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Exclusive breastfeeding for six months linked to fewer ADHD symptoms in children - PsyPost

Published by PsyPost By Karina Petrova · 18 October 2026 at 17:21
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Exclusive breastfeeding for six months linked to fewer ADHD symptoms in children - PsyPost
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What the report says

A large-scale study suggests that infants who exclusively receive breast milk for their first six months may show fewer symptoms of ADHD in early childhood, even when accounting for the child's genetic risks and family socioeconomic background.

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