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September 14, 2023
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Omega-3 supplementation during pregnancy reduces infant risks for food allergy

Omega-3 supplementation during pregnancy reduces infant risks for food allergy

Maternal omega-3 supplementation contributed to decreases in risks for food allergy among infants, including egg and peanut sensitization, according to a review published in The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice.

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September 14, 2023
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Omega-3 supplementation during pregnancy reduces infant risks for food allergy

Omega-3 supplementation during pregnancy reduces infant risks for food allergy

Maternal omega-3 supplementation contributed to decreases in risks for food allergy among infants, including egg and peanut sensitization, according to a review published in The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice.

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September 13, 2023
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Mediterranean diet may reduce postpartum depression

Mediterranean diet may reduce postpartum depression

Mothers in Greece who strongly adhered to a Mediterranean diet had a significantly reduced risk for postpartum depression, according to the results of research published in Nutrients.

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August 17, 2023
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Top in women’s health: New postpartum depression drug; osteoporosis risk during pregnancy

Top in women’s health: New postpartum depression drug; osteoporosis risk during pregnancy

The FDA has recently announced the approval of Zurzuvae, the first and only oral, once-daily treatment for postpartum depression. Prior to the approval, medication for postpartum depression was only available through IV injection.

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August 07, 2023
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Q&A: Breastfeeding success starts before birth

Q&A: Breastfeeding success starts before birth

Breastfeeding is different for every new mother, and the most important aspect is making sure the mother has all the knowledge and support needed to successfully breastfeed her newborn.

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July 13, 2023
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VIDEO: Allergy guidelines differ around globe

VIDEO: Allergy guidelines differ around globe

CHICAGO — In this video, Antonella Muraro, MD, PhD, discusses the main points of her presentation at the Global Food Allergy Prevention Summit.

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July 07, 2023
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Infant feeding practices associated with rates of IgE-mediated food allergies

Infant feeding practices associated with rates of IgE-mediated food allergies

Infants who were breastfed through age 2 months developed significantly more IgE-mediated food allergy than infants who exclusively consumed cow’s milk formula, according to a study published in Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology.

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June 20, 2023
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Study: Dads can make a difference in breastfeeding, safe infant sleep practices

Study: Dads can make a difference in breastfeeding, safe infant sleep practices

Fathers can make a significant difference in whether an infant is breastfed and placed to sleep safely, according to a study published in Pediatrics.

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June 01, 2023
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Maternal peanut consumption affects infant sensitization, allergy

Maternal peanut consumption affects infant sensitization, allergy

Infants whose mothers consumed less than 5 g a week of peanuts while breastfeeding experienced a significant protective effect against peanut sensitization, according to a study published in Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology.

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May 26, 2023
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Q&A: Breastfeeding has beneficial effects on cardiometabolic health

Q&A: Breastfeeding has beneficial effects on cardiometabolic health

Breastfeeding has lasting beneficial effects on cardiometabolic health, including lowering the risk for type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease, for mothers and obesity in their children, according to a life course epidemiologist.

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