Breastfeeding reduces the risk of breast cancer, researchers say

CHINA BREAST-FEEDING

A Chinese mother breast-feeds her baby Credit: /AP

Australian researchers have found breastfeeding can protect women against breast cancer by building up their immunity. According to a new study, pregnancy and breastfeeding produces infection-fighting T-cells that help guard against abnormal cells that could develop into cancer.



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