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This sweet potato could help babies sleep better and build stronger immune systems

August 9, 2023 by Gut News Wire
Sweet potato or kūmara

Researchers at the University of Auckland are exploring the potential benefits of kūmara, a sweet potato native to New Zealand, for babies’ sleep and immune health.

Categories Children's Gut health, Immunity Tags babies, microbiome, prebiotics, sweet potato Leave a comment

IBD trigger found in popular junk foods? This dye may worsen children’s gut health, scientists warn

December 26, 2022December 25, 2022 by Gut News Wire
Child with IBD symptoms, stomach pain

A popular food dye aimed at kids could trigger inflammatory bowel disease, according to “alarming” new research.

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Gut mechanism responsible for rebound weight gain in children with obesity uncovered

October 26, 2022 by Shyla Cadogan
Childhood obesity concept

New research shows that children with obesity who’ve experienced recent weight loss are more likely to display hunger-related brain activity post-meal.

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Primate study confirms impact mothers have on their child’s gut bacteria

October 19, 2022 by Jocelyn Solis-Moreira
Baby gelada

Scientists studied wild primates, called geladas, to find the first evidence of a maternal influence on the gut development of offspring, even after weaning.

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Giving infants antibiotics may raise their risk of gut health issues in adulthood

September 29, 2022 by Dr. Faith Coleman
Definition of antibiotics

A new study, finds that early life exposure to antibiotics in neonatal mice has adverse effects on the gut into adulthood.

Categories Antibiotic Resistance, Children's Gut health, Gut Health, Microbiome Tags antibiotics, babies, gut health, microbiome Leave a comment

Air pollution harms infant gut health, low-income communities take the brunt

September 7, 2022 by Shyla Cadogan
Air pollution over Shanghai, China

Researchers at the University of Colorado reveal a link between air pollution and harsh changes in the gut bacteria of infants.

Categories Children's Gut health, Microbiome Tags air pollution, babies, children, gut bacteria, gut health, microbiome Leave a comment

Is breast milk better for gut health of premature babies than formula?

August 16, 2022 by Dr. Faith Coleman
Premature baby in an incubator

New research reports that breast milk-fed “preemies” are healthier, on average, than formula fed “preemies.”

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Type 1 diabetes may be triggered by gut bacteria, study suggests

August 11, 2022 by Shyla Cadogan
Blocks spell Diabetes

Researchers have discovered a certain species of gut bacteria that makes a peptide which mimics the specific insulin peptide targeted by the immune system in Type 1 diabetes.

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Consuming extra virgin olive oil during pregnancy increases antioxidants in breast milk, infants

July 13, 2022 by Matt Higgins
extra virgin olive oil

Extra virgin olive oil is a main component in the Mediterranean diet, and now it’s found to have healthy effects in breast milk.

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GoGo squeeZ targets gut health in kids with new immune support snack

July 13, 2022July 12, 2022 by Matt Higgins
Happy ImmuneZ Pack

GoGo squeeZ has dropped new products to support immune health as well as brain health in youngsters.

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