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The sugars in mum’s breast milk, known to feed good bacteria in infants to keep them healthy, could be used to treat a range of conditionsin adults like diabetes, and irritable bowel syndrome. (Photo: AFP)

Breast milk may soon become the next health craze

Sugarlogix, based in Berkely, California, has pegged the supplement to be the next big health craze.

21 Oct 2017 12:46 PM

The nanny's previous employers let her take the leftover milk (Photo: AFP)

Woman in Taiwan catches nanny drinking her breast milk

The nanny did admit that she drank some milk but also accused the mother of being stingy for not sharing.

28 Sep 2017 2:38 PM

Previous studies have shown that the macronutrients - fats, sugars and proteins - in the breast milk of mothers with premature babies are customised to meet the unique needs of these infants. (Photo: Pixabay)

Preterm babies may get metabolic boost from mother’s milk

Researchers identify nine microRNAs that are different in premature breast milk which help them to fight developmental delays.

15 Sep 2017 7:58 AM

Danielle Palmer has donated 30 litres of breast milk to those affecte by Hurricane Harvey. (Photo: Facebook/ Danielle M. Palmer)

Mum donates excess breast milk to those affected in Hurricane Harvey

Mother-of-three donates after being approached by an NGO for help.

06 Sep 2017 12:20 PM

Study reveals breastfeeding could reduce risk of asthma attack

Here's why.

05 Sep 2017 2:25 PM

Only 39% of Indian mothers initiate first hour breastfeeding: Survery

Find out more.

04 Sep 2017 8:48 PM

Study shows ome of the carbohydrates in human milk not only possess antibacterial properties of their own but also enhance the effectiveness of the antibacterial proteins also present (Photo: Pixabay)

Sugar in mother’s milk protects child against bacteria

According to researchers, study is first example of generalized, antimicrobial activity on the part of the carbohydrates in human milk.

21 Aug 2017 8:15 AM

Mother's milk is vital for the proper development of the infant. It contains all the nutrients that are required by the child to grow (Photo: Pixabay)

Too much of stress results in less lactation in women

Mental and physical stress, and separation from baby for prolonged time has a direct impact on the breast milk production in mothers.

16 Aug 2017 9:39 AM

The unnamed baker asked wrote on Facebook that she did not have time to run to the store for fresh milk and thus used breast milk in them (Photo: Pixabay)

Woman uses breast milk to bake cookies for school fair

While entire situation raised lot of outrage, women online were divided between being angry to even finding humor in the entire situation.

11 Aug 2017 5:21 PM

World Breastfeeding week to be observed from August 1 -7 with the theme of ‘sustaining breastfeeding together’.

Breastfed babies stay bonny & bright

India witnessed an alarming rise in obesity cases.

04 Aug 2017 2:06 AM

Elisabeth with her family (Photo: Facebook)

Woman who produces too much breast milk donates excess

29-year-old mother of two suffers from Hyperlactation Syndrome, making her lactate more than needed.

01 Aug 2017 2:53 PM

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