Thumb-sucking and nail-biting children show fewer allergies in later life
Children who suck their thumbs or bite their nails may be less likely to develop allergies, according to a new University of Otago study. The finding emerges from the long-running…
Avoiding peanut after building tolerance is safe for children
The Immune Tolerance Network’s (ITN) LEAP-ON clinical trial has found that peanut allergy prevention achieved from early peanut consumption in at-risk infants persists after a one-year period of avoiding peanut.…
Drinking more water reduces sugar, sodium and saturated fat intake
— For people who want to control their weight or reduce their intakes of sugar, sodium and saturated fat, tap water may be what the doctor ordered. A new study…
Regular aspirin use found to protect against overall cancer risk
Preventive effect most apparent against colorectal, other gastrointestinal tumors An analysis of data from two major, long-term epidemiologic studies finds that the regular use of aspirin significantly reduces the overall…
A little alcohol in pregnancy puts future generations at risk
BINGHAMTON, NY – When a mother drinks alcohol during pregnancy, even a small dose, she can increase the chances that the next three generations may develop alcoholism, according to a…
Diabetes During Pregnancy Associated With Increased Risk of Low Milk Supply
A new study shows that women with diabetes during pregnancy face a significantly higher risk of having a low milk supply. The Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center study, published online…
Cranberries help urinary tract infections, but not as juice
A urinary tract infection (UTI) can be an unwelcome visitor—leaving you with the urge to sprint for the bathroom every few minutes. You may have heard that drinking a large…
Iron in the blood could cause cell damage, say researchers
Concentrations of iron similar to those delivered in standard treatments can trigger DNA damage within 10 minutes, when given to cells in the lab. This is the finding of scientists…
University of Cambridge: Alzheimer’s preventative drug hope
An approved anti-cancer drug successfully targets the first step in the toxic chain reaction that leads to Alzheimer’s disease, suggesting that treatments may be found to lower the risk of…
Asthma and allergies: a protective factor in farm milk
Fresh, unprocessed cow’s milk has a higher content of omega-3 fatty acids than does pasteurized, homogenized or low-fat milk. This factor partly explains why children who consume the unprocessed product…