Science news articles about 'infant exposure'

... the known beneficial effects of breastfeeding are greater than the potential risks associated with infant exposure to chemicals such as dioxins that may be present in breastmilk, according to a report ...

... play a critical role in reducing fetal and infant exposure. A new study at the University of Michigan ... risk from maternal stores of lead. Lead exposure during fetal development and infancy can cause ...

... serum and milk do not decrease during lactation as previously thought. This new insight should improve researchers' ability to assess infant exposures to environmental chemicals via breastfeeding.