Link between caffeine and miscarriages. Doctors have determined that caffeine consumption in the first trimester can double the risk of miscarriage. Even 200 milligrams, the amount found in two cups of coffee, can have an impact. Also beware, any form of caffeine, including sodas and teas, can have the same impact.

This study was the first to take into account the impacts of morning sickness. Morning sickness occurs due to increased pregnancy hormone levels, which is also an indicator of reduced miscarriage risk. Often, when women experience morning sickness, they greatly reduce or stop drinking caffeinated beverages.

Do cell phones cause brain tumors? Good question. There was a scare back in the early days of cell phones. Then it was determined that they are OK. Now they aren’t so sure, and the U.S. National Research Council is now recommending that this is researched to determine the health impacts, if any, from wireless electronic devices on children and pregnant women.

Want bigger breasts? Wear lipstick! I am posting this only because it made me smile on a Monday morning. Researchers searching for the reason why women’s breast size has increased over the years, have determined that chemicals found in lipstick could contribute to this. Xeno-estrogens, or environmental estrogens, are found in lipstick and other cosmetics. What I find funny is that I keep picturing a bunch of nerdy researchers huddled around a table trying to think of something to study when one guys suggests doing boob research! Seriously, I really don’t know how they come up with some of these research topics (and who actually agrees to fund them!)