From Neanderthal Molar, Scientists Infer Early Weaning
Patterns of barium in the fossil tooth of a child indicate that breast-feeding ended after 1.2 years, researchers say — much sooner than in modern nonindustrial populations. [Source]
Publication Date:Origin: nytimes.com
Category: Breastfeeding
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