whether caffeine increases the risk of miscarriage

March 2008

Controversy is brewing over whether caffeine increases the risk of miscarriage.

It's due to a study in the news suggesting that caffeine increases miscarriages...and another study saying caffeine is not to blame.

But on close scrutiny, both agree that small amounts of caffeine are probably okay.

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more "pay for performance" programs to encourage providers to follow treatment guidelines
Diabetes whether aggressive blood-glucose lowering is HARMFUL in some type 2 diabetes patients
Diabetes cinnamon DOESN'T lower blood glucose in diabetes patients
Hypertension Blood pressure is often measured wrong by patients
Cardiology whether abruptly stopping clopidogrel (Plavix) can worsen cardiovascular outcomes
Cardiology calcium MIGHT increase heart attack risk
Respiratory & Allergy neti pots or "nose bidets" for sinus problems, etc
Respiratory & Allergy Is Advair better than Spiriva for COPD
Women's Health whether caffeine increases the risk of miscarriage
Dermatology how to relieve dry skin
Supplements new focus on vitamin D deficiency
Neurology & Pain long-acting opioids more frequently than the preferred dosing schedule recommended by the manufacturer
Psychiatry FDA is warning about a possible increased risk of suicidal thoughts with antiepileptic drugs or Chantix (varenicline)