Most Americans drink coffee every day. The caffeine in coffee helps us stay alert but also may cause jitteriness and interfere with sleeping. A few studies suggest that decaffeinated coffee also has health benefits, perhaps because of antioxidants or acids in the coffee beans.
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What Women Need to Know About Inflammatory Breast Cancer
Inflammatory breast cancer is very fast-growing and aggressive. It is also very rare – less than 5 % of all breast cancer cases, and perhaps only 1%. It occurs so infrequently that many breast care specialists have never met a patient who has it.
Read More »Home Birth: What You Need to Know Before Considering a Home Birth
There are many reasons why women consider giving birth at home or at a birthing center rather than in a hospital. One reason is the desire to have more control over the process of childbirth, and especially the desire to avoid Caesarean sections.
Read More »Brisdelle (Paroxetine) for Hot Flashes? Not a Great Idea
Hot flashes are no fun, and that’s putting it mildly. Hormone therapies can reduce hot flashes, but have serious dangers, including breast cancer. Does Brisdelle work?
Read More »Breastfeeding: The Finest Food for Your Infant Isn’t Sold in Any Store
Evidence has been mounting about the health advantages of breastfeeding for both mother and child. From a reduced risk of obesity to an increased resistance to disease, study after study shows that when possible breast milk is the ideal food for your newborn child. Is this the right option for you?
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