Scientists say human breast milk regulates a baby’s mix of microbes - or microbiome - during the child's first year of life.

Breastfeeding through the first year of infants' lives can lower their risk of asthma by colonizing their bodies with a ...

Human breast milk regulates a baby's mix of microbes, or microbiome, during the infant's first year of life. This in turn lowers the child's risk of developing asthma, a new study shows.

Human breast milk regulates a baby's mix of microbes, or microbiome, during the infant's first year of life. This in turn ...

Lactation consultants receive specialized education and training to assist mothers with establishing and sustaining breastfeeding.

Breastfeeding provides essential nutrients for your baby, but maintaining a robust milk supply can sometimes be challenging ...

Eliza Blue finds herself bottle feeding a lamb from an ewe with no milk, despite being a breed known for producing milk.

This research topic focuses on the crucial role of maternal and infant nutrition in shaping health outcomes, particularly ...

Breast milk is, scientists now know, made of unique human proteins, sugars and fats, capable of delivering not only nutrition ...

Every parent worries about their child’s nutrition, especially if it’s their first food or they are starting solids after ...

The aim, hospital officials say, is to support patients who choose to breastfeed but, for a variety of reasons, are unable to ...

NEW HAVEN — One of the numerous lawsuits around the country over the safety of feeding formulas based on cow’s milk to premature newborns is moving toward a possible trial next year in Connecticut ...