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‘Good bacteria’ in breast milk changes over time

The cocktail of beneficial bacteria passed from mother to infant through breast milk changes significantly over time and could act like a daily booster shot for infant immunity and metabolism. The research, conducted by scientists from Montreal and Guatemala and published in Frontiers in Microbiology, has important implications for infant development and health. Researchers discovered […]

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Does milk really make your bones stronger?

We’ve heard it our entire lives — drink milk every day for strong bones. Heck, milk has even found a way to advertise this idea, bringing in celebrities and ad campaigns, to make sure everyone — young and old — is getting their daily dose of cow’s milk. But in recent years, people have stopped believing the […]

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Scrap formula milk to save the planet, environmentalists say

Scrapping formula milk and getting mothers to breastfeed their babies for six months would reduce UK’s carbon footprint as much as taking 77,500 cars off the road every year, research claims Study showed UK has CO2 output of 1,500 tonnes annually due to formula use If scrapped, would equate to taking between 50,000 and 77,500 cars […]

Kids Health

The Coast Guard Will Now Ship Your Breast Milk

If you’ve ever breastfed a newborn babe, you know it is hard work. From supply and latch issues to discomfort and pain, breastfeeding can be super challenging — and returning to work only complicates the matter. But one employer is hoping to make the transition a bit easier. The U.S. Coast Guard will now cover the cost […]

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Unhealthy Milk? Actually, a warning should be on milk cartons

Doctors warn: milk in Excess is unhealthy Lately, more and more nutrition experts and doctors warn of the dangers of daily consumption of milk, while others tout the benefits of milk. Prof. Dr. Bodo Melnik of the University of Osnabrück is one of the critics. He says, „actually, a warning on the milk packaging stehen&#8220 […]

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Mother, 31, reveals rare condition made her dread breastfeeding

Mother’s rare condition made her dread breastfeeding as she reveals it felt like she was ‘killing the family dog’ whenever she released milk Deena Todd was left in tears every time she had to breastfeed her baby, Isla She even had feelings of regret as doctors suspected post-natal depression Ms Todd then read about dysphoric milk […]