In recent research, scientists have been exploring the important role intestinal microbiomes play in the diets and food intolerances of entire populations. Much of this bacterial make-up in the intestines is formed within the first year of life. What happens within that first year is explored in the present study, where researchers observed changes to gut bacteria […]
Tag: infant health
Child deaths significantly reduced in India since 2005 
One million child deaths have been avoided in India from 2005-2015, but that number could have been three times greater if proper national child health programs were in place, according to a new study. The reduction is driven by significant drops in mortality from pneumonia, diarrhea, tetanus and measles. The study found a 3.3% annual […]
Baby soothers shown to contain harmful BPA compounds
Endocrine-disrupting compounds, such as BPA, parabens, and some antimicrobials, have been shown to negatively influence hormones and produce harmful developmental effects. As such, these compounds have been banned from most baby products, such as sippy cups and baby bottles. But a new study recently found BPA, as well as other parabel and antimicrobial compounds, in […]
Funding health innovations – the lucky iron fish
Grand Challenges Canada, funded by the Government of Canada, has announced $12 million for projects worldwide aimed at improving the health and saving the lives of mothers, newborns and children in developing countries. Four projects with a proven track record will receive “transition to scale” investments: an example is the “Lucky Iron Fish” developed by a […]
