Karnataka HC notice to state, Centre on sale of breast milk
The Karnataka high court issued notices to both the state and central governments in response to a public interest litigation (PIL) against the commercialisation of breast milk by private companies. The PIL, filed by Bengaluru resident Munegowda, challenged the involvement of private companies in the collection, marketing, and sale of human breast milk. During the […]
Tobacco-like plant engineered to pump out nutrients found in breast milk
Breakthrough could pave way for formula milk that more closely replicates health benefits of breastfeeding Scientists have genetically engineered a close relative of the tobacco plant to pump out nutrients found in human breast milk. The technology could pave the way for infant formula milk that more closely replicates health benefits of breastfeeding, according to the […]
Why FSSAI advises against consuming breast milk and banned its sales
Food Safety and Standards Authorities of India (FSSAI) officials in Chennai cracked down on an outlet suspected of selling human breast milk. The outlet was under observation for 10 days after receiving a complaint. While no sales were observed during the surveillance period, a surprise inspection on Friday uncovered a hidden stock of breast milk, […]
Does drinking your breast milk boost immunity? Kardashian thinks so.
In a recent Instagram story, Kourtney Kardashian Barker, who welcomed her first child with husband Travis Barker in November, said she “pounded a glass of breast milk” because she felt sick. Although the 44-year-old reality TV star can certainly drink her own milk if she pleases, her post begs the question: Does drinking your own breast milk, or milk from another human, […]
Breast milk bank ATM opened at private hospital in Coimbatore
A mother’s breast milk bank ATM was opened at Sri Ramakrishna Rural Health Center at Pachapalayam in Coimbatore on Sunday to encourage lactating mothers to provide their milk to infants in need of it. A release said the facility, which functions round the clock, will be a convenient and secure platform for lactating mothers to […]
Lab-grown breast milk Co. Biomilq aims to change infant nutrition
Biomilq, a North Carolina-based startup, is working to recreate breast milk outside of the body, a breakthrough that could change the way infant nutrition is understood in America. The company’s seemingly niche innovation took on new resonance amid the infant-formula shortage, which demonstrated the frailty of that essential product. Before the company can fully take […]
Babies at risk of black market breast milk in Australia
A growing trend for black market breast milk may be putting babies at risk, prompting Australian researchers to call for the establishment of regulated ‘milk banks’. The benefits of breast milk have been expounded for years, with a limited number of milk banks operating across Australia for premature or sick babies. But not all milk […]