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Berry Good
In the lineup of beneficial berries, cranberries are often overlooked. Yet this tart little fruit, a native of America, is a nutritional super-star. The main health claim of the cranberry is related to urinary tract wellness. Cranberries contain specialized proanthocyanidins and d-mannose, active compounds that block pathological bacteria from attaching to cell walls in the kidneys and urinary tract, helping prevent urinary tract infections.
Pediatric Allergies Q & A - Nut Allergy, Reflux, Pumpkin Seeds & More!
My 18-year-old daughter is severely allergic to nuts. She’s about to move out to attend college. I’m worried that she won’t do what she’s supposed to do to prevent a serious reaction. Should I be concerned?
Research Roundup: Baby's First Bite, Diagnosing Autism and More!
In the study, part of the All Infants in Southeast Sweden project, over 9,000 parents recorded when breast-feeding started and stopped, dates of first gluten-containing foods, and all infections during the child’s first year of life. Occurrences of biopsy-confirmed celiac disease were then recorded over approximately seven years of follow-up.