Immunology
From the Journals
Fast foods contain endocrine-disrupting chemicals
“There’s very limited research out there to understand the human health effects” of DEHT in food.
From the Journals
Early trials underway to test mushrooms as COVID treatment
“They are not even as psychoactive as a cup of tea.”
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Breast milk of COVID-19–infected mothers helps build infant’s immune defenses
Children born to mothers infected with the COVID-19 virus were able to develop their own immune defenses via their mother’s breast milk.
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Early peanut feeding guidelines still not reaching families
“Despite strong evidence that early introduction of peanut within the first year of life can prevent the development of peanut allergy, this...
From the Journals
Alopecia tied to a threefold increased risk for dementia
“AA shares a similar inflammatory signature with dementia and has great psychological impacts that lead to poor social engagement,” lead author Dr...
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Most infant formula trials lack transparency, carry high risk of bias: Systematic review
The international team of investigators suggested “some trials might have a marketing aim and no robust scientific aim,” concluding “much of the...
Practice Alert
Influenza vaccine update, 2021-22
Give the vaccine by the end of October. The CDC states that COVID-19 vaccines can be co-administered with influenza vaccines, but reactogenicity...
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Even one vaccinated member can cut family’s COVID risk
Study findings may be particularly welcome in regions of the world where vaccination rates are very low, according to investigators.
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No short-term death risk in elderly after COVID-19 vaccines
Early reports of deaths shortly after mRNA-based vaccination of very frail elderly patients in Norway prompted a nationwide safety study.
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9-step ladder may kids with allergies return to eggs
Attempts to reintroduce egg into the child’s diet can start at the age of 12 months or 6 months from the last reaction.
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Worried parents scramble to vaccinate kids despite FDA guidance
More than half of all parents with children under 12 say they plan to get their kids vaccinated, according to a Gallup poll.