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Breastfeeding is still best.(Brief Article)

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We know that breastfeeding is important in many areas, including immunity and mental (cognitive) development. Now there's another reason to breastfeed, and its effects are long-reaching.

A recent study conducted by Dr. Atul Singhal and colleagues from the Institute of Child Health, in London, shows that women who breastfeed may help their babies avoid heart disease and stroke later on in ...

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