Friday, November 27, 2009

caffeine

Coffee and Other Pregnancy Scares

Pregnant women shouldn't panic over scary studies, but they should have a sensible game plan. more >>

Caffeine in Pregnancy Associated With Low Birth Weight Risk

Women need not be frightened but should limit consumption of stimulant, experts say more >>

Caffeine Consumption Doesn't Raise Overall Breast Cancer Risk

Large study did discover link with benign breast disease, or when tumor was larger more >>

Health Buzz: Michigan E. coli Outbreak and Other Health News

Caffeinated energy drinks, a workout timeout, and flu shots with (and without) thimerosal. more >>

Health Highlights: Sept. 24, 2008

Will Starbucks's New Deals Save You Money?

The coffee company offers incentives that may just leave you overcaffeinated. more >>

Health Buzz: Earlier HIV Treatment and Other Health News

DNA fingerprinting and anthrax, a cancer-fighting Olympian, and caffeine’s effect on athletes more >>

An Athlete's Legal Aid: Caffeine

Experts aren't sure why, but a good jolt seems to boost performance. more >>

Many Recovering Alcoholics Depend on Coffee, Cigarettes

But smoking may increase the likelihood of relapse, expert says more >>

Caffeine Could Stave Off Multiple Sclerosis

Finding may help scientists develop drug to treat autoimmune disease, researcher says more >>

Coffee Drinkers Might Live Longer

For women, especially, the brew could boost heart health, study finds more >>

Coffee Beans May Be Newest Stress-Buster

Just inhaling the aroma activated anxiety-relieving genes, rat research shows more >>

Green Tea May Help Brain Cope With Sleep Disorders

Study in rats finds polyphenol compounds affect areas involved with learning and memory more >>

Coffee? Now a Pregnancy No-No, but Other Hazards Look Overblown

Caffeine and miscarriage, once questionably linked, now seem solidly connected. more >>

Food and Drugs Can Create a Toxic Mix

These combinations might be hazardous to your health. more >>

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