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[ad_1] The preclinical study, published in Science Immunology on March 15, showed that bacteria abundant in the guts of newborns produce serotonin, which promotes the development of immune cells called T-regulatory cells or Tregs. These cells suppress inappropriate immune responses to help prevent autoimmune diseases and dangerous allergic reactions to harmless food items or beneficial gut microbes. "The gut is now known as the second human brain as it makes over 90 percent of the neurotransmitters in the human body. While neurotransmitters such as serotonin are best known for their roles in brain health, receptors for neurotransmitters are located throughout the human body," explained the study's senior author, Dr. Melody Zeng, an assistant professor of immunology in the Gale and Ira Drukier Institute for Children's Research and the Department of Pediatrics at Weill Cornell Medicine. Gut Bacteria in Babies Provide a Helping Hand The researchers observed t...

[ad_1] Preparing for a baby involves getting ready for parenthood, where soon-to-be parents must cover and be sure of everything from mother's health to managing baby's chromosomal conditions, if any. On one hand for newborns, the focus is on good nutrition, vaccinations, and regular check-ups. On the other hand, understanding and dealing with chromosomal conditions requires awareness and timely action.  If a chromosomal condition is identified, parents can work closely with healthcare professionals to create a management plan, addressing medical, developmental, and emotional aspects. According to Dr Venkataswamy Eswarachari, Scientist & Lab Director, MedGenome, "Genetic information guides the development of personalized care plans, including tailoring diets, monitoring developmental milestones, and offering specialized care. Predicting the future trajectory of a chromosomal condition aids parents and healthcare teams in planning for the baby's long-term nee...

[ad_1] World No-Tobacco Day is celebrated every year on May 31 to educate people about the perils associated with tobacco consumption. "Best time to quit smoking is at least four months before pregnancy, that is, whenever you plan pregnancy," Dr Rajashri Tayshete Bhasale, Consultant Gynecologist, Laparoscopic Surgeon and Obstetrician at Wockhardt Hospitals, Mira Road, told IANS. "Smoking can interfere with females' normally functioning ovaries and reduces the number of mature eggs that can be fertilised by lowering the egg count," Dr Manju Gupta, Senior Consultant - Obstetrician & Gynaecologist, Motherhood Hospitals, Noida. According to health experts, exposure to even secondhand or passive smoking can harm biological processes during preconception, pregnancy, and post-delivery. "Even during the nine months of pregnancy, a woman's susceptibility to secondhand smoke's effects might alter, reflecting various pathways of harm as the ...