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Breastfeeding boosts metabolites important for brain growth

Neuroscience NewsApril 27, 2019

Preterm babies who were fed breastmilk had significantly higher levels of creatine and choline, key metabolites for brain growth and development, than those who were formula fed.... Read More...

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Breast milk analyses show new opportunities for reducing risk of childhood obesity

Neuroscience NewsApril 10, 2019

Maternal obesity is associated with differences in breast milk composition from that of mothers with a lower BMI. The variations of the metabolites may contribute to a higher risk of childhood obesity in children whose mothers are overweight. The findings point to a potential breast milk dependent mechanism for the mother-child transmission of obesity.... Read More...

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Breastmilk Sugars Differ in Pregnant Women on Probiotics

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 23, 2019

Researchers report human milk oligosaccharides, complex sugars in human breastmilk, may change in pregnant women who are taking probiotics. ... Read More...

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Long-Term Breastfeeding Sheds Light on Whether an Infant Becomes Left or Right Handed

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 7, 2019

According to researchers, the prevalence of being left-handed is lower in children who were breastfed compared to those who were bottle fed. The study proposes breastfeeding may optimize brain lateralization towards dominant handedness.... Read More...

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Breast Milk and Formula Nurture Similarities and Differences in Gut Microbes

Neuroscience NewsOctober 29, 2018

Researchers say that while modern formulas and breast milk encourage the growth of similar kinds of gut bacteria in babies, the bacteria work differently.... Read More...

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Pacifiers Not to Blame for Common Speech Disorders in Kids

Neuroscience NewsOctober 10, 2018

Summary: Contrary to popular belief, researchers find no significant link between common speech disorders and the use of pacifiers or bottles in small children.... Read More...

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Breast Milk May Be Best For Premature Babies’ Brain Development

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 21, 2018

A new study reports babies born prematurely show better brain development when fed breast milk rather than formula. ... Read More...

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Marijuana Found in Breast Milk up to Six Days after Use

Neuroscience NewsAugust 27, 2018

A new study reveals marijuana may be present in breast milk six days after exposure. Researchers report 63% of samples taken from mothers who used cannabis contained traces of THC up to six days after using the drug.... Read More...

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Breastfeeding May Help Protect Mothers Against Stroke

Neuroscience NewsAugust 22, 2018

A new study reveals breastfeeding is associated with a lower risk of stroke in post menopausal women who had breastfed at least one child. Researchers report the association between breastfeeding and decreased stroke risk was stronger in women who had breastfed for longer than six months.... Read More...

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Will Introducing Solids Early Really Help a Baby Sleep Better?

Neuroscience NewsJuly 11, 2018

Researchers challenge a recent study that claims feeding babies solid foods early may help them to sleep better. ... Read More...

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Early Introduction to Solid Foods Means More Sleep For Baby

Neuroscience NewsJuly 10, 2018

According to researchers, babies introduced to solid foods at 6 months of age slept longer, woke less frequently and experienced fewer sleep problems than babies who were exclusively breast fed at the same age.... Read More...

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The Latest Science on Breastfeeding

Neuroscience NewsJune 9, 2018

It is well known that breastfeeding is beneficial for mother child bonding and infant health. New research investigates why breastfeeding is so beneficial and points to previously unknown health benefits for mother and child.... Read More...

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breastfeeding

Breastfeeding boosts metabolites important for brain growth

Breast milk analyses show new opportunities for reducing risk of childhood obesity

Breastmilk Sugars Differ in Pregnant Women on Probiotics

Long-Term Breastfeeding Sheds Light on Whether an Infant Becomes Left or Right Handed

Breast Milk and Formula Nurture Similarities and Differences in Gut Microbes

Pacifiers Not to Blame for Common Speech Disorders in Kids

Breast Milk May Be Best For Premature Babies’ Brain Development

Marijuana Found in Breast Milk up to Six Days after Use

Breastfeeding May Help Protect Mothers Against Stroke

Will Introducing Solids Early Really Help a Baby Sleep Better?

Early Introduction to Solid Foods Means More Sleep For Baby

The Latest Science on Breastfeeding