In a paper published in Maternal and Child Nutrition by NPEU researchers Laura Oakley, Maria Quigley and others shows that breastfeeding rates in England increased from 65.5% in 2008-9 to 72.4% in 2012-13. There was a larger increase in more deprived areas suggesting a narrowing of inequalities in breastfeeding.
http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/mcn.12159/abstract
29 July 2026
Study identifies 12 proteins that could lead to new heart disease treatments targeting both cholesterol and inflammation.
21 July 2026
New exhibition captures Port Talbot’s experiences, memories and resilience two years after the closure of its final blast furnace.
21 July 2026
A study of 40,000 families suggests children with a genetic propensity for ADHD may influence family relationships over time.
