Breast Milk

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It is becoming increasingly clear that premature birth results in long-term adverse cardiovascular effects with important clinical consequences. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Breast milk can be beneficial for heart health of preemies

Breast milk could help prevent heart disease premature infants: Study.

29 Nov 2019 5:32 PM

The researchers showed that human breast milk inhibits the growth of the pathogenic bacteria. (Photo: ANI)

Breast milk allows beneficial bacteria to thrive

Breast milk has compound that fights harmful bacteria: Study.

21 Oct 2019 11:06 AM

The drugs were excreted into the breast milk within the first couple days following injection. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Eye treatment drug can contaminate breast milk, harm growing infants

Drugs for eye treatment may harm growing infants: Study.

14 Sep 2019 10:48 AM

However, infants born to women with overweight or obesity demonstrated less responsive growth to breast milk. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Pre-pregnancy weight harmful for infant growth

Planning a baby? Here's why you should watch your weight.

15 Jun 2019 11:27 AM

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

Breast milk found to reduce antibiotic-resistant bacteria in babies

Bacteria resistant to antibiotics are among the greatest global threats to human health.

19 Oct 2018 9:36 AM

Breast milk helps brain development in premature babies

Premature birth has been linked problems with learning and thinking skills in later life.

24 Sep 2018 10:37 AM

Studies have shown that pre-term birth is associated with changes in the part of the brain's structure that helps brain cells to communicate with one another, known as white matter. (Photo: AFP)

Breast milk helps in brain development in premature babies

Experts say helping mothers to provide breast milk in weeks after giving birth could improve long-term outcomes for children born pre-term.

22 Sep 2018 5:10 PM

Yes, cuddles can help ease babies' pain from needle sticks

The different pain relief methods in the study were associated with different responses in the brain.

04 Sep 2018 2:48 PM

Researchers discover link between marijuana and breast milk

There has been a lack of specific data to support health or neurodevelopmental concerns in infants.

28 Aug 2018 8:51 AM

She was depressed after being dumped over weight gain (Photo: AFP)

Woman drinks stranger's breast milk to lose 12 kilos in 18 months

The nutrition filled milk helped her lose 12 kilos in 18 months as she also plans to drink her own milk when she becomes a mother.

19 Aug 2018 6:13 PM

Exclusive breastfeeding is highly recommended for the first 6 months of the infant’s life. (Photo: AFP)

World Breastfeeding Week: Here’s why exclusive, on-demand feeding is important

Women, employed in any capacity are unable to breastfeed infants for recommended minimum amount of time leading to health complications.

07 Aug 2018 1:56 PM

How blogger helped bring breastfeeding back to Serbia

Breast milk produced during the early days is especially rich in nutrients and antibodies.

05 Aug 2018 1:36 PM

The study comes amidst widespread concern that the sperm count among men are falling rapidly around the world. (Photo: Pixabay)

Taurine deficiency could make men infertile, says study

Scientists claim a lack of the vital amino acid deforms sperm.

12 May 2018 12:59 PM

PETA India notes that supporting breast-feeding mothers can also help prevent animal mothers and their babies from suffering in the dairy industry. (Photo: PETA)

PETA awards Grihalakshmi for highlighting importance of human breast milk

On International Women's Day, PETA India Award Commends Magazine for Celebrating Breast-Feeding.

08 Mar 2018 2:40 PM

She even has a website where men can approach for the milk. (Photo: Pixabay)

Mum earns thousands selling her breast milk to bodybuilders

24-year-old started to donate excess milk to women who were struggling, until men began to approach her for her milk.

03 Mar 2018 5:38 PM

Donated milk is pumped, stored, usually frozen, thawed, handled, and then fed to an infant that is not the milk donor’s. (Photo: Pixabay)

Seek medical guidance before sharing breast milk, experts say

Informal milk sharing differs from formal milk sharing that takes place through breast milk banks.

24 Jan 2018 11:05 AM

Prebiotics in infant formula could improve learning, memory

New mothers are always encouraged to offer breast milk to newborns

19 Jan 2018 10:47 AM

Water is key to adult health, but babies get fully hydrated just from drinking breast milk. (Photo: Pixabay)

Here’s why you should never feed your baby water

Study shows when babies drink too much water, their sodium levels drop too low to allow them to process nutrients which can cause death.

03 Jan 2018 1:26 PM

Milk adulterated with oxytocin should be avoided by pregnant women as it may lead to abortion and babies may be born with deformities. (Photo: Pixabay)

Look out for the impact of adulterated milk on fertility in Indians

Thus it is important to understand how adulterated milk can cause serious health issues in both males and females.

27 Dec 2017 5:30 PM

Combination of breast milk, probiotics cuts cancer risk in babies

Researchers now want to study how the combination of breast milk and probiotics affects the gut health of premature babies.

07 Dec 2017 9:09 AM

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