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When should parents feed potentially allergenic foods to their infants?

Maxwell Tran, Malcolm Sears

New Canadian research suggests that delaying the introduction of milk, egg and peanut may actually increase the risk of food allergy among infants.
Can Breastfeeding Help Protect Babies from Asthma?

Lorena Vehling, Meghan Azad

New research shows that breastfed babies have a reduced rate of wheezing, putting them at a lower risk for asthma later on.
A Child’s Unique “Web of Exposures” Can Affect Lung Health

Michelle North, Anne Ellis

Naturally, aspects of a person’s environment are connected, but until recently, scientists lacked the tools to visualize this complex web. The “exposome” concept maps environmental exposures and shows how they can affect a person’s health.

When should parents feed potentially allergenic foods to their infants?