London: Breast-feeding a baby for six months post birth can stave off their risk of developing asthma-related symptoms in early childhood, says a scientific study. The study looked at the impact of the duration of breast-feeding and the introduction of alternative liquids or solids in addition to breast milk. Generation R Study researchers from Erasmus Medical Centre in The Netherlands, used questionnaires to gather data about over 5,000 children, the...
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London: New mothers have been told to breastfeed their babies for six months only to prevent allergies, food aversion and even obesity but now research says babies can be safely given solid foods at least eight weeks earlier. Researchers have questioned guidelines issued in 2001 by the World Health Organisation, asking women to breastfeed for the first six months before giving solid foods to babies, the Daily Mail reported, citing...02:36 PM, Jan 15, 2011
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