On the radio this morning I was distracted from my breastfast by a brief report on a Tasmanian epidemiological study of children. They have released their findings on bone density for 'Medical Research Week' this week. Apparently they have found that *duration of breastfeeding* has a direct positive correlation with bone density, which they are linking to decreasing the risk osteopososis in later life. I would swear I even heard them recommending prolonged breastfeeding on the news, or was I dreaming? There is a poster display of this project up at the local hospital, so I will go in and find out more. The mother's diet during pregnancy is apparently another important factor. How nice if this turns out to be a clear 'dose dependent' advantage of breastfeeding. A good reason to encourage mothers to breastfeed longer. Ros Escott BAppSc IBCLC Tasmania, Australia