Extensive experimental animal studies and epidemiological observations have shown that
environmental influences during early development affect the risk of later pathophysiological …

Human microbial colonization begins at birth and continues to develop and modulate in
species abundance for about 3 years, until the microbiota becomes adult-like. During the …

Aim To systematically review the association between breastfeeding and childhood allergic
disease. Methods Predetermined inclusion/exclusion criteria identified 89 articles from …

In the critical phase of immunological immaturity of the newborn, particularly for the immune
system of mucous membranes, infants receive large amounts of bioactive components …

“Breastfeeding saves lives” and “Breast is best!” are well-known slogans for physicians and
women. Putting the newborn to the breast to nurse is now considered “normative” in the …

Despite a gradual decline in smoking rates over time, exposure to secondhand smoke
(SHS) continues to cause harm to nonsmokers, who are disproportionately children and …

Abstract Purpose of Review The infant gut microbiota has become a focus of multiple
epidemiologic and cohort studies. This microbiome is derived from the mother (via the …

The worldwide prevalence of childhood asthma has been increasing considerably, and the
protection afforded by breastfeeding in its development has been the subject of controversy …

Allergic rhinitis is a symptomatic disorder of the nose induced after allergen exposure by an
immunoglobulin E (IgE)-mediated inflammation of the membranes lining the nose (1). It was …

Previous studies examining blood pressure change over time have modeled an average
population trajectory. Recent research among older adults suggests there may be …