Study shows role of fathers in seeding the microbiota of newborns and confirms benefits of maternal fecal microbiota transplants

A mother’s contribution to the makeup of a newborn baby’s microbiota has been well documented. Now a new paper published June 12 in Cell Host & Microbe shows the important

A forgotten drug is giving new hope to kids with a rare disease

A medication that has been around for decades and used to treat several conditions, including a chronic parasitic infection, is now emerging as a potential option for patients with a

Nurturing now, thriving later: The lasting power of affectionate mothering

Affectionate mothering in childhood may have a lasting impact on important personality traits, potentially influencing life outcomes such as educational achievement, economic success, and health and well-being, according to research