Attention, chocolate lovers: You may not be able to help yourselves. Swiss and British scientists have linked the widespread love of chocolate to a chemical "signature" that may be programmed into our metabolic systems.
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Health Tip: Avoid Alcohol While Breastfeeding
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(HealthDayNews) -- Breastfeeding mothers should avoid drinking alcohol, advises Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. Alcohol is readily passed into breast milk, and heavy drinking or a daily drink can harm your baby. A baby''s body metabolizes alcohol very slowly, so even a small amount can affect nursing and sleep patterns. Regular alcohol exposure can also affect a baby''s behavior and coordination. If you''re craving a drink, you can limit yourself to an occasional single three-ounce glass of wine -- then wait two hours or more before nursing your baby. This way, your body will be able to clear both your blood and milk of alcohol.
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