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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)

Breastfeeding Best Defense Against Allergic Disease

January 10, 2008 by Amy Spangler | No questions or comments

The incidence of atopic diseases such as asthma, eczema, and food allergies has increased dramatically the last 10 years. Among children under the age of 4 years, asthma rates ... (read more)

Peanut Allergy Developing Earlier in Children

December 12, 2007 by Pauline Lupercio | 3 questions or comments

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)

Breastfeeding May Not Protect Against Asthma and Allergy

September 13, 2007 by Amy Spangler | No questions or comments

The effect of prolonged and exclusive breastfeeding on the risk of allergy and asthma has been the subject of debate for decades. While some studies report a beneficial effect on the risk of atopic dermatitis, the evidence on asthma, hay fever, and food allergies ... (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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