Infant Infections May Increase the Risk of Heart Disease Later in Life - SciTechDaily

A possible relationship between infant infections and the risk of cardiovascular disease has been discovered Newborns have weakened immune systems. As a result, they are significantly more vulnerable to certain illnesses than older children and adults. Their …

A study led by the Murdoch Children Research Institute (MCRI) found that multiple infections in infancy could put adults at a higher risk of heart disease, obesity, stroke, and type 2 diabetes. A po… [+3924 chars]

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