Mother’s milk, which consists of a complex and continually changing blend of proteins, fats and sugars, helps protect babies against bacterial infections. In the past, scientists have concentrated...

According to a study published Jan. 30 in Journal of Human Lactation, donor human milk processed at non-profit milk banks is safe from Ebola and Marburg viruses. The article “Ebola Virus and Marburg...

The World Health Organization (WHO) acknowledges that the current Zika virus epidemic has raised questions as to whether transmission can also occur during breastfeeding. Today, the UN health agency has...