Donor Milk, Formula Go Head-to-Head for Extreme Preemies in the NICU
Whether extremely preterm neonates got nutrient fortified, pasteurized donor milk or preterm formula in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) made little difference in neurodevelopmental outcomes, a randomized clinical trial found. Among newborns fed minimal maternal milk, the adjusted mean Bayley Scales of Infant and Toddler Development (BSID) cognitive score at 22 to 26 months […]
Adding complex component of milk to infant formula confers long-term cognitive benefits for bottle-fed babies
Breast milk is widely acknowledged as the most beneficial nutrition for infants, but many families face medical or logistical challenges in breastfeeding. In the U.S., just 45% of infants continue to be exclusively breastfed at 3 months of age, according to the Centers for Disease Control. For decades, researchers have sought to create a viable […]
Opinion | ‘Melatonin Is Not Equivalent to a Warm Glass of Milk’: What We Heard This Week
“Melatonin is not equivalent to a warm glass of milk.” — Pieter Cohen, MD, of Cambridge Health Alliance in Somerville, Massachusetts, discussing the high rate of mislabeled melatonin gummies. “Doctors were much more neurotic than the other groups.” — Mehdi Ammi, PhD, health economist of Carleton University, in Canada, after finding that doctors tended to […]
Beneficial bacteria in the infant gut uses nitrogen from breast milk to support baby’s health
A University of Massachusetts Amherst nutrition scientist who has spent his career studying breast milk has demonstrated how beneficial microbes in the gut of infants use nitrogen from human milk to support pediatric nutrition and development. “The molecules in breast milk not only feed the baby but also feed the baby’s microbiome,” says David Sela, […]
Forgoing one food treats eosinophilic esophagitis as well as excluding six, study finds: Results of first multi-site randomized trial comparing the two diets
Eliminating animal milk alone from the diet of adults with eosinophilic esophagitis, or EoE, is as effective at treating the disease as eliminating animal milk plus five other common foods, a clinical trial funded by the National Institutes of Health has found. For people with EoE whose disease remains active after they forgo animal milk, […]
Coffee with milk may have an anti-inflammatory effect
Can something as simple as a cup of coffee with milk have an anti-inflammatory effect in humans? Apparently so, according to a new study from the University of Copenhagen. A combination of proteins and antioxidants doubles the anti-inflammatory properties in immune cells. The researchers hope to be able to study the health effects on humans. […]
Milk’s packaging influences its flavor: Paperboard cartons do not preserve milk freshness as well as other containers
The dairy industry strives to preserve the quality and safety of milk products while maintaining the freshest possible taste for consumers. To date, the industry has largely focused on packaging milk in light-blocking containers to preserve freshness, but little has been understood about how the packaging itself influences milk flavor. However, a new study in […]
Major Law That Would Protect Pumping At Work Is Being Held Up By One Industry
A yearslong effort to expand the rights of women to pump breast milk at work has been held up near the finish line due to opposition from the airline industry, according to a senator involved in the fight. The bipartisan bill ― known as the Providing Urgent Maternal Protections for Nursing Mothers Act, or PUMP […]
Completing the micronutrient picture for plant-based milk alternatives
Plant-based milk alternatives are an attractive option for people with allergies or intolerances, or who prefer a dairy-free diet. However, because some essential minerals are required to be included on the Nutrition Facts label only under certain circumstances, consumers might not know if they are meeting their dietary needs. Now, researchers have analyzed plant-based beverages […]
Plant-Based Milk Isn’t Always Healthier Than Dairy. Here’s What To Look For.
Walk through any dairy aisle in 2021 and you’ll be overwhelmed by the boundless choices of milk and milk alternatives. Sure, you’ve got your standard dairy milk options: skim, 1%, 2% and whole milk. But in recent years, plant-based milks have become the real stars of the show, to the point where retailers have at […]