Nutrition basics
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Falling during pregnancy: Reason to worry?
Here's what to consider after a fall during pregnancy, including when to seek medical help.
Extended-cycle birth control pills: Is spotting common?
Breakthrough bleeding is more common with continuous and extended-cycle birth control pills, but usually decreases with time.
Elective abortion: Does it affect subsequent pregnancies?
Understand whether ending a pregnancy can affect your fertility or future pregnancies.
Eating the placenta: A good idea?
Despite claims of benefits, eating the placenta after giving birth can be harmful.
Early miscarriage: Is stress a factor?
Early miscarriage is usually caused by an abnormality with the baby — not maternal stress.
Does soy really affect breast cancer risk?
Soy foods reduce the risk of breast cancer, but more research is needed to determine whether soy supplements are equally beneficial.
Diet soda: How much is too much?
Diet soda may help you cut calories, but other low-calorie options abound.
Coping with pain after breast surgery
Pain is common after mastectomy and other breast cancer operations. Find out what causes it and learn about treatment options.
Coffee and health: What does the research say?
Has coffee gotten a bum rap? Can it be part of a healthy diet?
Coconut water: Is it super hydrating?
This drink is promoted as "super hydrating." But is it really any better than plain water?