uranium in breast milk
Bihar Uranium Study Debunked: How Flawed Research Methods and Pay-to-Publish Practices Created Unnecessary Health Panic
Nov 25, 2025 11:18 pm CST
A controversial study claiming uranium detection in breast milk of Bihar mothers has been challenged by experts as scientifically flawed and sensationalistic. Nuclear scientist Dr. Dinesh Kumar Aswal explains why the findings are implausible, highlighting calibration errors, small sample size, and the problematic nature of pay-to-publish research models that compromise scientific integrity while creating unwarranted public health concerns.
Study Reveals Uranium Contamination in Breast Milk Across Bihar Districts: Potential Health Risks for Infants
Nov 23, 2025 04:26 pm CST
A recent study has discovered uranium (U238) contamination in breast milk samples from 40 lactating mothers across multiple Bihar districts, raising concerns about infant health. While all samples contained uranium, with highest levels found in Katihar district, researchers indicate that 70% of infants could face non-carcinogenic health risks including potential impacts on kidney development, neurological function, and cognitive health. Despite these findings, experts recommend continued breastfeeding as uranium concentrations remain below critical thresholds, with monitoring efforts planned for other states.