Western diet harms immune system – increasing risk of food poisoning & infection
In a recent study, researchers at APC Microbiome, University College Cork. found that the western…
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New Link Between C-Sections and Childhood Obesity
A new study indicates that children delivered via c-section of overweight or obese mothers are…
Children Born by C-Section At Much Greater Risk of Obesity
In a review of studies conducted at the University of Edinburgh – and published in…
Study attempts to remodel baby’s gut bacteria, reducing future risk of disease
The collection of bacteria residing mainly in our gut – known as the human microbiome…
Gut Bacteria May Affect Development of Asthma in Children – New Study Indicates
Asthma – together with a common skin and food allergies has been linked with our…
Study Finds Causal Link Between C-section Birth and Increased Risk of Obesity
There is mounting evidence that the way in which you are born, and fed during…
Antibiotics During Child Birth Effect Healthy Gut Bacteria in Babies
According to a study from McMaster University in Canada, the use of antibiotics during child…
Antibiotic use in mothers can harm children in years to come
The use of antibiotics in infants and young children is understood to affect the development…
Mothers Gut Bacteria in Pregnancy Influences Health of Child According to Study
A new study has found that the make up of the bacteria in a mother’s…
Why the First Born Often Suffer from Allergies – While Their Siblings Don’t
If you’re the eldest child and suffer from allergies or asthma while your younger siblings…