Researchers have long hailed breast milk for its ability to boost an infant’s immune system. Now, a new study led by Johns Hopkins researchers provides further evidence of this after discovering how breast milk can protect against a severe intestinal disease that affects preterm babies. NEC is most common in preterm babies, who account for […]
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The evidence that breastfeeding makes a major difference is so much stronger than the evidence for any other type of intervention, including EI and all the remedial therapies, yet breastfeeding receives far less support. I think it is time to reexamine our priorities. The documented advantages in IQ (8 – 9 IQ points) resulted from […]