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MRSA in Pregnancy May Be Less Dangerous Than Previously Thought
April 18, 2012 — The perceived need to swab the noses of pregnant women and newborns for the presence of MRSA (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) may be unfounded, according to a new study. It is often ... > full story -
Excessive Weight Gain During Pregnancy a Predictor for Above-Average Birth Weight
April 17, 2012 — One out of every two women of reproductive age is overweight or obese. Overweight or obese women are more likely to give birth to above average weight babies, new research ... > full story -
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Depression May Lead Mothers to Wake Babies
April 17, 2012 — Depressed mothers are more likely to needlessly wake up their infants at night than mothers who are not depressed, according to Penn State ... > full story -
Prenatal Exposure to Air Pollution Linked to Childhood Obesity
April 16, 2012 — Pregnant women in New York City exposed to higher concentrations of chemicals called polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, or PAH, were more than twice as likely to have children who were obese by age 7 ... > full story -
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Strain of Common Toxoplasma Gondii Parasite Linked to Severe Illness in US Newborns
April 12, 2012 — Scientists have identified which strains of the Toxoplasma gondii parasite, the cause of toxoplasmosis, are most strongly associated with premature births and severe birth defects in the United ... > full story -
Scientists Discover Tool That Uncrosses Chromosomes
April 12, 2012 — Researchers have discovered a key tool that helps sperm and eggs develop exactly 23 chromosomes each. The work, which could lead to insights into fertility, spontaneous miscarriages, cancer and ... > full story -
Left Hand – Right Hand, Premature Babies Make the Link
April 12, 2012 — From the 31st week of pregnancy, preterm babies are capable of recognizing with one hand an object they have already explored with the other. This ability, known as “intermanual ... > full story -
New Pregnancy Risk for Babies and Moms: Overweight Moms With Moderately High Blood Sugar Raise Health Risk
April 11, 2012 — Pregnant women who are overweight with moderately elevated blood sugar are at a higher risk of bad pregnancy outcomes than previously known. Their risk is higher than pregnant women who are obese ... > full story -
Oldest-Ever Reptile Embryos Unearthed
April 11, 2012 — Dating back 280 million years or so, the oldest known fossil reptile embryos have been unearthed in Uruguay and Brazil. They belong to the ancient aquatic reptiles, mesosaurs. The study of these ... > full story -
Timing Pregnancy an Important Health Concern for Women
April 11, 2012 — A new article highlights the importance of a woman's ability to time her childbearing. The author asserts that contraception is a means of health promotion and women who work with their health care ... > full story
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