New Delhi, Nov. 23 -- A recent study has revealed alarming levels of uranium (U238) in the breastmilk of lactating mothers across sevarl districts in Bihar, raising serious health concerns for their infants.

Researchers from multiple institutions have found that uranium exposure through breastmilk could pose significant non-carcinogenic health risks to infants.

Speaking with ANI, Dr Ashok Sharma of AIIMS Delhi, who is a co-author of the study, said, "The study analysed breast milk from 40 lactating mothers and found uranium (U-238) in all samples. Although 70% of infants showed potential non-carcinogenic health risk, the overall uranium levels were below permissible limits and are expected to have minimal actual health impact on both mo...