A compound found in many plastics and cans could pose a serious danger to woman, a new report has found. The compound, bisphenol A (BPA), is routinely used to coat cans, pipes, and even cash register receipts — meaning people come into contact with it on a regular basis. BPA was first used as a […]
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Pregnant women should not eat tuna because it contains too much mercury, Consumer Reports says in a new report. In fact, the report goes on to suggest that expecting mothers should limit their consumption of all fish because most species contain at least a small amount of the toxic metal. Research shows that mercury levels […]
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It’s one thing to have a pregnant friend or family member describe, in detail, all of the strange changes taking place in the body during pregnancy—while it’s another thing to actually be pregnant and experience them personally. Here are 10 weird and wonderful things that happen during pregnancy.
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A new report finds that pregnant women are far more likely to become involved in a traffic accident than women who are not expecting. The report, which has been published in the medical journal CMAJ, is based on a study by Dr. Donald Redelmeier of the University of Toronto. Redelmeier found that pregnant women were […]
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United States President Barack Obama’s health insurance exchanges came under heavy fire earlier this year when the system’s central website struggled to keep up with traffic. But now there’s reason for low-income families who did find a plan to be happy: many expecting mothers will receive far better support and far lower medical bills when […]
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New questions are now being raised about a controversial drug treatment for morning sickness. Health researchers in Toronto now question the effectiveness of Diclectin. Diclectin is a combination of an antihistamine and vitamin B6. It was first tested more than a decade and a half ago, when a meta-analysis (or a study that synthesizes clinical […]
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