Why it is NEVER safe to drink while pregnant: Alcohol blocks blood vessel growth in the placenta – even at conception, study finds Low birth weight raises a baby’s risks for heart disease, diabetes and obesity Alcohol consumption during pregnancy has long been linked to restricted growth of fetuses Doctors warn that there is no … Read more
Policies meant to prevent drinking during pregnancy may actually be harmful to babies, a new study finds. Past research has shown that drinking while pregnant can harm a developing fetus and lead to birth defects and behavioral problems commonly known as Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD). In an effort to stop these from occurring, several states have … Read more
A mother-of-two ditched the vegan diet she followed for fifteen years after she claims it caused her immune system to crash – and now only eats meat. Nicole Carter, 44, of California, went vegan when she was 18, thinking it was the best thing to do for her health and to protect the environment. Her diet … Read more