Pediatrics
In Utah, 'saving lives' with breast milk
In a world where sharing is so popular it has its own economy, women in Utah have a new item to contribute: breast milk.
Jan 25, 2020
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Oncology & Cancer
Why eating yogurt may help lessen the risk of breast cancer
One of the causes of breast cancer may be inflammation triggered by harmful bacteria say researchers.
Jan 24, 2020
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Health
Breastfeeding and childbearing linked to lower early menopause risk
Results of a new epidemiological analysis of more than 108,000 women observed a lower risk of early menopause among women who had at least one pregnancy lasting at least six months and among those who had breastfed their ...
Jan 22, 2020
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Pediatrics
Women still face barriers to breastfeed at work
Despite the protections in place to support breastfeeding for employees, the burden still falls on working mothers to advocate for the resources they need, according to a new study from the University of Georgia.
Jan 21, 2020
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Health
Drinking 1% rather than 2% milk accounts for 4.5 years of less aging in adults
A new study shows drinking low-fat milk—both nonfat and 1% milk—is significantly associated with less aging in adults.
Jan 15, 2020
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Health
The breast milk market is booming online: unregulated, risky, and entirely legal
For parents who want their child to have breast milk, but are unable produce it themselves, being able to buy it on the internet might seem like a hopeful solution. Many families might want to feed their infant breast milk ...
Jan 15, 2020
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Pediatrics
Bangladesh closes breast milk bank after Islamist protests
A Bangladesh hospital has suspended plans to give donated breast milk to babies after a backlash by Muslim clerics who said the scheme violated Islamic law.
Dec 30, 2019
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Pediatrics
Study: Children who drank whole milk had lower risk of being overweight or obese
A systematic review and meta-analysis led by St. Michael's Hospital of Unity Health Toronto found children who drank whole milk had 40 per cent lower odds of being overweight or obese compared with children who consumed reduced-fat ...
Dec 30, 2019
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Immunology
Children allergic to cow's milk smaller and lighter
Children who are allergic to cow's milk are smaller and weigh less than peers who have allergies to peanuts or tree nuts, and these findings persist into early adolescence. The results from the longitudinal study—believed ...
Dec 16, 2019
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Pediatrics
Calls to curb infant formula's carbon footprint
Urgent action is needed to protect breastfeeding and reduce formula's carbon footprint—especially for "unnecessary" toddler milks, according to an expert at The Australian National University (ANU).
Dec 4, 2019
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