
Use of Fetus-Harming Prescription Medications Shockingly Common, Canadian Study Finds
More than six percent of
expectant mothers in Quebec,
Canada, consume prescription
drugs that are known to be
harmful to their fetuses,
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US Gets a 'D' for Preterm Birth Rate
More than a half million
infants are born too soon
each year and face the risk
of lifetime health
challenges as a result.
Preterm birth is a serious
health problem that costs
... > full story

Phthalate Exposure Linked to Less-Masculine Play by Boys
A study of 145 preschool
children reports, for the
first time, that when the
concentrations of two common
phthalates in mothers'
... > full story

When Is A Fetus Able To Survive Outside The Womb?
Mathematicians are coupling
mathematical models with
information about a baby's
physiology inside the womb.
Combining ultrasound with
powerful algorithms based on
... > full story
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Good News on Multiple Sclerosis and Pregnancy
November 19, 2009 There is good news for women with multiple sclerosis (MS) who are pregnant or thinking about becoming pregnant. A new study shows that pregnant women with multiple sclerosis are only slightly more ... > full story -
Pre-Eclampsia Linked to Thyroid Problems
November 18, 2009 Women who experience preeclampsia, a serious complication of pregnancy, may have an increased risk for reduced thyroid functioning later in life, report ... > full story -
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Enjoying School Key to Tackling Teenage Pregnancy
November 16, 2009 Youth development programs that tackle deprivation and help children and young people enjoy school are successful in reducing teenage pregnancy ... > full story -
Statement of ESHRE on the European Commission Proposal of Viral Screening
November 16, 2009 With 900,000 assisted reproduction treatments annually such as IVF and intrauterine inseminations in Europe the Commission's proposal to screen both partners before each treatment could lead to costs ... > full story -
Low Birth Weight and Diabetes Have a Common Genetic Background
November 13, 2009 Low birth weight increases the risk of developing type 2 diabetes later in life. Until recently scientists had attributed this to maternal malnutrition during pregnancy. However, now it seems that ... > full story -
Exercising to End of Pregnancy Is Healthy for Baby and Mother, New Study Suggests
November 13, 2009 Contrary to more conservative customs, exercising up to the end of pregnancy has no harmful effect on the weight or size of the fetus, according to a new study. This study also shows a positive ... > full story -
Pregnant Women Risk Early Delivery From Using Psychiatric Medication
November 9, 2009 Women who used psychiatric medication during pregnancy have triple the odds of delivering ... > full story -
Expectant Moms, Babies Subjects Of New Singapore Study To Prevent Obesity And Diabetes In Adults
November 9, 2009 A major, long-term study of pregnant mothers and their fetuses as well as infant children to determine just how profoundly environmental factors early in life influence the onset of diseases such as ... > full story -
Using Science To Save Lives Of Mothers And Children In Africa
November 9, 2009 The lives of almost 4 million women, newborns, and children in sub-Saharan Africa could be saved every year if well-established, affordable health care interventions reached 90 percent of ... > full story -
For Young Boys With Cancer, Testicular Tissue Banking May Be Option To Preserve Fertility
November 9, 2009 Boys diagnosed with cancer before reaching puberty have a unique option for possibly preserving future fertility, which is often endangered by cancer therapies. In an experimental procedure, the boys ... > full story
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