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  • Feeding Babies Solid Food Too Early May Introduce Future Health Risks

    Feeding Babies Solid Food Too Early May Introduce Future Health Risks

    Feeding infants solid food before three months may increase future health risks such as obesity, diabetes, and hypertension. Researchers found early solid food in babies causes changes in the gut bacteria and bacterial byproducts, called short-chain fatty acids. These changes may portend future health risks, especially the chance of being overweight. The findings were by…