breastfeeding
An Essential Protein That Pumps Calcium Into Breastmilk
A study in mice has revealed that the protein Orai1 is responsible for 50 percent of the calcium ions in a mother’s milk.
How Breastmilk Adapts To The Baby
A study investigating the self-assembling nanostructure of milk could lead to better drug delivery techniques.
Breastfeeding Linked To Lower Risk Of Rheumatoid Arthritis
Women who had breastfed their children were around half as likely to have rheumatoid arthritis compared to women who had never breastfed, according to researchers.
Dextrose Gels To Help Prevent Brain Damage In Newborns
A New Zealand study has found that cheap dextrose gels could be used to treat low blood sugar in newborns.
Breastfeeding Linked To Lower Obesity Risk For School Children In Japan, Study
Breastfeeding is linked to a decreased risk of school children being overweight or obese in Japan, according to a new study.
Human Breastmilk Is Protective During Infections, Study
Breastfeeding is protective when there is an infection in mothers or babies due to the immune cells found in breastmilk, says a new study.
Pressure In Philippines To End Ban On Formula Milk Aid
The infant formula industry is pushing through legislative changes that will allow formula donations in future emergencies.
‘Banking’ Breast Milk In The Philippines
The Philippine government's state-run breast milk bank is intensifying collection efforts to boost breastfeeding among the poor and help women return to work after giving birth.
UNICEF: Worrying Decline Of Breastfeeding Across East Asia
UNICEF this week voiced alarm at the decline of breastfeeding across East Asia, and stressed the long-term benefits of breastfeeding for development in children.
