Breastfeeding may protect against ADHD symptoms
A new study from the University of Bergen shows an association between breastfeeding up to 6 months of age and a reduced risk of ADHD symptoms from ages 3 to 8.
Jun 26, 2026
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Physiological Phenomena: News and Research on Infant Nutritional Physiological Phenomena
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Infant sleep movements reveal 60-minute cycles of inactivity that lengthen through first year
Infants' activity while sleeping is rhythmic, according to a new study from the University of Surrey. The findings provide crucial insight into sleep cycles of infants in the first year of life. In the largest study of its ...
Jun 17, 2026
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Parents need better guidance on how to use baby carriers safely, new research concludes
The study by leading baby sleep experts at Durham University, UK, calls for a UK-wide campaign to ensure parents are directed to trusted sources of guidance and specialist advice, before or at the point of purchase. The research ...
Jun 3, 2026
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Stressing about your baby's growth check? Here's what you need to know
If you've ever taken your child to a maternal, child and family health nurse for a growth check, you might have felt a mix of curiosity and anxiety.
Jun 2, 2026
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New maternal RSV vaccine lowers infant hospitalization rates, but accessibility may be limited, study finds
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common respiratory virus that can cause severe breathing complications in babies, especially those younger than 6 months old. While many adults recover quickly from RSV with mild symptoms ...
Women's experiences are forgotten in research on childbirth and breastfeeding
In the field of reproductive medicine, there is high awareness of the quality of breast milk, neonatal indicators and risk profiles. But 20% of women in the province of Québec describe coercive pressure, non-consensual acts ...
May 14, 2026
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New tool measures whether lactating mothers' psychological needs are being met
A UH nursing researcher has developed the Lactation Psychological Needs Scale, providing a new way to measure the psychological experience of breastfeeding.
May 9, 2026
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Mothers bear the brunt of food insecurity, study shows
Mothers from households which don't have enough food are going to great lengths to ensure their infants are fed well, often at the expense of their own well-being, a University of Otago – Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka-led study has ...
May 8, 2026
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Exclusive breastfeeding linked to long-term changes in marks on DNA, found in blood
Babies who are exclusively breastfed for at least three months carry markers in their blood that differ from babies who are not breastfed. The finding comes from the largest study of its kind, conducted across an international ...
Apr 16, 2026
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Breastfeeding at least three months tied to lower weight gain decades later
Breastfeeding not only affects your weight while you are breastfeeding—women gain up to 6.5 kilos less on average later in life if they breastfeed for at least three months, according to a new study.
Apr 9, 2026
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