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Infants with low-risk deliveries should not need antibiotics at birth, study suggests

Posted: 13 Jan 2022 06:21 AM PST

Infants born via uncomplicated cesarean delivery, without labor or membrane rupture before delivery and no concern for infection, should not need antibiotics at birth, according to a new study. The findings could help clinicians tailor the use of early antibiotics in newborns. Only those deemed at risk for infection should receive antibiotics, thereby reducing unnecessary use.

Swapping just one food item per day can make diets substantially more planet-friendly

Posted: 13 Jan 2022 06:19 AM PST

If your New Year's resolution is to eat better for the planet, a new study finds it may be easier than you think. Researchers calculated how people can lower their diets' carbon impact by swapping one high-impact food item for similar, more sustainable options.