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Pregnant Women Should Avoid Canned Foods, Study Says

by Monique El-Faizy, Posted May 19th 2010

If you're pregnant, kick the cans. Credit: Spencer Platt / Getty Images

Pregnant women should avoid or limit their intake of canned foods, which ...

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Got Morning Sickness? Blame Your Mom

by Amy Hatch, Posted Apr 30th 2010

Even crackers won't help severe morning sickness, and a new study says it's in your genes. Credit: meddygarnet, Flickr

When you're bent over ...

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Exercise During Pregnancy May Prevent Obesity in Baby

by Shelley White, Posted Apr 14th 2010

It can be tempting to turn couch-potato once your belly starts expanding. But there's a new reason to exercise during pregnancy, and it could have ...

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Breast-Feeding Could Save Lives and Money, Research Finds

by Colleen Egan, Posted Apr 5th 2010

Breast milk could help prevent diabetes. Credit: Getty Images

If women breast-fed their babies for the first six months of life, more than 900 ...

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Breastfeeding Longer Could Prevent Mental Health Problems

by Shelley White, Posted Jan 14th 2010

Breastfeeding isn't always easy. In fact, for some women it can be one of the most difficult and stressful challenges of coping with a newborn. But ...

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