Oral Contraceptives May Ease Suffering of Women with Severe PMS; Conflicting Messages on What to Eat When You're Pregnant

Summary: A new clinical trial at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill using a popular low-dose contraceptive could uncover a more effective treatment for the 5-10% of women who suffer from premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). Conflicting reports about safe levels of mercury in fish have a majority of pregnant women eliminating the food from their diet altogether. This study warns that decreased consumption of fish in childbearing, pregnant and lactating women, and young children may have detrimental consequences.