Breastfed children were almost double as likely to achieve high marks in their GCSEs compared with those who were not, a study has found. The study found that longer breastfeeding was associated with ...

Breastfeeding during the first 4 months of life is linked to reduced emotional and behavioural problems in preschoolers; ...

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 ...

Whether children were breastfed as infants and for how long may have an impact on their test scores when they are adolescents, according to new research. The report, published Monday in the journal ...

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

Non-Hispanic blacks appear to be the group least likely to breastfeed children. March 28, 2010— -- Rates of breastfeeding have been rising since 1990 but still fall below federal targets, ...

Weaning a child from breastfeeding is not just about changing their diet; it's a major milestone in their development. Mother's milk is like nectar for a young child's health, but after a certain age, ...