Breast milk bacteria may shield infants from respiratory infections

A new analysis reveals that microorganisms naturally present in maternal milk could protect newborns against respiratory illness—a finding with potential implications for infant formula development and pediatric health strategies. The discovery suggests that milk's microbial composition may be as important as its nutritional content, potentially reshaping how manufacturers and healthcare systems approach early childhood health.

Originaltitel: Linking the maternal milk microbiota and infant respiratory infections