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Is dark chocolate really the healthier choice? New study reveals concerns
For those who love chocolate, dark chocolate is often seen as the "better" or "healthier" option. But is it really? This past December, Consumer Reports ...
But do they work? Researchers investigate effectiveness of lactation cookies on human milk production
Ana Palacios’ interview on “Eagle Eye View,” the official podcast of Georgia Southern University. Palacios discusses her research and how being a mom motivated her. ...
Annual Healthy Georgia Report from Augusta University shows state’s health care wins along with areas to improve
Augusta University’s second annual Healthy Georgia Report has been released, offering a snapshot of health in the Peach State as compared to not only ...
Is breastmilk that easy answer to avert the next formula crisis? UMW's expert explains how it could be in National Geographic
Late last year, America was gripped with a shortage of frightening proportions and potential deadly consequences - baby formula was all but gone from store ...
Preterm Birth and Life-Long Health
November is Prematurity Awareness Month. According to March of Dimes, 1-in-10 babies is born preterm each year in the United States. But what does that ...
Covering World Breastfeeding Week? Our experts are here to help
August 1-7 is World Breastfeeding Week, and the University of Mary Washington has the ideal expert for any journalist looking to learn more or cover ...
Breaking barriers: doctoral student helps document breastfeeding challenges for Black mothers, shares their voices — and finds her own
A photo speaks louder than words. That’s the proverbial premise behind the Savannah H.O.P.E. Photovoice Project, a visual, community-based research project ...
August is National Breastfeeding Month – Let our Experts Help with Your Coverage
It’s August…a month that celebrates breastfeeding and all the benefits that come with it. Breastfeeding is natural, healthy and cost-effective – and the American ...