Growth Curve Health & Medicine

Sugars in breast milk may fight harmful bacteria directly

baby breastfeeding

SWEET STUFF Sugars in breast milk may directly fight bacteria, such as Group B Strep, a new study suggests.

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By Laura Sanders

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