New Delhi [India], November 23 (ANI): 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 mothers and infants. The highes

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