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.
Got bees? Don't put up with all that buzzing and stinging; here are some easy ways to get rid of bees this spring.
A police officer was seriously injured in a construction accident on Boston Road in Billerica Friday afternoon.
Philip Chism, who killed Colleen Ritzer in 2013, changed his plea to guilty for a subsequent attack on a detention center worker.
With a relatively low average monthly cost of living and a low crime rate, this little-known town has a lot to offer retirees according to one report.
Save big on appliances from top brands and retailers gearing up for Memorial Day.
A police officer was seriously injured in a construction accident on Boston Road in Billerica Friday afternoon.
Four men are accused of stealing expensive jewelry from Indian and South Asian families in Massachusetts for years.
Philip Chism, who killed Colleen Ritzer in 2013, changed his plea to guilty for a subsequent attack on a detention center worker.
The town of Sharon has confirmed a case of the rare Powassan virus, which is spread by ticks.
The Patriots got their quarterback in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft on Thursday night, but New England's work is far from done this weekend.
The discovery of drug-resistant bacteria in two dogs prompted a probe by the CDC and New Jersey health authorities.
A new study finds that people with breast cancer are more likely to develop a second cancer over time.
The CDC is keeping a close eye on the impact that rising heat is having on o
The CDC has issued an advisory about the risks of safely injecting Botox after some people have gotten so sick they had to be hospitalized.
Federal officials say they're double checking whether pasteurization has eradicated the danger from possible bird virus particles in milk.
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.
The IRS Criminal Investigation unit helps go after violent criminals, including some right here in Boston.
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.
"It's the golden goose," said Rooney of Boston's commercial property taxes, which provides a large percentage of the city's annual revenue.
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.
Today is Patriots' Day in Massachusetts. Here's what to know about the celebrations and what's open and closed for the holiday.
Robert Shure is the talented sculptor behind the FAO Schwartz teddy bear, the Cy Young memorial and the Massachusetts Fallen Firefighters Memorial.
Ming Tsai demonstrates how to cook a traditional Chinese street food - Ming's bings.
Founded out of love, Rustic Marlin is a home décor and lifestyle brand with a unique origin story in Massachusetts.
The Vermont Country Store has since become an iconic destination for locals and tourists alike.
Creating an inviting environment for the community to meet, enjoy and participate in the arts
For now, there is hope. And if you want to stoke that hope, sit back and enjoy some quality Drake Maye highlights to see the high end of what he can do as a football player.
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"Messi Madness" is set to fully engulf Foxboro this weekend with a crowd of 65,000 expected to head to Gillette Stadium for their chance to see soccer royalty.
The Patriots got their quarterback in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft on Thursday night, but New England's work is far from done this weekend.
Michael Hurley says the New England Patriots made the right pick with Drake Maye at number 3.
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.