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Infant Gut Microbiota Influenced By Caesarean Section And Breastfeeding Practices

Method of birth (vaginal birth s. cesarean delivery) and feeding practices (breastfeeding v. formula-feeding) influence the development of gut bacteria in newborns and thus may affect lifelong health, according to a new study in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal).

Brominated Vegetable Oil Q&A

PepsiCo recently announced it would remove brominated vegetable oil (BVO) from its Gatorade drinks in response to customer concerns.

Just what is BVO? And what is it doing in your sports drink?

To learn more, we reached out to food chemists Kantha Shelke, PhD, a Chicago scientist who consults with food companies to develop new products, and Walter Vetter, PhD, who is studying BVO at the University of Hohenheim in Germany.

The 5 Main Reasons Why Toothache Occurs

Dry Mouth Remedies and Cavity Prevention

(Source: blog.naturalgumption.com)

Five Reasons to Go to the Dentist This Year