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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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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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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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Saliva serves as vessel for stomach viruses to travel throughout the body

July 5, 2022 by Jocelyn Solis-Moreira
Epithelial cells

Your saliva carries trillions of microorganisms, and new research points out that stomach viruses also use it as a mode of traveling inside your body. A

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Breast milk antibodies shape infants’ gut bacteria, immunity, study finds

June 28, 2022 by Matt Higgins
breastfeeding

These antibodies can help babies defend against deadly infection-generated diarrheal illness.

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