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Why a Healthy Gut Might Be the Key to Helping Babies Get the Most Out of Vaccines
New research shows that healthy gut bacteria, especially Bifidobacteria, help babies develop...
Downside of Antibiotics for Kids: More Food Allergies
In a new study reported in the journal Allergy, Asthma and Clinical Immunology researchers say that...
Repeated Use of Antibiotics May Have Long Lasting Effects on Development
Antibiotics are used to treat a number of conditions in children, but they are sometimes over...
Use of Antibiotics in Infancy May Disrupt Gut Microbes and Cause Illness Late in Life
Antibiotics are the most common medications prescribed to children. According to experts, a third...
Study: Use of Antibiotics during Infancy Linked to Higher Risk of Eczema
Eczema, a chronic skin condition that causes inflammation and itchy, sometimes painful flare-ups...
American Academy of Pediatrics Reasserts Importance of Amended Guidelines on Ear Infections
Children are at highest risk for developing ear infections because their Eustachian tubes are...
Antibiotics Ineffective at Treating Cold-Related Cough in Children
Cough and cold season is already in full swing, and that means that parents are wondering how to...
Fewer Antibiotics Prescribed to Children but ADHD and Contraceptives Increase
A recent study, conducted by the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) revealed that antibiotics...
Study Finds Children are Prescribed Unnecessary Antibiotics Far Too Often
The unnecessary use of antibiotics is contributing to the rise of drug resistant superbugs. A...
Antibiotics For Infants Could Increase Asthma Risk
Giving antibiotics to infants younger than 6 months could increase their risk of asthma. New...