It’s been known for decades that breastfeeding and childbirth reduce the risk of breast cancer. Now medical researchers are gaining clues on why and hoping these insights could help create a pill to mimic the protective effects of nursing.
Why do pregnancy, breastfeeding reduce risk of breast cancer? Latest science finds clues
Author(s)
Amina Zafar
Publication Date
Nov 8, 2025
Publication
CBC News
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Resource Type
Article/Paper
Cancer Type
Breast Cancer