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
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·October 18, 2017·5 min readTaking Probiotics May Reduce Postnatal DepressionA new study reports taking a probiotic during pregnancy can help to prevent or reduce postnatal depression and anxiety symptoms.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·October 10, 2017·5 min readHigher Oxytocin Levels in Breastfed BabiesA new study reveals higher plasma oxytocin levels in breastfed babies. Findings show oxytocin is transported from the gut to the blood in an intact form.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·September 26, 2017·3 min readLactation Hormone Also Helps a Mother’s BrainProlactin, a hormone that stimulates a mother's milk production, appears to be a vital component in maternal nurturing behavior, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 25, 2017·5 min readMaternal Diet Could Affect Kid’s Brain Reward CircuitryResearchers report rats that ate fatty or junk foods during pregnancy tended to have heavier pups that preferred the taste of fat directly following weaning. They also noted mothers who ate energy rich food either during pregnancy or while breastfeeding had an increased risk of their children becoming obese later in life.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·July 12, 2017·3 min readBreastfeeding May Lower Multiple Sclerosis Risks for MomA new study published in Neurology reports a link between breastfeeding and a reduced risk of developing multiple sclerosis. The study reports women who breastfed for a total of 15 months over one or more pregnancies were less likely to develop MS than those who either breastfed for four months or didn't breastfeed at all.Read More
