Contraceptives Work Well in Obese Women, But Hormone Levels Lower

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• Contraceptives Work Well in Obese Women, But Hormone Levels Lower
• Citrus Fruits May Lower Women’s Stroke Risk
• Health Tip: Exercising During Pregnancy
• Exercise in Pregnancy Safe for Baby, Study Finds
• Raw Milk Causes Most Illness From Dairy Products: CDC

Contraceptives Work Well in Obese Women, But Hormone Levels Lower Posted: 23 Feb 2012 09:47 PM PST Expert panel also outline new research on weight gain, birth control By Maureen Salamon THURSDAY, Feb. 23 (HealthDay News) — Hormonal contraceptives appear to thwart pregnancy just as well in overweight and obese women as those of normal weight despite markedly lower pregnancy-prevention hormone levels among heavier females, a group of reproductive experts said. During... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

Citrus Fruits May Lower Women’s Stroke Risk Posted: 23 Feb 2012 09:25 PM PST Compound found in oranges, grapefruits seems to have protective benefits, study finds By Kathleen Doheny THURSDAY, Feb. 23 (HealthDay News) — Eating oranges and other citrus fruits may help reduce stroke risk, new research suggests. Diets rich in fruits and vegetables have been linked with lower stroke risk in other studies, but researchers weren’t sure... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

Health Tip: Exercising During Pregnancy Posted: 23 Feb 2012 09:15 PM PST A look at potential benefits (HealthDay News) — Exercise is a great way to manage the aches and pains of pregnancy, and help prepare your body for the birth of your child. The Nemours Foundation, noting you should first get your doctor’s approval, says the potential benefits of exercising during pregnancy include: Feeling better and... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

Exercise in Pregnancy Safe for Baby, Study Finds Posted: 23 Feb 2012 09:02 PM PST Moderate to vigorous activity is recommended, but check with your doctor first By Carina Storrs TUESDAY, Feb. 21 (HealthDay News) — Exercising at moderate or — for very active women — even high intensity during pregnancy won’t hurt your baby’s health, a new study finds. Researchers monitored healthy women in their third trimester before and... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

Raw Milk Causes Most Illness From Dairy Products: CDC Posted: 23 Feb 2012 07:35 PM PST Twice as many outbreaks occur in states where unpasteurized milk is legal TUESDAY, Feb. 21 (HealthDay News) — Raw, or unpasteurized, milk causes 150 times more dairy product-related disease outbreaks than pasteurized milk. And states where the sale of raw milk is legal have twice as many outbreaks as states where it is illegal, according... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

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