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C-sections are seen as breastfeeding barrier in US, but not in other global communities

A new study finds that indigenous mothers in farming communities in Yucatán, Mexico, breastfeed for about 1.5 months longer following cesarean deliveries than they do following vaginal deliveries. Researchers believe this is possible because the mothers live in an exceptionally supportive breastfeeding environment. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., […]

Published on March 21, 2019

Older immigrants living in US more satisfied with life than native-born counterparts

Most people who immigrated to the United States for a chance to live the ‘American Dream’ are more satisfied with their lives in the ‘land of the free’ than those who were born here, according to new research. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the […]

Published on March 20, 2019

Turn off a light, save a life

We all know that turning off lights and buying energy-efficient appliances affects our financial bottom line. Now, according to a new study, we know that saving energy also saves lives and even more money for consumers by alleviating the costs of adverse health effects attributed to air pollution. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David […]

Published on March 20, 2019