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Does Losing Weight Before IVF Improve Chances For Pregnancy?

A new study finds women with obesity who lose weight before IVF have increased odds of getting pregnant, especially through natural conception.

Low Levels of A Common Drinking Water Contaminant Linked to Premature Birth

In a new study, nitrate levels well below the EPA limit for drinking water were associated with an increased risk of premature birth and low-birthweight babies.
What Today’s Supreme Court Hearing Means for Your Free Preventative Screenings

An important HealthDay conversation with Michael Sapienza, CEO, Colorectal Cancer Alliance, about Kennedy v. Braidwood, a Supreme Court case challenging the legality of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force to recommend no-cost screenings to the government.
Climate Change Is Making Allergy Sufferers Suffer More

A new evidence review finds allergy seasons are getting longer and more intense.
Moms of Twins Face an Increased Risk of Heart Disease, New Study Finds

Mothers of twins are more likely to be hospitalized with heart disease within a year of giving birth, but researchers say the risk appears short-term.
Pregnant Women who Follow a Healthy Diet Set their Kids Up for Healthy Growth

A new study finds women who follow USDA Dietary Guidelines during pregnancy have infants with healthy birthweights, steadier growth patterns and potentially a reduced risk of obesity later in life.
Pregnant Women Concerned About Chemical Exposure May Want to Avoid Makeup, Nail Polish and Hair Dye, New Study Suggests

In a new study, pregnant and breastfeeding women who used personal care products like nail polish, makeup and hair dyes had significantly higher levels of toxic chemicals called PFAS in their blood plasma and breast milk.
‘Alarming’ Increase in Alcohol Consumption During and After COVID Pandemic

A new study finds alcohol consumption increased during the COVID pandemic and hasn’t returned to previous levels since the crisis ended.
More Evidence Marijuana Use During Pregnancy Can Harm Kids’ Thinking Skills

A new study finds children exposed to cannabis in the womb have more problems with thinking, paying attention and impulse control.
Exercise During Pregnancy May Protect a Child from Developing Asthma

A new study finds women who work out at least three times per week lower their child’s risk of asthma by about 50%.
Women With Asthma May Face an Increased Risk of Miscarriage and Fertility Issues, a New Study Finds

Women with asthma are more likely to experience a miscarriage and fertility issues, according to Danish researchers, but they also appear no less likely to give birth.
Pregnant Women Exposed to PFAS Chemicals at Increased Risk for Obesity and Heart Problems, Study Finds

Pregnant women with high levels of PFAS chemicals commonly found in consumer products may experience weight and heart issues later in life.
Smoking Just 1-2 Cigarettes a Day Before or During Pregnancy Is a Danger to Newborn Health, Study Finds

A new study suggests there is no safe time or level for smoking cigarettes before or during pregnancy.
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Up to 60% of women feel some level of fear about giving birth, but a new study suggests that a strong sense of mental well-being could make a difference.

Researchers from Robert Gordon University in Scotland and the University of South Australia (UniSA) surveyed 88 women in their third trimester before they attended prenatal classes in northeast Scotland.

The findings — publis...

An ultrasound is typically a parent-to-be’s first glimpse of their child. 

New research suggests that the words hospital staff use to describe the fetus during an ultrasound can have an impact on later parenting — for good or ill.

For example, if an ultrasound’s poor quality is blamed on an “uncooperative” fetus, it might set the stage for less-inv...

Women who carry a baby for someone else — also known as gestational carriers or “surrogate moms” — may be at higher risk for mental illness during and after the pregnancy, new research shows. 

“Our findings underscore the importance of adequate screening and counseling of potential gestational carriers before pregnancy about the possibility of a new-onse...

A new IVF technique helped eight babies in the U.K. avoid serious inherited diseases, and scientists are calling it a breakthrough.

All eight children were born using a method that uses DNA from three people: the mother, the father and a donor.

The goal? To prevent the babies from inheriting mitochondrial diseases, a group of rare and untreatable conditions passed down through the m...