Breastfeeding prevents heart disease and diabetes

Breastfeeding a baby can significantly reduce a woman's chances of developing metabolic syndrome, a cluster of risk factors that makes heart disease and diabetes more likely in later life. Previous research has shown that lactating women have improved blood glucose and triglyceride levels shortly after giving birth. The new study suggests that the beneficial effects of breastfeeding are long-lasti ...

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