The Link between Breastfeeding and Childhood Leukemia (Crozer-Keystone Health System)

(Source: Crozer-Keystone Health System) It's no secret that breastfeeding is beneficial to both mom and baby. Breast milk provides infants with the best nutrition their growing and developing bodies need due to its mix of vitamins, protein and fat. Breast milk, which is more easily digested than formula in most cases, also contains antibodies that develop infants' immune systems and help them fight off viruses and bacteria. And a new study published in JAMA Pediatrics shows there may be another benefit of breastfeeding to keep...