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More infant feeding research
The Telegraph and Observer have both published articles based on Maria Iacovou’s research (presumably this working paper) on the cognitive effects of breastfeeding. It’s based on data from ALSPAC, a detailed and interesting (if slightly flawed) longitudinal dataset from Bristol. Once … Continue reading
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Tagged breastfeeding, longitudinal
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Scaremongering journalist…? Not this time.
I’ve just been reading a Guardian article about a BMJ article about exclusive breastfeeding for six months. As a member of a university, I’m privileged to have access to many journals online, including the BMJ. I used that privilege to … Continue reading
Posted in Academic research, Journalism
Tagged BMJ, breastfeeding, evidence, Guardian, scare
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