Breastfeeding is widely acknowledged as one of the most effective ways to ensure a child’s health and well-being. The nutrients and immune-boosting properties found in breast milk are uniquely ...

A few confounding variables were considered, including the mother’s socioeconomic standing, her ethnicity, her relationship and employment statuses, and whether she smoked during pregnancy or not.

Breastfeeding during the first 4 months of life is linked to reduced emotional and behavioural problems in preschoolers; however, benefits beyond 8 months are limited.

Children who are breastfed for longer periods of time have a higher volume of grey matter, new research has found. In the study, which was the largest of its kind to date, researchers analyzed about 8 ...

How long a child is breastfed could affect their test scores later on, according to new research. A study published in the Archives of Disease in Childhood journal followed approximately 5,000 people ...

The first 1,000 days of life shape a child’s brain, health, and future potential, with breastfeeding forming the foundation ...

Physicians have long recommended that mothers breastfeed their babies -- as breastfeeding comes with many health benefits for both a mom and her infant -- but many babies may never receive breast milk ...