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Breastfeeding associated with a reduced risk of relapse in women with multiple sclerosis

Medicine & Health / Neuroscience

created Jun 08, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Women with multiple sclerosis who breastfeed exclusively for at least two months appear less likely to experience a relapse within a year after their baby's birth, according to a report posted online today that will appear ...


New infant feeding and obesity research adds insight to ongoing issue

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created Jan 16, 2009 | popularity 4 / 5 (2) | comments 0

The February edition of the Journal of Nutrition offers new insights into possible associations between infant feeding and health outcomes related to obesity. According to David Barker, M.D., Ph.D., professor of clinical epidem ...





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Breastfed kids enjoy greater social mobility than bottle-fed children

Medicine & Health / Research

created Feb 13, 2007 | popularity 4.3 / 5 (6) | comments 0

Children who are breastfed climb higher up the social ladder than bottle-fed children according to a large, long term study by Dr Richard Martin of Bristol University's Department of Social Medicine and colleagues, published ...


Moms who breastfeed less likely to develop heart attacks or strokes

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created Apr 21, 2009 | popularity 3 / 5 (1) | comments 0

The longer women breastfeed, the lower their risk of heart attacks, strokes and cardiovascular disease, report University of Pittsburgh researchers in a study published in the May issue of Obstetrics & Gynecology.


Can breastfeeding reduce multiple sclerosis relapses?

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created Feb 19, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Women who have multiple sclerosis may reduce their risk of relapses after pregnancy if they breastfeed their babies, according to a study released today that will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology's 61st Annual ...


Breastfed babies have best survival rates

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created Aug 01, 2006 | popularity 3.8 / 5 (4) | comments 0

A study, released in New York by the U.N. Children's Fund, indicates breastfeeding protects infants from diseases.


Researchers look for behavioral link between breastfeeding and lower risk of obesity

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created Oct 28, 2008 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Breastfeeding has a number of positive health benefits for baby: it can prevent ear infections and allergies, and lowers the risk of developing respiratory problems. It can also help prevent against obesity later in life, ...


Breastfeeding associated with reduced risk of breast cancer among women with family history

Medicine & Health / Cancer

created Aug 10, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Women with a family history of breast cancer appear to have a lower risk of developing the disease before menopause if they have ever breastfed a child, according to a report in the August 10/24 issue of Archives of Internal Me ...


New research finds breastfeeding stops neglect

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created Jan 26, 2009 | popularity 4.2 / 5 (5) | comments 1

(PhysOrg.com) -- When a mother breastfeeds she is essentially protecting her child from herself, according to UQ researcher and developmental paediatrician, Dr Lane Strathearn.


Breastfeeding babies offers them long-term heart-health benefits

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created Nov 05, 2007 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Breastfed babies are less likely to have certain cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors in adulthood than their bottle-fed counterparts, researchers reported at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2007.


New breastfeeding study shows most moms quit early

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created Aug 11, 2008 | popularity 3.9 / 5 (7) | comments 0

While the CDC recently reported that more moms than ever give breastfeeding a try, a new national study shows most moms do not stick with it as long as they should.


Breastfeeding study dispels sagging myth

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created Nov 01, 2007 | popularity 4.1 / 5 (8) | comments 0

Nursing mothers needn't worry. A new study shows that breastfeeding does not increase breast sagging. University of Kentucky plastic surgeon Dr. Brian Rinker and his colleagues conducted the study with patients at UK HealthCare ...



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