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Coffee does not affect pregnancy
Drinking a cup of coffee every day during pregnancy does not increase the risk of miscarriage or premature birth.
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Lacking little children, women are at risk of uterine cancer
More and more women are reported to have uterine cancer, because they give birth less or even not give birth, the latest figures reveal.
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Most pregnant women lack vitamin D
Pregnant women need to take higher doses of vitamin D, compared with the usual indications, a new study has just recommended.
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Obese mother, baby easy heart defects
The mother is obese during pregnancy, the baby is born more at risk of heart defects, a US government study.
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Pregnant women like alcohol, children are susceptible to epilepsy
Women who drink alcohol during pregnancy cause their babies to have a higher risk of epilepsy than normal children.
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Exercising during pregnancy helps your baby get better
Children born will be healthier and less likely to be obese if pregnant mothers regularly exercise.
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People with polycystic ovaries are prone to heart disease
Recent Australian research has identified the causes of unprecedented heart disease in women - polycystic ovary syndrome.
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Women should not eat a lot of white bread
Women who eat a lot of white bread, white rice, pizzas and high-carbohydrate-rich foods will double the risk of heart disease.
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Eating soybeans does not reduce cholesterol after menopause
Eating more soybeans than usual for a year does not help postmenopausal women reduce their cholesterol levels.
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Women who regularly walk can fight stroke
Women over 45 who have a habit of going fast or spending two hours a week walking can significantly reduce their risk of stroke.
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Vitamin C and E do not reduce the risk of hypertension
Many women in early pregnancy have started taking vitamin C and E supplements in hopes of helping to prevent complications of hypertension during pregnancy.
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Want to keep sleek, drink wine!
After many years of research, American scientists have discovered that drinking an appropriate amount of red wine every day will help women maintain their slim shape.
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Gingivitis easily makes pregnant women premature
Pregnant women, if not treated with gum disease, are 3 times more likely to have a premature birth before 35 weeks, US scientists claim.
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Fiber reduces fertility in women
A recent study has shown that high-fiber foods can affect a woman's fertility.
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Excessive diet makes women older
Women who think that the body looks slender will look younger, so think again by a new study that confirms those over 40 look younger if they have a full face