(Natural News) A major product recall by Abbott Nutrition, which pulled from shelves three of its powdered baby formula brands, has exacerbated the baby-food crisis in the United States. The brands were pulled after reports of bacterial infection and illness among infant consumers emerged for products produced in the company’s Sturgis, Michigan facility. The cases involved […]

(Natural News) A new study that evaluated American women’s breast milk for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also known as “forever chemicals,” has shown “cause for concern” in the levels found in all 50 samples analyzed. The study, first reported by The Guardian, showed that the chemicals were found at levels roughly 2,000 times higher than what experts […]

(Natural News) New mothers may want to hold off on store-bought formula for now, as new research suggests breast milk may, in fact, provide preterm infants protection from a dangerous infection. In a study published in the Nature Medicine journal, researchers found that babies are less likely to develop necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) if they have breast milk’s […]

(Natural News) The use of herbal medicines has grown considerably over the years. In a study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, researchers looked at the prevalence and beneficial effects of herbal medicine use during breastfeeding. They found that some breastfeeding mothers take herbal medicines, but not for increasing the production and […]

(Natural News) The wonders of breastfeeding never cease to amaze, and while it’s not hard to see how this highly nutritious food can give babies the nutrients they need to grow, some of its effects are less obvious – but no less miraculous. A new study carried out by Assistant Professor of Psychology Laura Miller-Graff […]

(Natural News) It’s clear that breast milk is the best food for your baby if you can provide it, but scientists are still discovering precisely what it contains and why. New research has uncovered the presence of yeast and other types of fungi that may play a role in the development and health of infants. […]

(Natural News) Scientists from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) recently discovered a new form of nano-encapsulated suspension that can positively affect the absorption of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) for both mother and offspring. This new technology, which was published in the journal Nanomedicine: Nanotechnology, Biology and Medicine, was conducted primarily to address issues regarding the absorption […]

(Natural News) Being a new mother is difficult. You want to do what’s best for your baby, but you’re constantly being bombarded with conflicting information. However, almost everyone is in agreement that breast milk is the best nourishment for your new baby – but there’s one big caveat. A new study carried out by Canadian […]

(Natural News) The human body and brain are so complex and amazing that it’s truly a miracle when we are born healthy and our “machine is firing on all cylinders.” Many parents are anxious, worried and some even paranoid that the newborn baby might not get enough nutrition or have the proper immunity to fight […]

(Natural News) Food allergies are on the rise, and many soon-to-be parents are wondering what, if anything, they can do to help reduce the risk of their child developing a life-threatening allergy. Scientists now believe breast milk may just be the answer. As a baby’s main source of nourishment, breast milk is already a top […]