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Baby’s first stool can help predict risk of developing allergies – Science Daily
Researchers have shown that the composition of a baby’s first feces — a thick, dark green substance known as meconium — is associated with whether or not a child…
It may seem like an unusual place to go looking for answers, but the contents of a baby’s first diaper can reveal a lot about a newborn’s future health.In a new study published today in Cell Reports Medicine, a team of University of British Columbia (UBC) researchers has shown that the composition of a baby’s first poop — a thick, dark green substance known as meconium — is associated with whether or not a child will develop allergies within their first year of life.
“Our analysis revealed that…
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