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Articles On Pregnancy and Maternity
October 23, 2019
Even the Fetus Has Gut Bacteria, Study Shows
Newswise.com
"A study in humans and mice demonstrated that a fetus has its own microbiome, or communities of bacteria living in the gut, which are known to play important roles in the immune system and metabolism."
February 7, 2018
Antibiotics during pregnancy could increase a child's risk of infection
TimesLive.co.za
"We do however need to use antibiotics sensibly in all age groups, including pregnant women because they do decrease 'good' bacteria in the gut microbiome."
December 17, 2016
How To Provide The Strongest Foundation For Your Newborn's Microbiome
MindBodyGreen.com, by Dr. Eva Zasloff
"So an essential part of the first few months of a baby's life is establishing a healthy bacterial environment in areas like the skin and the gut."
July 31, 2014
Obesity During Pregnancy Modulates Offspring Microflora Composition And Gastrointestinal Functions
MedicalNewsToday.com
". . . maternal obesity leads to marked changes in the offspring's gastrointestinal microflora composition and gastrointestinal function."
December 17, 2016
How To Provide The Strongest Foundation For Your Newborn's Microbiome
MindBodyGreen.com, by Dr. Eva Zasloff
"So an essential part of the first few months of a baby's life is establishing a healthy bacterial environment in areas like the skin and the gut."
July 31, 2014
Obesity During Pregnancy Modulates Offspring Microflora Composition And Gastrointestinal Functions
MedicalNewsToday.com
". . . maternal obesity leads to marked changes in the offspring's gastrointestinal microflora composition and gastrointestinal function."
August 29, 2013
Human Microbiome May Be Seeded Before Birth
NYTimes.com, by Carl Zimmer
"Dr. Madan and a number of other researchers are now convinced mothers seed their fetuses with microbes during pregnancy. They argue that this early inoculation may be important to the long-term health of babies."
August 12, 2013
Children Born By Caesarean Section At Greater Risk For Allergies
MedicalNewsToday.com
"With natural birth the child is exposed to bacteria in the mother's birth canal, a good start to the formation of the child's own gut microbiota."
July 6, 2013
Eczema May Be Linked To Antibiotic Use In Babies
MedicalNewsToday.com, by Honor Whiteman
"One potential explanation is that broad-spectrum antibiotics alter the gut microflora and that this in turn affects the maturing immune system in a way that promotes allergic disease development."
June 13, 2013
Infant Formula Use Linked To 'Metabolic Stress' And Later Disease Risks: Study
Nutraingredients.com by Nathan Gray
"Infants that are fed formula rather than breast milk may experience metabolic stress that plays a role in long suggested long-term risks for obesity, diabetes and other diseases, say researchers."
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Autoimmune
February 2, 2022
'Gut bacteria may play a role in the development of long COVID'
MedicalNewsToday.com, by James Kingsland
"Many people who recover from COVID-19 report lingering symptoms such as fatigue, muscle weakness, and insomnia, known collectively as post-acute COVID syndrome (PACS) or long COVID. Previous research has found that individuals who experience severe COVID-19 tend to have gut dysbiosis, a disruption in the community of microorganisms living in the gut."
Brain and Neural
November 24, 2021
'Elderly Patients with Mild Cognitive Impairment Exhibit Altered Gut Microbiota Profiles'
Journal of Immunology Research, by Qiong Pan et al
"The composition of gut microbiota differed between normal control and MCI cases. This is the first study to identify a signature series of species in the gut microbiota of individuals with MCI. The results provide a new direction for the future development of an early diagnosis and probiotic regimen."
Food Choices
September 17, 2021
'Fibre Is The New Protein'
FoodNavigator.com, by Oliver Morrison
"With only 9% of adults getting the recommended amount of dietary fibre a day, the UK's Food and Drink Federation has launched a new initiative to boost the nation's fibre consumption."
Health and Exercise
September 14, 2021
The Effects of Nutritional Yeast for Cancer
NutritionFacts.org, by Michael Greger, MD
"Researchers have found that beta-glucan fiber in brewer’s, baker’s, and nutritional yeasts may 'enhance the effect of anticancer chemotherapy or radiation therapy and have a positive effect on the survival and quality of life of cancer patients.' "