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- Maternal antibodies act as lifelong architects of oral immunity to prevent adult gum disease
Published: May 2, 2026
Section: Health
A breakthrough study from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem has revealed that maternal antibodies provide more than temporary protection, actively programming a child's immune sys...
- Longitudinal Study Reveals Latent Cognitive Benefits of Extended Breastfeeding After Accounting for Socioeconomic Factors in China
Published: Apr 28, 2026
Section: Medical News
A new study published in JAMA Network Open suggests that breastfeeding for more than six months is associated with improved math and word recognition scores in Chinese adolescents....
- Largest International Study Identifies Genetic "Memory" of Exclusive Breastfeeding in Child Blood Samples
Published: Apr 18, 2026
Section: Medical News
A massive consortium study involving over 3,400 children has discovered that exclusive breastfeeding for at least three months leaves a distinct epigenetic signature on a child's D...
- Major International Study Identifies Lasting Epigenetic Markers in Children Exclusively Breastfed for Three Months
Published: Apr 16, 2026
Section: Nutrition & Diet
Researchers from the University of Exeter, ISGlobal, and the University of Bristol have discovered that exclusive breastfeeding leaves distinct chemical marks on a child’s DNA that...
- University of Oslo Study Finds Breastfeeding Linked to Significant Long-Term Weight Benefits for Mothers
Published: Apr 9, 2026
Section: Healthy Lifestyle
A comprehensive study spanning 50 years of data reveals that women who breastfeed for at least three months gain substantially less weight by middle age. The research, conducted by...
- Health Advocates Demand Six Month Paid Maternity Leave to Combat Rising Child Malnutrition in Abuja
Published: Mar 25, 2026
Section: Africa
The Civil Society Scaling Up Nutrition in Nigeria has called on the Federal Capital Territory Administration to implement extended paid maternity leave and increase nutritional inv...