New areas in microbiome research; here researchers discuss the essential role that the microbiome plays in early life health ...

The research addresses growing concerns about the adequacy of U.S. drinking water safety standards, particularly for pregnant ...

SHOCK figures reveal that one in four women living in an area of Keighley smoke during pregnancy. The statistic, for the Keighley West part of the town, has sparked concerns. Councillor Dr Paul Godwin ...

‘Early prenatal nitrate exposure and birth outcomes: A study of Iowa’s public drinking water (1970-1988) by Semprini was published in PLOS Water at 19:00 UK time on Wednesday 25th June.

The costs of a broken health care economy should not pose a barrier to women who want nothing more than to grow their ...

Basically, when the body sweats, the perspiration evaporates, cooling the body. When the humidity is high, the sweat doesn't ...

Common events like preterm delivery or a newborn with a low birth weight could act as early indicator for cardiovascular ...

A new study published in the European Heart Journal reveals that women experiencing pregnancy complications face a ...

A document the Department of Health and Human Services distributed to members of Congress to justify recent changes to ...

Preterm birth was defined as gestational age of less than 37 weeks. We used logistic regression models adjusted for maternal age, race or ethnicity, ... In this study, we used national birth ...

Premature births and pregnancy complications drive up health care costs for everyone, strain resources, and lead to long-term developmental challenges for children. Need a break? Play the USA ...