FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 23, 2019·3 min readBreastmilk Sugars Differ in Pregnant Women on ProbioticsResearchers report human milk oligosaccharides, complex sugars in human breastmilk, may change in pregnant women who are taking probiotics.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 7, 2019·2 min readLong-Term Breastfeeding Sheds Light on Whether an Infant Becomes Left or Right HandedAccording 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
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 29, 2018·6 min readBreast Milk and Formula Nurture Similarities and Differences in Gut MicrobesResearchers 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
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience Videos·October 10, 2018·5 min readPacifiers Not to Blame for Common Speech Disorders in KidsSummary: Contrary to popular belief, researchers find no significant link between common speech disorders and the use of pacifiers or...Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 21, 2018·4 min readBreast Milk May Be Best For Premature Babies’ Brain DevelopmentA new study reports babies born prematurely show better brain development when fed breast milk rather than formula.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·August 27, 2018·5 min readMarijuana Found in Breast Milk up to Six Days after UseA 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
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·August 22, 2018·5 min readBreastfeeding May Help Protect Mothers Against StrokeA 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
FeaturedNeuroscience·July 11, 2018·4 min readWill Introducing Solids Early Really Help a Baby Sleep Better?Researchers challenge a recent study that claims feeding babies solid foods early may help them to sleep better.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·July 10, 2018·5 min readEarly Introduction to Solid Foods Means More Sleep For BabyAccording 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
FeaturedNeuroscience·June 9, 2018·4 min readThe Latest Science on BreastfeedingIt 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
FeaturedNeuroscience·January 17, 2018·6 min readPrebiotics in Infant Formula May Improve Memory, Learning and Alter Brain FunctionA new study using piglets shows prebiotics used in baby formula can enhance memory and learning, as well as altering brain chemistry.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·October 30, 2017·3 min readBonding Benefits in Breastfeeding Extend Years Beyond InfancyA new study reveals longer breastfeeding is associated with increased maternal sensitivity well into childhood.Read More
