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Probiotics can prevent sepsis in infants

Probiotics can prevent sepsis in infants, according to the latest groundbreaking research from the University of Nebraska Medical Center. The researchers found that a special mixture of beneficial bacteria reduced incidences of sepsis in infants in India by 40 percent. The cost to treat each infant was only $1 each. […]

by September 2, 2017
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Chemicals in soaps and lotions may cause irreversible problems in infants

Chemicals in soaps and lotions may cause irreversible problems in infants, according to research from Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. The researchers discovered that exposure to triclocarban (TCC), an antibacterial chemical found in personal care products may spread from mother to child and cause problems with lipid metabolism. “Our results are […]

by August 10, 2017