In a Lancet series, experts express alarm over “exploitative” marketing of formula milk and advocate for restrictions. Manufacturers of formula milk have come under fire from researchers for their deceptive marketing strategies. Political involvement and deceptive statements require immediate clampdowns. Researchers have criticized formula milk producers in a three-paper series that was published in The […]
Multiple childbirth reduce the risk of endometrial cancer
According to a University of Queensland study, having more children lowers a woman’s risk of developing endometrial cancer. Endometrial cancer begins in the lining of the womb (uterus). Most cases occur in women after the age of 55. A key sign is abnormal vaginal bleeding, such as bleeding after menopause or bleeding between periods. Other […]
Infants in womb react to what their mothers eat, research concluded
Based on a recent study, foetuses have diverse reactions to certain diets. The results, according to researchers at Durham University in northeastern England, are the first concrete proof that babies react differently to distinct tastes and odours even before they are born. They enjoy carrots a lot but dislike leafy green veggies, as evidenced by […]
Unborn babies’ lungs and brains are found to contain hazardous pollutants, according to a recent study.
Millions of people die every year as a result of air pollution, which affects over 90% of the world’s population. The lungs, brains, and livers of even unborn children have been found to contain hazardous air particles, according to a recent disturbing discovery. The study was published in the Lancet Planetary Health journal. Mothers who […]
A Finnish research confirms a connection between social media consumption and declining fertility rates
The study looked at a few of the justifications people gave for delaying parenthood amid Finland’s fertility decrease in the 2010s, according to the publication. The primary causes for delaying or giving up childbirth in Finland are discussed in a recent study that was published in the journal Marriage and Family Review. This includes the […]
All 40 umbilical cord blood samples examined by researchers contain “forever chemicals”
Scientists have connected several types of PFAS to fatal diseases, ultimately concluding that no degree of exposure to them in water is safe. A group of roughly 12,000 chemicals known as “forever chemicals” or polyfluoroalkyl substances are frequently employed to create goods that withstand heat and water. Researchers recently conducted a survey of the scientific […]
Women exposed to dangerous chemicals in plastic had a higher risk of postpartum depression, according to a study
The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism of the Endocrine Society published the study’s findings. Up to one in five women who are childbearing suffer from postpartum depression, a significant and prevalent psychiatric condition. Although the exact origin of postpartum depression is unknown, it has been discovered that pregnancy-related hormone changes play a significant role. […]
The rising alcohol abuse during pregnancy among expecting women in USA
According to a recent study, pregnant women’s use of heavy alcohol increased between 2011 and 2020. According to an article in JAMA Network, over a ten-year period, pregnant women’s heavy alcohol consumption climbed by more than 11% annually, and binge drinking increased by almost 9% annually. The public health research team examined data from the […]
Breast-fed premature infants have a healthier gut than formula-fed ones
Breastmilk has long been considered “liquid gold” among clinicians treating premature infants in a newborn intensive care unit (NICU). Prematures who are breastfed typically have better health than those who are fed formula. But the reason why it is the case has stayed a puzzle. The difference is not solely due to the composition of […]
Breastfeeding women shouldn’t disregard nipple swelling, burning, or itching
Due to excessive humidity and fungi’s rapid growth, incidences of nibble infections in lactating moms tend to increase during the rainy season, according to Dr. Suman Bijlani, a gynaecologist, obstetrician, and endoscopic surgeon at SRV Hospital in Mumbai,India. Mastitis is inflammation and pain in the deep breast tissue, usually caused by bacteria. It can appear […]
