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Breastfeeding: Breast Milk: More Than Nutrition – How It Supports Infant Development
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Breastfeeding: Breast Milk: More Than Nutrition – How It Supports Infant Development

From immune protection and gut health to biological signalling, discover why breast milk is one of nature's most remarkable early-life foods. Each year, World Breastfeeding Week celebrates and supports breastfeeding mothers whilst raising awareness of the remarkable role breast milk plays in early life. August marks this global campaign coordinated by the World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA) and supported by the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the United Nations children’s fund (UNICEF)...
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Key nutrients to support immunity during measles in the UK
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Key nutrients to support immunity during measles in the UK

Measles: What it is and how nutritional status influences outcomes  What is measles?  Measles (rubeola) is a highly contagious viral infection caused by the measles virus (a morbillivirus). It spreads through airborne droplets when an infected person coughs or sneezes and can remain infectious in the air for up to two hours after exposure.  After infection, the virus initially affects the respiratory tract and then spreads systemically. Symptoms typically appear 7-14 days after exposure...
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A Possible Link Between Early Probiotic Intervention And The Risk Of Neuropsychiatric Disorders Later In Childhood: A Randomized Trial.
Probiotics Children's Health

A Possible Link Between Early Probiotic Intervention And The Risk Of Neuropsychiatric Disorders Later In Childhood: A Randomized Trial.

For some time now there has been a growing body of supportive evidence that the relationship between the bacteria in our digestive tract and our central nervous system may not be as tenuous as some may like to think. In a recent study published in Pediatric Research[1] a retrospective review of data in a small but informative group of children, indicates there may be a positive relationship between the use of a well studied probiotic and reduced risk of developing neuropsychiatric illness. The author’s...
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