Breastfeeding Crucial to a Healthy Infant Microbiome, Lowering Asthma Risk | Lifestyle

Breastfeeding Crucial to a Healthy Infant Microbiome, Lowering Asthma Risk | Lifestyle

Key Takeaways Breastfeeding reduces asthma risk by colonizing a baby’s body with healthy microbes Meanwhile, baby formula feeds microbes that can increase asthma risk Breast milk contains sugars that promote growth of healthy microbes THURSDAY, Sept. 19, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Breastfeeding through the first year of infants’ lives can lower their risk of asthma…

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Post-treatment lifestyle choices influence long-term outcomes in breast cancer patients

Post-treatment lifestyle choices influence long-term outcomes in breast cancer patients

Three studies led by Dana-Farber Cancer Institute researchers have encouraging implications for patients with breast cancer. Two studies focus on breastfeeding after breast cancer diagnosis and treatment. The studies found it was safe and feasible for young patients carrying specific genetic variations to breastfeed without raising their risk of a cancer recurrence or a cancer…

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