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Antibodies in Breast Milk Provide Protection Against Common GI Virus
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
A study led by researchers at the University of Rochester Medical Center found that breast milk provides protection against rotavirus, a common gastrointestinal disease that causes diarrhea, vomiting and fever in infants. Babies whose mothers had high levels of specific antibodies in their breast milk were able to fend off the infection for a longer period than infants whose mothers had lower levels. The findings are expected to drive future research to improve infant health through optimized breastfeeding practices.
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Friday, April 19, 2024
Flowers and trees are in bloom—and so are pollen allergies. The sneezes, runny noses and itchy eyes that typically come with seasonal allergies are both miserable and extremely common.
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