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allergies

Early diet of eggs, peanuts may prevent allergies – In the News

Early diet of eggs, peanuts may prevent allergies – In the News

In the News  |  Published: 14 January 201915 January 2019

Infants’ diets should include eggs and peanuts within their first year of life to help prevent allergies, according to new […]

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Sugar consumption and childhood allergies — Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 06 July 201703 August 2018

Higher levels of sugar consumption during pregnancy might lead to an increased risk of allergic asthma and allergies in the […]

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Thumb-suckers and nail-biters defended against allergies – In the News

In the News  |  Published: 12 July 201603 May 2017

Children who suck their thumb or chew their nails are less likely to develop allergies later in life, researchers from […]

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Growing Up in NZ report – in the news

In the News  |  Published: 19 June 201401 July 2014

The latest report from the Growing Up in New Zealand longitudinal study, ‘Now We Are Two‘, has delved deep into […]

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Probiotics and pregnancy

In the News  |  Published: 22 February 201322 February 2013

Exposure to beneficial bacteria before and after birth may lower a child’s risk of developing allergies and eczema. Wellington and […]

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