I remember reading of a study recently that was published in the first November issue of the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine from the American Thoracic Society. In that study, findings were reported that although breastfeeding normally provides some protection from the later development of asthma, mothers with asthma who... Read more
I've been a nurse for more than 30 years and a mom for 26. As long as I can remember, the prevailing wisdom on when to introduce solid foods for babies has fluctuated. At one time, they said only breast milk or formula for the first 6 months. Then, it was cereal at 3 months, and so on. And even now, it can depend on who you talk to as to the... Read more
Moms to be who have a history of allergies and/or asthma themselves may pass a high risk of the same to their newborns. They can't help it. It's just that allergies tend to run in families. But a new study published in the journal, Thorax, this month reports that eating a Mediterranean diet while pregnant can provide significant... Read more
I read an interesting article recently. Apparently, the plastic and other synthetic materials that can be found in the interior of a motor vehicle might be highly toxic allergens. We already know that dust and mold often lurk unseen inside vehicles. Now, it seems there could be other risks too. Could be is the operative term. Although the... Read more
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