Non-standard baby formula linked to faster infant growth

Non-standard baby formula linked to faster infant growth

Researchers from the University of Iowa found that babies fed lactose-free or hydrolyzed formulas gained weight faster in their first year, raising new questions about how modern formula compositions may shape lifelong health. Study: Effects of Infant Formula Type on Early Childhood Growth Outcomes: A Retrospective Cohort Study. Image credit: New Africa/Shutterstock.com With childhood obesity…

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Trump claims ‘no downside’ to avoiding Tylenol during pregnancy. He’s wrong.

Trump claims ‘no downside’ to avoiding Tylenol during pregnancy. He’s wrong.

Obstetricians have long advised their pregnant patients that Tylenol is the safest option to reduce fever or pain. President Donald Trump stood before a national audience on Sept. 22 and contradicted that. “Don’t take Tylenol,” Trump said during an hourlong White House press conference that included his leading health appointees. “There’s no downside. Don’t take…

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Core sugars in breast milk fuel gut and brain health beyond 12 months

Core sugars in breast milk fuel gut and brain health beyond 12 months

A comprehensive review reveals that six core breast milk sugars persist well beyond infancy, providing ongoing benefits for gut, immune, and brain development during the second year of life. Review: A review of human milk oligosaccharide concentrations of breast milk for infants and young children through 24 months of age. Image Credit: Pixel-Shot  / Shutterstock…

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