Infant & Baby Feeding
Breast-fed Babies Breathe Easier
The longer that children breastfeed, the less likely they are to wheeze when they reach their first birthdays, according to a study published in the October 2003 Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immuno…
Chubby Babies
Almost every day I hear from parents or grandparents who are concerned because they feel that the babies they love just aren't getting enough to eat. They try to coax them to take just a few more ounc…
Breast Feeding and Asthma
We've known for awhile that when mothers have asthma (or related conditions such as eczema and hay fever) breast feeding for at least 4 to 6 months will lower the risk of her child developing asthma. …
Breastfeeding Drops Risk of Obesity
Childhood obesity rates continue to climb. However, babies who are breastfed have a 30 percent drop in their risk of obesity, according to a study published in the June 8, 2002 issue of The Lancet. Th…
Colic and Apple Juice
Dr. Greene's take on colic and apple juice... Colic is often defined by the rule of threes - crying more than 3 hours a day, more than 3 days a week, for more than 3 weeks. Parents usually report incr…
The Bottom Line
The nutrients DHA and ARA, found naturally in breastmilk, have been in the news a lot lately. Controversy! Some studies of DHA and ARA in formula have detected significant benefits for children. (more…
DHA & ARA: A Personal Story
I was scheduled to appear on National Public Radio to discuss an exciting development for babies: for the first time DHA and ARA have been added to an infant formula in the US. As the moment approache…
Breast-Feeding and Obesity: What’s the Real Deal?
Dr. Greene explores contradictory studies about breastfeeding and obesity... It can be demoralizing when you get contradictory information about health. Two studies in the May 16th, 2001 issue of The …
Breastfeeding and Vitamins
Dr. Greene's take on breastfeeding and vitamins... Research has shown that women who are dieting and exercising tend to produce breast milk lower in certain nutrients, such as vitamin B6, that are imp…
Cow’s Milk and Diabetes
Dr. Greene reports on a study looking at cow's milk and type 1 diabetes... Pediatric News (33(8):2, 1999), has reported on a significant new study coming out of Finland. Up until now, the relationship…