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Breastfeeding protects infants from antibiotic-resistant bacteria

A new study shows that infants that are breastfed for at least six months have less antibiotic-resistant bacteria in their gut compared with babies breastfed for a shorter time. On the other hand, antibiotic use by mothers increases the number of antibiotic-resistant bacteria in infants. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, […]

Published on October 17, 2018

Going to bed with your ex might not be as bad you think

Conventional wisdom holds that people set themselves up for even greater heartache when they jump into bed with their ex-partner after a breakup. However, according to new findings, having sex with an ex doesn’t seem to hinder moving on after the breakup. This is true even for those who continue to pine for their ex. […]

Published on October 17, 2018

Modifiable dementia risk factor in older adults identified

Stiffness of the aorta — more so than blood pressure or subclinical brain disease — is a key risk factor for dementia. Since aortic stiffness can be reduced by medication and healthy lifestyle changes, these results suggest that people can still lower their dementia risk well into old age. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. […]

Published on October 16, 2018