child’s Developing Brain for Reading
Cognitive Neuroscience Society via EurekAlert – In the debate about nature versus nurture for developing reading skills, cognitive neuroscientists have a clear message: both matter. From…
When Ventilators Don’t Help COVID-19 Patients, This Might
Michigan Medicine – University of Michigan via Newswise – Ventilators have gotten a lot of attention in the ongoing fight against COVID-19. But hundreds of…
What Pre-Existing Conditions for COVID-19 Are Most Risky?
Dr. Don Colbert – Some people are more susceptible to coronavirus infection, and severe symptoms and disease, than others. Who is most at risk? What…
Gut Microbiome Linked to Behavioral Problems in Children
Angela Betsaida B. Laguipo, BSN via News-Medical Net – Children with behavioral problems may have different compositions in their gut microbiome, with parents playing a…
Reducing Aluminium Intake Can Minimize Potential Health Risks
BFR Federal Institute for Risk Assessment via EurekAlert – Consumers can take up aluminium compounds from various sources, such as food, cosmetic products like aluminum…
Can you Treat a Food Allergy by Altering the Gut Microbiome?
Sally Robertson, B.Sc. via News-Medical Net – Food allergy refers to an abnormal immune reaction to harmless proteins in food (referred to as allergens) that…
Social and Visual Neural Networks Do Not Connect in Some Children With Autism
University of California San Diego Health via News Medical-Net – Among the first and most-documented symptoms of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a child’s aversion…