Why Some Kids Get Asthma: Infections, Germs, and Immune System Clues
Scientists are learning why some young children develop asthma and keep getting wheezing illnesses. Two common viruses—RSV and rhinovirus—seem to play …
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What Moms Eat During Pregnancy May Help Prevent Food Allergies
Researchers looked at whether the foods a mother eats while pregnant and breastfeeding can help protect her baby from developing food allergies. This review …
Read MoreVitamins A and E May Help Protect Premature Babies from Serious Illness
Premature babies often don't have enough vitamins A and E in their bodies, which can weaken their immune system and increase the risk of a serious intestinal …
Read MoreHow Clean Water and Good Nutrition Boost Kids' Immune Systems
Researchers in Bangladesh studied how clean water, sanitation, and better nutrition affect children's ability to fight off stomach infections. They tracked 120 …
Read MoreEarly Life Choices That May Lower Your Child's IBD Risk
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is becoming more common in children, and scientists believe the early years—from pregnancy through infancy—are crucial for …
Read MoreWhat Pregnant Women Eat May Lower Baby's Allergy Risk
Researchers followed 172 pregnant women in Poland to see how their diet affected their babies' chances of developing allergies. Women who ate more omega-3 …
Read MoreDoes Vitamin D During Pregnancy Prevent Lung Problems in Kids?
Researchers looked at seven high-quality studies to see if pregnant women taking vitamin D supplements could help prevent respiratory diseases and allergies in …
Read MoreWhy Gut Bacteria Matter for Premature Babies' Health
Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is a serious intestinal disease that affects premature babies and can be life-threatening. Scientists are discovering that a …
Read MoreWhat Mom Eats During Pregnancy Shapes Baby's Immune System for Life
Scientists have discovered that what a mother eats during pregnancy and while breastfeeding can permanently change how her baby's immune system works. …
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