Science Updates

This study explored how reading achievement in children may be explained by intrinsic functional connectivity of the brain.

This longitudinal study collected single milk samples from 163 mothers and multiple milk samples from 59 mothers in Jiangmen and Guangzhou, China at timepoints from post-partum day 3 until day 168 to analyze their HMO profiles.

Vitamin D’s role in human physiology has been redefined in recent years. Apart from calcium homeostasis and bone health, it was revealed that immune functions can be modulated through vitamin D. It also plays a vital role in fertility, embryo implantation as well as maintenance of pregnancy.

Involving 1,249 Canadian mother-baby pairs, the Canadian Healthy Infant Longitudinal Development Study (CHILD) Cohort Study evaluates the association of multiple breastmilk feeding practices, milk bacteria and milk components with neonatal microbiota composition.

This observational birth cohort study investigated the association between human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) and common allergic outcomes in a cohort of high-allergy risk babies up to 18 years of age.

Maternal administration of Lactobacillus fermentum CECT5716 during breastfeeding has been proposed as an efficient strategy to help prevent lactational mastitis.

In this newly published randomized clinical trial (RCT), bovine milk oligosaccharides (BMOs) was the only component which differed between the test formulas, hence, potentially the main driver for the observed effects on intestinal biomarkers and microbiota of the infant subjects.

The review analyzed the efficacy of omega-3 fatty acid supplementation (EPA, and/or DHA, and or ALA) on the prevention of pregnancy-induced hypertension or preeclampsia.

This Position Paper from International Paediatric Associaton (IPA) provides recommendations to support health needs of children during the COVID-19 crisis and beyond.

This multicenter clinical study in China investigated the risk factors for cow’s milk protein allergy among infants and found the strongest association with maternal food allergy.