Breast Milk
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How toxins enter breastmilk: water, soil, food, the hidden chain
Health | December 02, 2025 7:45 ISTA new Bihar study reveals how toxic metals like lead can enter breastmilk through water, soil, food and cookware. Doctors warn of irreversible harm to infants and pregnant women — and why this hidden chain is so dangerous.
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Uranium found in breastmilk of lactating mothers in Bihar, newborns at potential health risk
India | November 23, 2025 14:07 ISTThe study analysed breast milk from 40 lactating mothers and found uranium (U-238) in all samples. Although 70% of infants showed potential non-carcinogenic health risk.
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World Breastfeeding Week 2025: 5 foods that help to increase breast milk production
Food | August 03, 2025 15:35 ISTThe production of breast milk depends on several factors, however, if you are not producing enough breast milk, you can consume certain foods that can help increase the production of breast milk. Read on to know about some of them.
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World Breastfeeding Week 2025: Here's why doctors say breastfeeding is the baby’s first vaccine
Health | August 01, 2025 10:22 ISTBreastfeeding is often referred to as the baby's first vaccine due to the numerous health benefits it provides for both the mother and the infant. Read on experts share why breastfeeding is considered to be a baby's first vaccine.
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5 key things about breastfeeding you must be aware of, know benefits and obstacles
Health | September 25, 2024 13:46 ISTFor a successful and happy nursing experience, one needs to have an understanding of breastfeeding. It will only facilitate a smoother nursing experience and heighten the relationship with the baby.
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World Breastfeeding Week 2024: Know the antibody-rich benefits of breast milk
Health | August 06, 2024 16:08 ISTBreast milk is known to have numerous benefits beyond the provision of food for the baby; they are nature’s health solution. It is the primary foundation for a protective system and the general health of a baby.
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World Breastfeeding Week 2024: Five advantages of breastfeeding over formula milk for babies
Health | August 01, 2024 18:34 ISTLet us all come together to celebrate and support breastfeeding during this important week in 2024. Also, let us know about the advantages of breastfeeding for babies.
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Breast milk may help in early detection of breast cancer, find researchers
Health | September 15, 2023 18:36 ISTSpanish researchers have shown for the first time that breast milk from breast cancer patients contains tumour DNA, and may help in early detection of the most common type of cancer affecting women worldwide.
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Covid-specific antibodies remain in breast milk for 10 months post infection
Health | September 27, 2021 22:17 ISTA new study suggests Covid19 infection in breastfeeding women produces virus-neutralising antibodies that remain in their milk for up to 10 months.
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Research shows marijuana THC stays in breast milk for six weeks
Lifestyle | March 16, 2021 7:24 ISTResearchers at Children's Hospital Colorado have found that tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the psychoactive component of marijuana, stays in breast milk for up to six weeks, further supporting the recommendations to abstain from marijuana use during pregnancy and while a mother is breastfeeding.
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Breast milk, saliva boost oral health in babies: Study
Health | November 10, 2018 12:44 ISTIt could be because the interaction of neonatal saliva and breast milk releases antibacterial compounds, including hydrogen peroxide, the researchers said.
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Breast milk shields babies against bacterial infections
Lifestyle | August 21, 2017 18:25 ISTSome mothers produce milk sugars that make the bacteria more susceptible to common antibiotics.
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Mother's milk has superpowers! It may protect newborn from diseases much like vaccines do, claims study
Lifestyle | October 09, 2016 8:08 ISTBreast milk has fat, protein and has the capability to fight germs. There are many super powers only breast milk has. Mother's milk is the best gift any mother can give to her newborn.
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Breast milk of women who deliver prematurely have higher nutrients, new research finds
Lifestyle | August 11, 2016 17:38 ISTWomen who experirnce a premature delivery have healthier nutrients such as protein, fat and carbohydrates in their milk than women who give birth after week 37, a new study suggests. Previous research has demonstrated
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This is how aroma of garlic can come from breast milk
Lifestyle | July 17, 2016 18:15 ISTA new study has indicated that nursing mothers who ate garlic are likely to have evident aroma of garlic in their breast milk.
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Now breast milk is available in Delhi at the rate of Rs 200 per bottle; know where
Lifestyle | April 26, 2016 18:56 ISTGurgaon: A good news for mothers who are unable to lactate. Fortis La Femme in association with the Breast Milk Foundation formally launched first National Capital Region’s first human milk bank ‘Amaara’ in Delhi’s posh
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Breast pumps seen as solution for young working mothers
Lifestyle | August 10, 2015 8:44 ISTNew Delhi: No one expected 27-year-old Simmi Narayan to return to work just a month after delivering her first child - a chubby baby boy. Though her family members insisted she extend her maternity leave
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Human breast milk emerging as a cutthroat industry in USA
World | July 07, 2015 19:36 ISTTrenton, N.J.: It could trade for 400 times more than the price of crude oil and 2,000 times more than iron ore. If sold off the shelf, it could cost more than 150 times the
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Alicia Silverstone unveils breast-milk sharing service
Hollywood | July 03, 2013 18:26 ISTLos Angeles, July 3: Actress Alicia Silverstone has introduced a breast-milk sharing service for mothers who have a problem with nursing their newborn.Silverstone, who has a two-year-old son with husband Christopher Jarecki, has founded Kind
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Mothers selling breast milk on Facebook: Report
World | October 18, 2012 17:22 ISTLondon, Oct 18: Women in Britain and US are selling their breast milk online, despite serious concerns that it could be harmful for babies, a media report said. Mothers are using community forums, including Facebook,
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