Exclusive Breastfeeding Linked To Lasting DNA Changes, Study Finds

Exclusive Breastfeeding Linked To Lasting DNA Changes, Study Finds

Babies who are exclusively breastfed for at least three months show distinct biological markers in their blood compared to those who are not breastfed, according to a major international study. The research, one of the largest of its kind, analysed blood samples from children to examine epigenetic patterns across the genome. Epigenetics involves chemical modifications […]

World News in Brief: Hunger in the English- and Dutch-speaking Caribbean, climate and displacement crisis in Somalia, World Breastfeeding Week

World News in Brief: Hunger in the English- and Dutch-speaking Caribbean, climate and displacement crisis in Somalia, World Breastfeeding Week

Across the region, nations face food-related challenges notably due to geographical remoteness, lack of local available resources and exposure to climate change.  “The Caribbean is particularly vulnerable to natural hazards and supply chain disruptions, which can cause increases in food prices,” said, Brian Bogart. head of WFP for the region. “It’s deeply concerning that many people […]