Month: December 2021

Two-year follow up shows delaying umbilical cord clamping saves babies’ lives

A new study finds that aiming to wait just 60 seconds to clamp the umbilical cord of very premature babies at birth continues to have benefits two years on – decreasing the child’s risk of death or major disability. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of […]

Published on December 9, 2021

More Time Outdoors May Lower Risk for MS in Youth

Children at risk for multiple sclerosis (MS) might find some protection from the disease by spending more time in the sun, a small study suggests. Although MS is rare in children and young adults, those with relatives who have the condition have increased odds of developing… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David […]

Published on December 9, 2021

Omicron vs. COVID-19 Vaccines: What More Do we Need to Know?

Laboratory studies released this week suggest that the omicron variant of the coronavirus will blunt the power of Pfizer and BioNTech’s vaccine to prevent COVID-19 infection after two doses, although a third dose, early BioNTech, Pfizer data suggests, may restore that… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a […]

Published on December 9, 2021