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More infant feeding research

Posted on March 14, 2011 by Vicki Bolton

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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Scaremongering journalist…? Not this time.

Posted on January 14, 2011 by Vicki Bolton

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 →

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