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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