Breastfeeding is not linked to baby's IQ

Breastfeeding is the feeding of babies with breast milk, breastfed children  show normal response to stimuli at age 3 according to new research.

Their is no link between breastfeeding and intelligence quotient, researchers from University College of Dublin measured the cognitive abilities of 8000 children who were breast fed and discovered that breast milk does not improve their intellect.

National Health Service NHS advocates exclusive 6 months breastfeeding for babies, food can be added from 6 months.

Breastfeeding is good for mothers because a breastfeeding mother can burn more than 500 calories a day.

Contraceptive pills may prevent some cancers

Contraceptive pills are drugs that contain hormones (estrogen and progesterone) used to prevent pregnancy.

Latest research from the University of Aberdeen shows that women who had used oral contraceptive pills may not have ovarian, endometrial and colorectal cancer.

The study found no connection between the use of contraceptive pills and risk of having cancer later in life.

Central for Disease and Control and Prevention says 16 percent of women in the United States are using oral contraceptive pills.

The protective benefits of using contraceptive pills during reproductive age can last for 30 years.