Pediatrics
Breastfeeding by moms who've had COVID may help protect newborn
Moms who had COVID-19 when they gave birth may help stimulate their infant's burgeoning immunity against the virus by breastfeeding, a small study hints.
Nov 4, 2021
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News tagged with breast milk
Immunology
Possible protective impact of breast milk and amniotic fluid on coronavirus variant in pregnant women and newborns
New collaborative research from Swansea University and the University of Aberdeen has identified potential protective effects in breast milk and amniotic fluid against SARS-CoV-2. The study was published in Pediatric Allergy ...
Oct 27, 2021
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Other
Breast milk companies are popping up around the globe: Why haven't governments stepped in?
Over the last few decades, the demand for breast milk has grown. The message "breast is best" has driven parents and caregivers to buy breast milk. Even the unwell, bodybuilders and "clean eaters" are known to use it. Once ...
Oct 21, 2021
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Immunology
Breast milk from Mennonite moms on farms may better protect babies from allergies
Atopic diseases, which include eczema, allergic rhinitis, asthma, and food allergy, are closely linked to allergies against airborne particles, such as pollen, dust, mold, or animal dander, or foodstuffs like peanut, milk, ...
Oct 11, 2021
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Pediatrics
Breast milk of marijuana users does not hurt short-term health of premature infants, long-term effects still unknown
Legalization of marijuana has been associated with increased use in women of childbearing age. Since tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), one of the active ingredients in marijuana, passes through breast milk, many neonatal intensive ...
Oct 8, 2021
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Oncology & Cancer
Sugar compounds in breast milk relieve uncomfortable side effects caused by chemotherapy
Two Vanderbilt researchers have isolated sugar compounds in breast milk that can relieve hidden yet life-altering negative side effects of cancer treatment. Traditional chemotherapy destroys cancer by killing rapidly growing ...
Oct 4, 2021
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Diabetes
Breastfeeding protects against type 1 diabetes but cow's milk raises risk, research suggests
New research presented at the Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD), held online this year, shows that breastfeeding is associated with a lower risk of developing type 1 diabetes (T1D). ...
Sep 29, 2021
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Study: Breast milk found less nutritious due to chemicals
New research shows that exposure to PFAS chemicals is linked with decreasing nutritional value of breast milk. "It's nearly impossible for people to avoid these harmful chemicals. Therefore, we must show what effects they ...
Sep 20, 2021
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Pediatrics
Infant formula websites overtly discourage breastfeeding
An analysis of websites for baby formula manufacturers finds that their messages and images discourage breastfeeding while touting the benefits of formula, despite public health efforts to support breastfeeding and informed ...
Sep 14, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Breast milk of mothers who received COVID-19 vaccine contains antibodies that fight illness
The breast milk of lactating mothers vaccinated against COVID-19 contains a significant supply of antibodies that may help protect nursing infants from the illness, according to new research from the University of Florida.
Aug 24, 2021
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