Tag: breast tissue biology
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Why pregnancy and breastfeeding seem to lower breast cancer risk: what science is uncovering
New clues in how pregnancy and breastfeeding may lower breast cancer risk For years, researchers have noted that women who become pregnant and those who breastfeed tend to have a lower risk of developing breast cancer later in life. Recent studies illuminate the biology behind this association, offering a clearer picture of how reproductive factors…
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Why Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Lower Breast Cancer Risk: New Scientific Clues
Why pregnancy and breastfeeding may reduce breast cancer risk For decades, researchers have observed that women who have been pregnant and those who breastfeed tend to have a lower lifetime risk of developing breast cancer. Recent scientific work is shedding light on the biology behind this protective effect, offering clues about how the breast changes…