Breastfeeding Does Not Protect Against Asthma, Allergies, New Study Shows

ScienceDaily (2007-09-12) -- Breastfeeding does not protect children against developing asthma or allergies, according to a new study. The results indicate that increased breastfeeding did not reduce the risk of asthma, hayfever or eczema at 6.5 years of age despite large increases in the duration and exclusivity of breastfeeding. It also did not succeed in reducing the prevalence of positive skin prick tests. ... > read full article

Fast-food Diet Cancels Out Benefits Of Breastfeeding In Preventing Asthma, Study Shows

ScienceDaily (2009-01-28) -- Eating fast food more than once or twice a week negated the beneficial effects that breastfeeding has in protecting children from asthma. ... > read full article