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Study: Treg cells may protect infants from getting infected with HIV from their mother

Scientists now report that Treg cells, a type of regulatory lymphocyte, may be protecting babies in the womb from getting infected with the HIV virus when the mother is infected.

11 Jun 2018

Nature and effects of breastfeeding on health of mothers and babies

Guidelines recommend breastfeeding as the best source of nutrition for most babies. The Nutrition 2018 meeting will feature new research findings on the nature of breast milk and how breastfeeding may affect the health of both moms and babies.

11 Jun 2018

Study: Maternal fatty acid balance critical for reducing obesity in children

The balance between omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids in the tissues of female mammals, which previous research has suggested can impact the incidence of obesity in their offspring, appears to do so through its effect on the microbial population of the infant's gastrointestinal tract.

6 Jun 2018

Opdivo plus low-dose Yervoy shows promising results in treating renal cell carcinoma patients

Bristol-Myers Squibb Company today announced patient-reported outcomes data from the Phase 3 CheckMate -214 trial in intermediate- and poor-risk patients with advanced renal cell carcinoma treated with the Immuno-Oncology combination Opdivo plus low-dose Yervoy versus sunitinib over a two-year follow-up period.

1 Jun 2018

Study provides guidance to determine the right treatment for Red Diaper Syndrome

A case study and subsequent literature review has concluded that absent signs of clinical infection, breastfeeding should continue normally when mother and baby are diagnosed with Red Diaper Syndrome caused by Serratia marcescens, an opportunistic bacteria.

30 May 2018

CDC interventions targeting gestational diabetes may help mitigate risks for mother and baby

Diabetes in pregnant women can have serious health consequences for both mother and baby, and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has identified four target areas in which increased surveillance, screening, and preventive care can improve maternal and infant health.

29 May 2018

Fewer women meet eligibility criteria for clinical trial of heart failure drugs, study finds

Clinical trial enrolment favors men, according to a study presented today at Heart Failure 2018 and the World Congress on Acute Heart Failure, a European Society of Cardiology congress. The study found that fewer women meet eligibility criteria for trials of heart failure medication.

28 May 2018

California hospitals urge moms to favor breast milk over formula

Wendy Wan, 31, said American infant formula is advertised in her native China as the most nutritious food for a newborn.

25 May 2018

$2.3 million NIH grant to support new project on oxytocin neurons and social behavior

A team of Penn State researchers is planning to create a new map of the brain that will establish a neural circuit diagram of oxytocin, a compound often associated with affection and emotional behavior. Researchers hope the map will give them insight into how oxytocin in the brain drives social behavior.

24 May 2018

Celgene to share new and updated data around novel hematological therapies

Celgene Corporation today announced that data from a broad range of early and late stage studies evaluating Celgene investigational agents and investigational uses of marketed products will be presented at the 23rd European Hematology Association annual meeting in Stockholm, Sweden, from June 14-17, 2018.

22 May 2018

Pfizer announces Phase 3 study results of LYRICA Oral Solution CV for pediatric epilepsy patients

Pfizer Inc. announced today positive top-line results of a Phase 3 study examining the use of LYRICA® Oral Solution CV as adjunctive therapy for partial onset seizures in pediatric epilepsy patients one month to less than four years of age.

17 May 2018

Pitt professor develops breast pump accessory to help moms breastfeed

Breast milk has many known health benefits, but breastfeeding is not always an option for moms, and many turn to pumping as an alternative.

16 May 2018

Choices of protein intake have significant impact on infant growth, finds study

A new study by CU School of Medicine researchers has determined that choices of protein intake from solid foods has a significant impact on infant growth during the first year of life.

14 May 2018

Mother's milk found to have SWAT team of immune cells

Immune cells that are ready to take action against invaders like bacteria have been found in women's breast milk, researchers say.

3 May 2018

Meat-based complementary foods may be beneficial for formula-fed infants, shows study

Meat, such as pork, can be an important source of much-needed protein in an infant's diet during the transition to solid foods, according to new research from the University of Colorado published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.

2 May 2018

Researchers evaluate predictive value of stress testing and cardiac biomarkers in older women

Mayo Clinic researchers, reporting results of the SMART study, have shown that abnormal results on a stress electrocardiogram are an independent predictor of cardiovascular events such as heart attack, heart failure, hospitalization for chest pain, and death in perimenopausal or menopausal women.

2 May 2018

Jacobs Medical Center recognized with Baby Friendly Designation for efforts in mother-baby bonding

From holding your baby for the first time to bonding through breastfeeding, UC San Diego Health is committed to providing the highest quality of care and support for the best start to parenthood and life.

25 Apr 2018

Special series explores pasteurized donor human milk use for hospitalized infants

While the health effects of breastfeeding are well-recognized and apply to both mothers and children, some mothers may not be able to produce a milk supply to meet the needs of their child.

24 Apr 2018

Prenatal marijuana use linked to increased chance of low birth weights

With marijuana use during pregnancy on the rise, a new study led by the Colorado School of Public Health shows that prenatal cannabis use was associated with a 50 percent increased likelihood of low birth weight, setting the stage for serious future health problems including infection and time spent in Neonatal Intensive Care Units.

23 Apr 2018

People with vitamin D deficiency may be at greater risk of diabetes

An epidemiological study conducted by researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine and Seoul National University suggests that persons deficient in vitamin D may be at much greater risk of developing diabetes.

20 Apr 2018

Breastfeeding News and Research

Latest Breastfeeding News and Research

Study: Treg cells may protect infants from getting infected with HIV from their mother

Nature and effects of breastfeeding on health of mothers and babies

Study: Maternal fatty acid balance critical for reducing obesity in children

Opdivo plus low-dose Yervoy shows promising results in treating renal cell carcinoma patients

Study provides guidance to determine the right treatment for Red Diaper Syndrome

CDC interventions targeting gestational diabetes may help mitigate risks for mother and baby

Fewer women meet eligibility criteria for clinical trial of heart failure drugs, study finds

California hospitals urge moms to favor breast milk over formula

$2.3 million NIH grant to support new project on oxytocin neurons and social behavior

Celgene to share new and updated data around novel hematological therapies

Pfizer announces Phase 3 study results of LYRICA Oral Solution CV for pediatric epilepsy patients

Pitt professor develops breast pump accessory to help moms breastfeed

Choices of protein intake have significant impact on infant growth, finds study

Mother's milk found to have SWAT team of immune cells

Meat-based complementary foods may be beneficial for formula-fed infants, shows study

Researchers evaluate predictive value of stress testing and cardiac biomarkers in older women

Jacobs Medical Center recognized with Baby Friendly Designation for efforts in mother-baby bonding

Special series explores pasteurized donor human milk use for hospitalized infants

Prenatal marijuana use linked to increased chance of low birth weights

People with vitamin D deficiency may be at greater risk of diabetes

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