Oncology & Cancer
Breast cancer types and what your type means
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn about breast cancer types and what your type means.
Oct 5, 2022
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News tagged with breast milk
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Monkeypox prevention and treatment while nursing
Although none of the preventative or therapeutic agents used in monkeypox have been fully studied in nursing mothers, Philip Anderson, PharmD, from the University of California, San Diego, presents a broad practical recommendation ...
Sep 21, 2022
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Health
Consumption of extra virgin olive oil during pregnancy increases the level of antioxidants in breast milk and in infants
The consumption of extra virgin olive oil (EVOO)—a product with widely known benefits for our health—increases the level of phenolic compounds in breast milk and can cross the placental barrier, reaching the descendant. ...
Jul 11, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Watching video feed of hospitalized baby found to improve breast pumping experience
Parents who used videoconferencing technology to view their hospitalized baby reported an improved pumping experience while expressing milk for their premature infant. Videoconferencing also helped the whole family connect ...
May 27, 2022
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Health
Baby formula shortage: Eight tips for parents
A national shortage of baby formula has many parents worried they won't be able to feed their babies.
May 20, 2022
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Health
Breastfeeding in rainy season 'wards off disease'
Breastfeeding infants continuously for six months during the rainy season, without including any other foods, may help prevent a disease linked to micronutrient deficiencies, a study suggests.
May 17, 2022
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Pediatrics
Is breast milk the solution to the baby formula shortage? Unfortunately, it's not that simple
Families across the U.S. are scrambling to feed their babies as formula becomes less and less available.
May 11, 2022
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HIV & AIDS
Antibiotic and antiretroviral drug effects on breast milk explored for mothers living with HIV
Infants carry a vast assemblage of bacteria, viruses and fungi in their guts. Combined, these microbes make up a complex ecology known as the gut microbiome, which plays a major role in health and disease throughout life. ...
Apr 6, 2022
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Oncology & Cancer
Scientists identify cancer biomarkers in breast milk
A simple blood test for women of all ages and risk levels could one day be possible thanks to a new set of protein biomarkers that researchers identified using breast milk.
Apr 4, 2022
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Practices supporting breastfeeding help moms achieve goals
For low-income women, experiencing maternity care practices supportive of breastfeeding is associated with an increased likelihood of meeting prenatal breastfeeding intentions, according to a study published online March ...
Mar 7, 2022
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