Infant Health
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Newborns in Manitoba to be screened for rare genetic diseasesAll babies born in Manitoba will now be screened for an additional set of rare genetic diseases, called Severe Combined Immune Deficiency.HealthMay 23, 2019
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Study finds breast milk sugar may help stop food allergies in babiesA Manitoba study has found that sugars in breast milk may help prevent food allergies from developing in children.HealthJul 3, 2018
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Reality check: Does prolonged breastfeeding make your child smarter?Over the years studies have said there's a link between breastfeeding and intelligence, but a new study is saying otherwise.HealthMar 27, 2017
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Giving infants 400 IUs of vitamin D daily develops healthy bones: studyA supplement of 400 international units of vitamin D each day is enough to ensure an infant's health for at least the first 12 months of life, Canadian researchers have determined after testing out several dosage levels in babies.FeaturesApr 30, 2013
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