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Antibodies in mom’s breast milk are protecting babies

Thursday, October 3, 2024

“We would expect to find differences in antibody levels in different countries, due to different diseases circulating among areas of the world, but this is one of the first times that there’s been a head-to-head comparison for dozens of pathogens across several continents,” says lead author Kirsi Jarvinen-Seppo, a professor of pediatrics, of medicine, and of microbiology and immunology.

Read the full article in US News and World Report

Antibodies in Breast Milk Provide Protection Against Common GI Virus

Wednesday, September 11, 2024

A study led by researchers at the University of Rochester Medical Center found that breast milk provides protection against rotavirus, a common gastrointestinal disease that causes diarrhea, vomiting and fever in infants. Babies whose mothers had high levels of specific antibodies in their breast milk were able to fend off the infection for a longer period than infants whose mothers had lower levels. The findings are expected to drive future research to improve infant health through optimized breastfeeding practices.

People with Food and Other Allergies Have a New Way to Treat Severe Reactions

Tuesday, August 27, 2024

Soon people will be able to subdue a severe allergic reaction with a nasal spray instead of an injection.

Why Seasonal Allergies Are So Miserable

Friday, April 19, 2024

Flowers and trees are in bloom—and so are pollen allergies. The sneezes, runny noses and itchy eyes that typically come with seasonal allergies are both miserable and extremely common.

6 Best Tips for Surviving Seasonal Allergies

Monday, April 8, 2024

Allergy season is here—and it’s nothing to sneeze at. If the annual bloom of spring flowers and return of warmer temps spells disaster for your health, you’re hardly alone. About 25% of adults and nearly 19% of children report having seasonal allergies, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Why Are My Spring Allergies So Bad?

Monday, April 1, 2024

Warmer Winter Weather may Contribute to Surge in Symptoms

Our unusually warm winter in the Rochester region may be making hay fever and other seasonal allergies worse, say UR Medicine experts.

Dr. Emily Weis and Dr. Katherine Tuttle in Allergy, Immunology & Rheumatology offer insight into common spring allergies and the impact of changing weather and suggest ways to nip allergy symptoms in the bud.