Breast Milk Hormones Help Babies Digest Food Better
Scientists discovered that two special hormones found in breast milk—prolactin and oxytocin—help babies' intestines work properly and absorb nutrients. …
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Could Avoiding Soy Help Breast Pain? One Woman's Story
A 28-year-old woman with severe breast pain that got worse before her period found relief by avoiding soy foods and certain nuts and seeds. Her hormone levels …
Read MoreHigh Prolactin Levels May Signal Heart Risk Through Blood Vessel Changes
Researchers compared 39 people with high prolactin levels (a hormone imbalance) to 39 healthy people to understand heart disease risk. They measured a …
Read MoreGinger Drink Helps New Moms Make More Breast Milk
Researchers in Ghana tested whether a special drink made with ginger, millet, and soy could help new mothers produce more breast milk. They gave 75 new moms …
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