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12-week coffee compound study shows promising results for weight and fat reduction in at-risk individuals

Cafestol may aid in reducing body weight and visceral fat, but its impact on insulin sensitivity and glucose tolerance remains limited, according to the study.

27 Sep 2024

Pilot trial aims to reduce rapid weight gain and obesity risk among Latine infants

With $784,369 from the NIH, UNCG researchers will implement a pilot trial that aims to reduce rapid weight gain and obesity risk among Latine infants by supporting mothers in breastfeeding.

26 Sep 2024

Childhood obesity: How the first 2,000 days hold the key to lifelong health

Researchers reveal that early life factors, especially within the first 2,000 days, play a critical role in shaping future obesity risk. Addressing these factors with integrated interventions could combat the global childhood obesity crisis.

26 Sep 2024

Study reveals impact of human breast milk on infant microbiome and respiratory health

Human breast milk regulates a baby's mix of microbes, or microbiome, during the infant's first year of life. This in turn lowers the child's risk of developing asthma, a new study shows.

19 Sep 2024

Direct breastfeeding boosts microbial transfer to very-low-birth-weight infant guts

Researchers found that 30-40% of the very-low-birth-weight infant's gut microbiota came from the mother’s milk, and direct breastfeeding enhances microbial transmission despite antibiotic exposure.

18 Sep 2024

Post-treatment lifestyle choices influence long-term outcomes in breast cancer patients

Three studies led by Dana-Farber Cancer Institute researchers have encouraging implications for patients with breast cancer.

17 Sep 2024

Research confirms safety of breastfeeding for breast cancer survivors with BRCA mutations

According to two international studies presented at the ESMO Congress 2024, women who breastfeed after receiving treatment for breast cancer, including those with a germline BRCA mutation (an inherited change in BRCA genes that significantly increases the risk of developing certain cancers, especially breast cancer), do not face an increased risk of recurrence or developing new breast cancers.

9 Sep 2024

Study reveals key bacteria for developing personalized probiotics for newborns

Newborn babies have one of three pioneer bacteria in their gut shortly after birth, one of which could be used to develop new personalized infant therapeutic probiotics, researchers show.

6 Sep 2024

Ketamine clinics show inconsistent practices on pregnancy and contraception

More hospitals and clinics now offer patients ketamine therapy for severe depression, post-traumatic stress disorder and other mental health conditions that haven't responded to other treatments.

3 Sep 2024

Is semaglutide use during breastfeeding safe?

Researchers found no detectable levels of semaglutide in breast milk, suggesting minimal risk to breastfed infants, but highlighted the need for monitoring maternal nutrition and milk production.

2 Sep 2024

NIDDK Catalyst Award funds research on mammary gland's role in metabolic diseases

The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) Catalyst Award program has awarded a $4 million, five-year grant to Prashant Rajbhandari, PhD, Assistant Professor of Medicine (Endocrinology, Diabetes and Bone Disease) at the Mount Sinai Diabetes, Obesity, and Metabolism Institute, to investigate a new frontier in understanding metabolic diseases like obesity and type 2 diabetes.

27 Aug 2024

Exclusive breastfeeding aids postpartum weight loss

A KK Women's and Children's Hospital (KKH) study[1] on breastfeeding practices revealed that among the women who exclusively breastfed, those with high body mass index[2] (BMI) before pregnancy lost more weight than women with a healthy BMI pre-pregnancy.

27 Aug 2024

Total neoadjuvant therapy shows promising results in routine care for advanced rectal cancer

Research on a modified TNT regimen for high-risk rectal cancer reveals similar complete response rates and lower toxicity compared to traditional approaches.

26 Aug 2024

Review explores the use of medicinal plants against women's diseases in the rural communities of Pakistan

Researchers review the application and utility of traditional medicinal plants in treating gynecological health issues in Pakistan.

21 Aug 2024

Increased skin-to-skin time linked to better neurodevelopment

Skin-to-skin cuddling with a parent has lasting cognitive benefits for premature babies, according to a new Stanford Medicine study. Preemies who received more skin-to-skin contact, also known as kangaroo care, while hospitalized as newborns were less likely to be developmentally delayed at 1 year of age, the study found.

8 Aug 2024

Breastfeeding News and Research

Latest Breastfeeding News and Research

12-week coffee compound study shows promising results for weight and fat reduction in at-risk individuals

Pilot trial aims to reduce rapid weight gain and obesity risk among Latine infants

Childhood obesity: How the first 2,000 days hold the key to lifelong health

Study reveals impact of human breast milk on infant microbiome and respiratory health

Direct breastfeeding boosts microbial transfer to very-low-birth-weight infant guts

Post-treatment lifestyle choices influence long-term outcomes in breast cancer patients

Research confirms safety of breastfeeding for breast cancer survivors with BRCA mutations

Study reveals key bacteria for developing personalized probiotics for newborns

Ketamine clinics show inconsistent practices on pregnancy and contraception

Is semaglutide use during breastfeeding safe?

NIDDK Catalyst Award funds research on mammary gland's role in metabolic diseases

Exclusive breastfeeding aids postpartum weight loss

Total neoadjuvant therapy shows promising results in routine care for advanced rectal cancer

Review explores the use of medicinal plants against women's diseases in the rural communities of Pakistan

Increased skin-to-skin time linked to better neurodevelopment

Closing the gap: UNICEF and WHO call for improved breastfeeding support

Shorter exclusive breastfeeding periods for women with a higher BMI compared to those with lower obesity classifications

Maternity care in rural areas is in crisis. Can more doulas help?

Cytomegalovirus in breast milk linked to changes in infant growth and gut microbiome

Research highlights emotional benefits and challenges of breast milk donation

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Breastfeeding News and Research

Latest Breastfeeding News and Research

Event guide: 4th Extra-Hepatic Lipid-Based Nanoparticles Delivery Summit eBook

A journey through science, software, and innovation: Insights from the Bruker software team

CellVoyant's AI-Powered Vision for the Future of Cell Therapy

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