Breast Milk

Breastfeeding habits barely change milk’s microbiome, study reveals

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Despite common beliefs, new research shows that how often and how long mothers breastfeed has almost no impact on milk microbiome diversity. Study: The human milk microbiome is minimally associated with breastfeeding practices. Image credit: comzeal images/Shutterstock.com A recent paper in the journal Scientific Reports explored associations between human milk bacteria and breastfeeding attributes. Introduction Breast milk is … Read more

Understanding cow’s milk allergy in breastfed infants

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As researchers uncover the complexities behind cow’s milk allergy in breastfed infants, new evidence suggests that strict maternal dairy avoidance may not always be necessary, paving the way for more personalized and evidence-based management. Study: Cow’s Milk Allergy in Breastfed Infants: What We Need to Know About Mechanisms, Management, and Maternal Role. Image Credit: Pixel-Shot / … Read more

Researchers establish a new golden standard for human lactation studies

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Women who choose to stop treatment during pregnancy and breastfeeding are putting their health at risk, and have to weigh their desire to have children and breastfeed against a risk that we know very little about. In two ongoing clinical trials, researchers establish a new standard for human lactation studies that includes sampling of breast … Read more

Longer breastfeeding boosts brain growth and thinking skills in teens, study shows

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New research reveals that extended breastfeeding benefits infants and helps adolescents build stronger brains and sharper thinking, highlighting the long-term value of following global breastfeeding recommendations. Study: Sustained breastfeeding associations with brain structure and cognition from late childhood to early adolescence. Image Credit: Kittyfly / Shutterstock Breastfeeding’s neurocognitive benefits on infants and children are generally supported, although … Read more

EasyJet Belfast Flight Boarding Embarrassment

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Archyde Okay, here’s the rewritten article, adhering to AP style, semantic HTML5, SEO best practices for archyde.com, adn aiming for a natural, human-like quality. “`html EasyJet Apologizes After Mother Charged Extra for Breast Milk Luggage Archyde News EasyJet Apologizes After Mother Charged Extra for Breast Milk Luggage Published: 2025/05/02 15:26:56 Daisy Crawford Daisy Crawford during … Read more

Breast Milk Sharing: Facebook Risks & Warnings

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The Perils of Online Breast Milk Sharing: A Growing Concern Table of Contents The Perils of Online Breast Milk Sharing: A Growing Concern The Rise of Informal Milk Exchanges Hidden Dangers: Why Experts Urge Caution the Importance of Regulated Milk Banks Navigating the challenges: A Call for Awareness The Hidden Dangers of Online Breast Milk … Read more

Investigation of the sustainability of breastfeeding and infant nutrition in the earthquake region based on mothers’ experiences: a qualitative study | BMC Public Health

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This study aimed to assess the long-term viability of breastfeeding and child feeding practices in the earthquake-affected area, drawing on the firsthand accounts of mothers who experienced the Kahramanmaraş earthquake in Türkiye in early 2023. As a result of the interviews conducted with the mothers, the themes of expectations from health personnel, requirements related to … Read more

Do prenatal antibiotics weaken breast milk immunity? A new study aims to find out

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Could antibiotics taken during pregnancy weaken the protective power of breast milk? A new study will explore whether prenatal antibiotic exposure reduces key immune factors in breast milk, potentially altering a newborn’s gut microbiome and immune resilience. Study Protocol: Effect of prenatal antibiotics on breast milk and neonatal IgA and microbiome: a case-control translational study … Read more