Tag: breastfeeding
Breastfeeding a survival tool for early humans, often till 6 years...
Research shows that 2 million years ago, in early humans breastfeeding could go on for up to 6 years
More than two million years ago,...
“Good” gut bacteria can help fight food allergy, scientists argue
US scientists say good bacteria in the gut may help children susceptible to food allergy
What food allergy requires, is not anti-allergic medication but perhaps,...
Breastfeeding is good for your baby. It is also good for...
Study shows that women who breast feed have a lower risk of cardiovascular diseases in later life
Women who breastfed their babies are less likely...
Mother’s Day: physician moms face workplace discrimination
Study on US doctors who are also mothers shows that they report facing discrimination in the workplace, something to chew on this Mother's Day
A...
Mothers who breastfeed have a healthier heart
Breastfeeding may help improve heart health of mothers
Studies have long claimed the benefits of breastfeeding for babies, resulting in lower risk for asthma, obesity...
Preterm babies fare better in single family rooms, not hospital wards
Lancet study examines breastfeeding rates and incidence of sepsis in preterm babies who are cared for in single rooms and hospital wards
Caring for preterm...
Hormone that helps breastfeed also protects against diabetes
Higher levels of prolactin hormone in women were associated with a lower risk of diabetes
High levels of the hormone prolactin (within physiological range) have...
Exposure to smoking makes women stop breast feeding earlier
Study shows women who are exposed to active or passive tobacco smoke at home stop breast feeding earlier
New mothers exposed to cigarette smoke in...
