Shorter maternity leave leads to shorter breastfeeding duration, study suggests
The length of maternity leave can have an impact on a baby's nutrition, according to a new study.
The length of maternity leave can have an impact on a baby's nutrition, according to a new study.
The length of maternity leave can have an impact on a baby's nutrition, according to a new study.
Researchers found that babies who were breastfed for at least six months had a lower percentage of body fat at age nine.
The Baby Cafe was founded by Lucia Jenkins in 2006 to give new moms a village of support when they needed it most.
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Police officer Celeste Ayala was on duty at Sister Maria Ludovica Children's Hospital in Buenos Aires when the infant was brought in for treatment.
The donations will be accepted at the hospital and kept at UConn Health in a new freezer before being shipped to the Mothers' Milk Bank in Massachusetts for pasteurization processing and distribution.
Children's exposure to alcohol through breast milk may cause a drop in their cognitive abilities, according to a study published in the journal Pediatrics.
A new study in JAMA Pediatrics says feeding solids to babies at an earlier age may help them sleep better.
The I-Team has uncovered a little-known State House policy that is not sitting well with new mothers.
United Airlines is apologizing and changing their policy after a Newton mom was forced to pump her breast milk in a public terminal.
A pair of new studies show possible ways to reduce the risk of skin cancer and breast cancer.
Genes are the biggest factor in determining celiac disease, doctors say.
Colleen Swanson headed to Fall River Trial Court this Tuesday, ready to serve her jury duty. But as the new mom of a five-month-old boy, the breastfeeding Swanson had a concern.
Kudos to Kara Baskin of the Boston Globe for her recent piece entitled, "Taking Parenting to Extremes: For Those Caught in the Mommy Wars Cross Fire, a Wish List."
Time Magazine Sends The Internet Into A Frenzy!
Time magazine's latest cover is stirring up controversy before it even hit newsstands.
The Supreme Judicial Court said Friday it recognizes that "there remain barriers that prevent new mothers from being able to breastfeed."
As part of efforts to encourage breastfeeding, mothers who give birth in Rhode Island will no longer receive free infant formula when they head home from the hospital.
Pablo López struck out eight in six strong innings, Max Kepler homered and the Minnesota Twins extended their winning streak to 12 games with a 3-1 win over the Boston Red Sox on Saturday.
A last-second goal by the Bruins in Game 6 might have changed the entire series.
It was just the 10th Kentucky Derby decided by a nose, and the first since Grindstone wore the garland of red roses in 1996.
Police say it was a chaotic scene in Northbridge on Friday night after two people were stabbed in the town common just after 9:30 p.m.
Police are investigating a man who was found shot to death in a shed in Taunton.
Pro-Palestinian protesters took down their encampment on the Tufts University campus Friday night.
A Lewiston, Maine bowling alley, where eight people were killed during the state's deadliest mass shooting last October, reopened Friday.
The Karen Read murder trial continued Friday in Dedham, Massachusetts with witness testimony and a visit to the home where John O'Keefe's body was found.
A woman was stabbed multiple times at an apartment complex in East Boston Friday afternoon.
Police say it was a chaotic scene in Northbridge on Friday night after two people were stabbed in the town common just after 9:30 p.m.
Taking a break from social media could have a huge impact on a woman's body image.
A new study finds that negative emotion can impact the health of your blood vessels.
New research finds that women approaching menopause could be at higher risk for depression.
A new survey finds that young Americans are falling prey to skin cancer myths.
Scientists in China have created a test using artificial intelligence that can detect cancer using one spot of dried blood.
Massachusetts is paying millions to vendors in the migrant crisis with little oversight on how taxpayer money is being spent
A Townsend woman was scammed into believing a famous actor was in love with her. Then the case took on a potentially more sinister turn.
State contracts obtained by the I-Team show taxpayers are paying tens of millions of dollars to hotels for rooms and food.
A fourth-grade teacher at an elementary school in Cambridge is facing child rape charges.
William Foley Jr., a five-time drunk driver who lost his license after a fatal crash in 2001, is back behind bars after an I-Team investigation.
Surveys have found that support for Israel is "fairly consistent," regardless of campus protests.
Quincy City Council President Ian Cain and Swansea attorney John Deaton are seeking the Republican nomination to run against Sen. Elizabeth Warren.
Pro-Palestinian students have accelerated their protests of the Israel-Hamas war. But are the they helping or hurting their cause?
Massachusetts State Sen. Peter Durant weighed in on budget concerns in Massachusetts.
According to ADL's annual Audit of Antisemitic Incidents, Massachusetts had the fifth most incidents in the country last year, up a shocking 189 percent over 2022.
You can once again grab a cocktail to go in Massachusetts.
April 20, 2024 is Record Store Day. See which record shops in Massachusetts are participating.
Boston Dynamics' latest robot is ready to "exceed human capabilities," the company says.
Rising costs are forcing small businesses located on Boston's Massachusetts Avenue to close.
Boston-based box wine brand Alileo teamed up with Caffe Nero to launch a coffee and wine experience in Massachusetts.
The Strawbery Banke Museum in Portsmouth offers visitors the chance to explore more than 350 years of New Hampshire's history.
Prezza mixologist Craig Carpenter has a unique spin on Manhattans, including a bottle of bourbon with a meaningful backstory.
Take a tour of a stunning property near Harvard Square mixing modern design with quiet luxury.
See what happens when a husband-and-wife pilot couple build their dream home overlooking Logan Airport.
When it comes to updating a house, it all starts with color.
Pablo López struck out eight in six strong innings, Max Kepler homered and the Minnesota Twins extended their winning streak to 12 games with a 3-1 win over the Boston Red Sox on Saturday.
A last-second goal by the Bruins in Game 6 might have changed the entire series.
It was just the 10th Kentucky Derby decided by a nose, and the first since Grindstone wore the garland of red roses in 1996.
Chris Paddack pitched six scoreless innings to carry the Minnesota Twins to their 11th consecutive victory, a 5-2 decision over the Boston Red Sox on Friday night.
After one rehab start, Nick Pivetta can't wait to get back to the Red Sox and out of the minors.
Researchers spotted a 37-year-old right whale mother named Wolf and her calf off the coast of Massachusetts.
The 2024 cicada broods will not be emerging in Massachusetts - but the buzzing bugs are set to appear here in 2025.
A pair of vultures thought to be "actively dying" actually had too much to drink, wildlife rescuers in Connecticut say.
A fluffy pile of golden retrievers took over the Boston Common in memory of Spencer the marathon dog.
The thick fog made for an eerie sight as the Mayflower II crossed the Cape Cod Canal.