Bifidobacterium breve, or B breve for short, is a bacterial species that's found in the human intestine. It's especially relevant in early life, being one of the most abundant bacteria in the newborn gut.
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An immune component of breast milk known as the complement system shapes the gut environment of infant mice in ways that make them less susceptible to certain disease-causing bacteria, according to a study led by researchers ...
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Providing human breast milk to preterm infants is a strategy for preventing complications including necrotizing enterocolitis. Because a mother's own milk (considered the gold standard) is not always available, it is important ...
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More than 320 million years of mammalian evolution has adapted breast milk to meet all the physiological needs of babies: It contains not only nutrients, but also hormones, antimicrobials, digestive enzymes, and growth factors. ...
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Breast milk is widely acknowledged as the most beneficial nutrition for infants, but many families face medical or logistical challenges in breastfeeding. In the U.S., just 45% of infants continue to be exclusively breastfed ...
Aug 31, 2023
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Breastfeeding has long been used as a method to help keep newborns healthy and protected against a variety of diseases. But certain sugars naturally found in breast milk could also help prevent infections before a baby arrives.
Aug 9, 2023
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It is one of the few foods that nearly everyone on the planet has consumed at some point. It's linked to a host of health benefits, from reducing the risk of asthma and Type 1 diabetes to fighting off infections.
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Arsenic contamination is a significant threat to human health in many parts of the world. Exposure to high levels of arsenic has been associated with a range of health problems such as diabetes, cognitive dysfunction, and ...
Feb 9, 2023
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Breastfed babies are believed to suffer fewer allergic conditions, like eczema and food allergies, than formula-fed babies; yet the reason has not been well understood. Now, a new study by Penn State College of Medicine finds ...
Nov 15, 2022
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Q: Is it clear that breastfeeding is the best choice for most babies? If I need to supplement with formula, is that OK?
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