Breastfeeding May Prevent Breast Cancer

Thursday, January 22, 2009 - 09:15 in Health & Medicine

Scientists have found that extended lactation protects again mammary tumor development. Women who breastfeed for greater than two years have a significantly reduced risk of developing breast cancer later in life.

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