Postpartum weight loss is best with prolonged breastfeeding
Postpartum weight loss is best with prolonged breastfeeding New moms may be better able to return to their pre-pregnancy weight by exclusively breastfeeding…
Vitamin D reduces risk of hip fracture in women
Vitamin D reduces risk of hip fracture in women Older women with higher blood levels of vitamin D are less likely to suffer hip fractures, according to…
Menopause may increase risk of heart disease
Menopause may increase risk of heart disease As women begin menopause, their risk of developing a collection of heart disease risk factors known as metabolic…
Fruit juice may boost risk of diabetes in women
Fruit juice may boost risk of diabetes in women Eating green leafy vegetables and whole fruits instead of drinking fruit juice may lower diabetes risk in…
Pregnancy weight gain may harm child's future health
Pregnancy weight gain may harm child's future health Women who are pregnant and gain too much weight may be raising their child's risk of being…
Coffee lowers heart attack risk in women
Coffee lowers heart attack risk in women Drinking up to five cups of coffee a day may protect women from fatal heart attacks and stroke, according…
Caffeine not associated with breast cancer risk
Caffeine not associated with breast cancer risk Women can drink caffeinated coffee or tea without worrying that they've raising their risk of breast…
Fruit juice linked to increased diabetes risk
Fruit juice linked to increased diabetes risk Drinking fruit juice instead of eating green vegetables and whole fruit may boost the risk of type 2…
Mother's diet may influence baby's gender
Mother's diet may influence baby's gender Women are more likely to give birth to boys if they're eating a high-calorie diet shortly before becoming…
Soy compound lowers breast cancer risk
Soy compound lowers breast cancer risk Women with high levels genistein, an estrogen-like compound found in soy, seem to have a lower risk of developing…