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An interdisciplinary team including researchers at 91ºÚÁÏÍø has found a range of unexpected chemical contaminants in human milk samples from Canada and South Africa. The chemicals include traces of pesticides, antimicrobials and additives used in plastics and personal-care products. The findings were published across five papers.

Classified as: Stephane Bayen, Jonathan Chevrier, breast milk, human milk, chemical exposure, breastfeeding
Published on: 20 Jan 2026

The cocktail of beneficial bacteria passed from mother to infant through breast milk changes significantly over time and could act like a daily booster shot for infant immunity and metabolism.

Classified as: breast milk, bacteria, breast feeding, microbiome, mothers, infants, Emmanuel Gonzalez, Kristine Koski
Published on: 23 Feb 2021

Exclusive breastfeeding is recommended by the World Health Organization for the first six months of life because of the benefits for both mom and baby. In Canada, approximately 32% of women meet this recommendation.

Classified as: Kristin Horsley, Tuong-Vi Nguyen, Blaine Ditto, deborah da costa, 91ºÚÁÏÍø, Department of Psychology, breastfeed, breast milk, pregnancy anxiety
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Published on: 17 Jun 2019
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