fracking, health concerns, infant health

A Recent Study Links Fracking to Drinking Water Pollution and Infant Health Issues

New research documents for the first time link the pollution of public water supplies caused by shale gas development, commonly known as fracking, to its negative impact on infant health. These findings call for closer environmental regulation of the industry, as levels of chemicals found in drinking water often fall below regulatory thresholds. Elaine Hill, ...

Troy Oakes

Fracking well head after the fracing equipment has been removed.

China: Surge in Protein Milk Powder Demand May Not Be Good for Babies

The COVID-19 outbreak has triggered a huge demand for protein milk powder imported from New Zealand and Australia. Many parents believe that these products have immune-boosting properties that can protect their babies from the CCP coronavirus. However, experts warn that feeding infants with protein milk powder might end up having negative effects. Protein milk powder ...

Max Lu

Milk powder in a bowl.

This Is What Pumping Breast Milk Does to Its Microbial Makeup

Since women today are as engaged in their careers as men, many often do not find enough time to breastfeed their babies. This is what has fueled the popularity of breast pumps over the past few decades. But a recent study shows that breast milk from mothers who routinely use breast pumps has a different ...

Raven Montmorency

A baby breastfeeding.