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The Important Role of Human Milk Oligosaccharides* in Infant Formula

Ongoing research shows how these prebiotics can benefit your baby’s development.

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Baby on tummy looking at a rattle on the floor with wide eyes and an open mouth
Baby on tummy looking at a rattle on the floor with wide eyes and an open mouth

PREGNANCY & CHILDHOOD

A Primer on Carbohydrates in Infant Formula

Carbohydrates are one of the primary energy sources for infants. Here’s what you may want to know.

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A Primer on Protein in Infant Formula

Protein plays a role in growth, immune health, and brain development. Here’s what you may want to know.

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A baby lays on their mother's chest
A baby lays on their mother's chest

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A Primer on Fats in Infant Formula

Fats play a critical role in infant nutrition. Here’s what you may want to know.

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A mother cradling a baby while feeding a bottle
A mother cradling a baby while feeding a bottle

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A Primer on Other Ingredients in Your Baby’s Formula

Learn about the most common infant formula ingredients and their benefits.

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Mom holding a sleeping baby wrapped in a blue cloth baby carrier
Mom holding a sleeping baby wrapped in a blue cloth baby carrier

NUTRITION CARE

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Sick Season? Look to Pedialyte® for Rehydration

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Sick Season? Look to Pedialyte® for Rehydration

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Winter tends to bring more than just cold weather; it also brings a wave of illnesses. And when you’re sick – whether you’re experiencing flu, fever, vomiting or diarrhea – you are more susceptible to dehydration as you lose vital fluids and electrolytes that your body needs.

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What Is the Glycemic Index? Understanding Low vs. High Glycemic Carbohydrates

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Understanding Low vs. High Glycemic Foods

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If you have diabetes, you're probably well aware that some foods elevate blood sugar levels more than others after a meal. This is called postprandial glucose response (PPG response), and it's key to effective diabetes management. To understand how certain foods affect your blood sugar, it can be helpful to know where they land on the glycemic index scale. But what is the glycemic index, exactly, and how does it affect PPG response?

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What Is Insulin Resistance and How Is it Related to Diabetes?

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What Is Insulin Resistance and How Is it Related to Diabetes?

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Insulin resistance is one of many terms people use when talking about their health, especially in the context of type 2 diabetes. But what is insulin resistance, and how are the two related? Keep reading to discover the connection, risk factors and nutrition tips to help manage blood sugar.

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PREGNANCY & CHILDHOOD

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A Primer on Other Ingredients in Your Baby’s Formula

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A Primer on Other Ingredients in Your Baby’s Formula

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In addition to the three macronutrients—carbohydrates, fats, and proteins—infant formulas provide other nutritional components including essential micronutrients (vitamins and minerals), and other optional ingredients such as probiotics, prebiotics and HMOs, which have been shown to be beneficial to babies. Keep reading to learn about the most common infant formula ingredients and their benefits.

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Taking a Farm to Formula Approach: Pure Bliss by Similac Irish Farms Infant Formula

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Taking a Farm to Formula Approach: Pure Bliss® by Similac® Irish Farms*

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Key Takeaways

• Ireland is known for its milk and dairy products.

• There are various reasons why Ireland is an ideal place for dairy farming, such as Ireland’s temperate climate, grassy pastures and welfare-friendly farms.

• Made in Ireland, Pure Bliss® by Similac® Irish Farms* infant formula starts with fresh milk sourced from cows in Ireland and offers complete nutrition for your baby’s first 12 months.

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LIFESTYLE NUTRITION

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Nutrition Myths to Let Go of in 2026 – According to Experts

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Nutrition Myths to Let Go of in 2026 – According to Experts

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Today’s world is more interconnected than ever. Information that once spread in months or years can now go viral in minutes. From social media trends to oversimplified wellness advice, many myths persist despite growing evidence to the contrary.

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Flex Your Future: Muscle Preservation for Active Adults

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Flex Your Future: Muscle Preservation for Active Adults

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Top 5 Nutrition Tips for Women to Support Healthy Aging

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Top 5 Nutrition Tips to Support Healthy Aging in Women

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Aging is a natural process that every woman goes through. Although the passing decades are accompanied by bodily wear and tear, good nutrition and an active lifestyle can help women mitigate declines in muscle and joint health, bone density and skin integrity. Understanding how nutrition affects the changes you experience with aging can help you make informed choices about your health.

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MALNUTRITION

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Addressing Malnutrition: The Power of the Community Health Worker

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Addressing Malnutrition: The Power of Community Health Workers

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• Community health workers (CHW) are highly trusted community members who have basic training in public health. They visit households to provide basic healthcare services in many countries and help to bridge the gap between healthcare facilities and the communities they serve.
• Expanding primary-level care through CHWs can alleviate pressure on overburdened healthcare systems, providing essential services like malnutrition screening.
• Abbott is committed to strengthening capacity among CHWs to address malnutrition at the primary healthcare and household level.

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The Communitys Role in Identifying the Risk of Malnutrition

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The Community's Role in Identifying the Risk of Malnutrition

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• Malnutrition is a complex issue that requires collaboration to make a meaningful impact.
• A recent study shows success in training non-healthcare facilitators to screen for malnutrition in communities where resources are limited.
• Abbott is committed to supporting communities with the tools they need to fight malnutrition.

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The Causes of Undernutrition in Adults: Beyond Inadequate Intake

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The Causes of Undernutrition in Adults: Beyond Inadequate Intake

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Malnutrition exists in different forms, and each type can uniquely affect bodily function at all ages. The causes of nutrition imbalances can vary and are often a complex makeup of individual, community and policy factors. Symptoms depend on the degree of nutrient deficiency and may not always be immediately apparent.

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