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Two Studies Suggest Ways to Lower Type-1 Diabetes Risk

March 15, 2008 by Amy Spangler | No questions or comments

The consensus view is that there is no substitute for a healthy diet and regular exercise, but a growing body of evidence suggests that vitamin D supplements may protect against a wide range of auto-immune diseases including type-1 diabetes. A ... (read more)

Peanut Allergy Developing Earlier in Children

December 12, 2007 by Pauline Lupercio | 1 question or comment

No one knows why, but peanut allergies are showing up in children at much younger ages. New research published in December issue of Pediatrics reports that the median age of the first allergic ... (read more)

Survey Looks at Preconception Health Indicators

July 11, 2007 by Amy Spangler | No questions or comments

According to a recent survey by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), despite widespread educational efforts, some women still lack an understanding of the importance of taking folic acid prior to getting pregnant to reduce the risk of birth defects. The ... (read more)

Nutrition4Life

April 27, 2007 by Amy Spangler | No questions or comments

If you have a baby with cystic fibrosis and would like to breastfeed, you might want to explore CF Nutrition4Life. It's a wonderful site where parents of children with cystic fibrosis share their personal stories along with their incredible experience. The site ... (read more)

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