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Birthweight and Breastfeeding Shape Patterns of Biological Aging Across Adult Organs

Source: Aging Cell • Published: 09 Oct 2026, 09:18

Summarized by Masters of Longevity from Aging Cell.

Early-life influences on growth and infant feeding are examined in an article that previews organ-specific aging patterns across adulthood, inviting readers curious about lifelong health trajectories.

Birthweight and Breastfeeding Shape Patterns of Biological Aging Across Adult Organs
Key Takeaways
  • Lower birthweight was associated with advanced biological aging in multiple adult organ systems compared with higher birthweight.
  • Longer duration of breastfeeding correlated with younger biological age in several organ-specific aging measures.
  • The study used cohort-derived organ aging markers to reveal persistent early-life influences on adult aging trajectories.
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