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Research Roundup: Germs, Autism, Celiac Screening and More!
Inflammation is a key part of our immune system’s defense network, but how inflammatory processes develop and are regulated is not well understood. A study, led by a researcher at Northwestern University, found that wider exposure to infectious microbes in early childhood predict lower levels of a telling marker of inflammation, C-reactive protein (CRP), in adulthood. Lower CRP means lower inflammation levels; inflammation plays a key role in the development of allergies and other medical conditions.
Vitamin C is for Citrus
Mom was right. We should all eat more fruit and vegetables. These foods offer vitamin C, a critical nutrient we need on a daily basis for the proper functioning of our bodies. This vitamin affects health in a big way—from cartilage and skin to the heart, immune system and even our moods.
Pediatric Allergies Q & A - Bee Allergy, Egg Allergy and More!
My son has hay fever and is highly allergic to peanuts. Now I’m concerned about bees, that if he gets stung he’ll have a severe reaction. Am I right to be worried?