Breastfeeding News and Research

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Pre-pregnancy maternal obesity may affect growth of breastfeeding infants

A pioneering new study suggests that babies born to obese or overweight women fail to grow properly during breastfeeding.

14 Jun 2019

Findings indicate indirect link between consumption of cattle related foods and cancer

In February 2019, the German Cancer Research Centre presented findings on new infection pathogens that go by the name of “Bovine Milk and Meat Factors”.

12 Jun 2019

First chemoimmunotherapy regimen approved by FDA for patients with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma

Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration granted accelerated approval to Polivy (polatuzumab vedotin-piiq), in combination with the chemotherapy bendamustine and a rituximab product (a combination known as "BR"), to treat adult patients with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) that has progressed or returned after at least two prior therapies.

10 Jun 2019

Research focuses on feeding difficulties for children born prematurely

Feeding difficulties are prevalent among many infants born prematurely.

3 Jun 2019

Mothers can transfer life-long protection against infection to infants by breastfeeding

Mothers can transfer life-long protection against infection to their infants by breastfeeding. This was the finding from new research in mice by an international team of scientists led by researchers at the University of Cape Town.

31 May 2019

Study: Mothers' breast milk can provide protection against infection that lasts for life

Mothers' breast milk can provide protection against infection that lasts for life, finds new research in mice by an international team of scientists including experts at the University of Birmingham.

30 May 2019

Reinvent Motherisk program in Canada to protect pregnant women and infants

Canada should reinvent the Motherisk program to support pregnant women to have healthy babies, argues an editorial in CMAJ.

27 May 2019

Researchers study optimum conditions to administer human milk to premature babies

Giving human milk to premature babies is recommended by the WHO for at least six months in order to provide, as well as nutrients, key antimicrobial substances for these babies, who are born with low weight or can be immunosuppressed.

25 May 2019

Study: India has large disparities in under-five mortality rate between richer and poorer states

India in 2015 had more deaths among children under five than any other country and had large disparities in the under-five mortality rate between richer and poorer states, according to a study led by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.

14 May 2019

Early term infants less likely to breastfeed than full-term infants, study shows

A new, prospective study provides evidence that "early term" infants (those born at 37-38 weeks) are less likely than full-term infants to be breastfeed within the first hour and at one month after birth.

14 May 2019

More than a quarter of new moms overlook postpartum care after giving birth, finds survey

The three trimesters of pregnancy are filled with doctor's appointments, preparations and careful surveillance of the health of both mom and baby.

8 May 2019

Many low-income infants receive formula in the first few days of life, finds study

The World Health Organization and American Academy of Pediatrics recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of life.

2 May 2019

Study looks into history and resurgence of milk sharing practices

A new study examines the history and resurgence of milk sharing.

27 Apr 2019

Parenting book negates commonly held beliefs

Economist Emily Oster has come up with her new book called Cribsheet that has debunked several myths surrounding parenting and its challenges.

24 Apr 2019

Improved WIC food packages reduced obesity risk for children, study finds

Sweeping changes designed to make a major federal food assistance program more nutritious for low-income families were effective in reducing obesity risk for 4-year-olds who had been on the program since birth, according to a new study by researchers from Tulane University, the University of California, Los Angeles, and PHFE WIC.

23 Apr 2019

FDA approves new treatment for adults with metastatic bladder cancer

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today granted accelerated approval to Balversa (erdafitinib), a treatment for adult patients with locally advanced or metastatic bladder cancer that has a type of susceptible genetic alteration known as FGFR3 or FGFR2, and that has progressed during or following prior platinum-containing chemotherapy.

12 Apr 2019

Molecule metabolite variations in breast milk may hold risk factors for childhood obesity

New research suggests the composition of breast milk in normal weight mothers differs from that of overweight mothers, and that variations in small molecule metabolites found in breast milk are possible risk factors for childhood obesity.

11 Apr 2019

New study provides overview of potential risks of vaccinating breastfeeding women

In light of the continuing anti-vaccination movement, a provocative new article provides a comprehensive overview of the potential risks of vaccinating breastfeeding women.

11 Apr 2019

Researchers identify gut protein essential for neonatal mice to fight infections

Scientists have identified a protein critical to the immune system development and antibody production in mice, which could contribute to understanding the gut defense mechanism in infants.

8 Apr 2019

Culturally tailored care can ensure personal breastfeeding goals of orthodox mothers

Breastfeeding is an accepted practice for millions of women worldwide and strongly endorse by the World Health Organization. To provide appropriate counseling about human milk and breastfeeding, it is important to understand cultural beliefs and customs related to the practice

8 Apr 2019

Breastfeeding News and Research

Latest Breastfeeding News and Research

Pre-pregnancy maternal obesity may affect growth of breastfeeding infants

Findings indicate indirect link between consumption of cattle related foods and cancer

First chemoimmunotherapy regimen approved by FDA for patients with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma

Research focuses on feeding difficulties for children born prematurely

Mothers can transfer life-long protection against infection to infants by breastfeeding

Study: Mothers' breast milk can provide protection against infection that lasts for life

Reinvent Motherisk program in Canada to protect pregnant women and infants

Researchers study optimum conditions to administer human milk to premature babies

Study: India has large disparities in under-five mortality rate between richer and poorer states

Early term infants less likely to breastfeed than full-term infants, study shows

More than a quarter of new moms overlook postpartum care after giving birth, finds survey

Many low-income infants receive formula in the first few days of life, finds study

Study looks into history and resurgence of milk sharing practices

Parenting book negates commonly held beliefs

Improved WIC food packages reduced obesity risk for children, study finds

FDA approves new treatment for adults with metastatic bladder cancer

Molecule metabolite variations in breast milk may hold risk factors for childhood obesity

New study provides overview of potential risks of vaccinating breastfeeding women

Researchers identify gut protein essential for neonatal mice to fight infections

Culturally tailored care can ensure personal breastfeeding goals of orthodox mothers

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Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

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Breastfeeding News and Research

Latest Breastfeeding News and Research

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