pregnancy
Some doctors, midwives don’t know postpartum diabetes risk
Health & Fitness
October 24, 2015
Some doctors, midwives don’t know postpartum diabetes risk
Some doctors and midwives may underestimate the risk for postpartum diabetes among women who develop a version of the disease…
Pregnant chimp adopts orphan in ‘unheard of’ act
Environment
October 14, 2015
Pregnant chimp adopts orphan in ‘unheard of’ act
An Australian zoo Wednesday unveiled a baby chimp adopted by a pregnant female in an "unheard of" act after his…
Dieting in pregnancy could results in lower math scores for kids
Health & Fitness
September 4, 2015
Dieting in pregnancy could results in lower math scores for kids
A US study suggests a direct link between prenatal nutrition and academic progress, indicating that women who diet during pregnancy…
Stress could keep you from getting pregnant: study
Health & Fitness
August 31, 2015
Stress could keep you from getting pregnant: study
Can stress affect the ability to conceive? A new study points to yes.
High blood pressure in pregnancy tied to family risk
Health & Fitness
August 29, 2015
High blood pressure in pregnancy tied to family risk
For women with pregnancy-related high blood pressure, the higher risk of hypertension that follows them through life may be due…
Birth control pills may offer lasting endometrial cancer protection
Health & Fitness
August 23, 2015
Birth control pills may offer lasting endometrial cancer protection
Women who use oral contraceptives during their reproductive years may gain long-term protection against endometrial cancer, a review of previous…
When it’s time for kindergarten, some preemies might not be ready
Health & Fitness
August 11, 2015
When it’s time for kindergarten, some preemies might not be ready
Some babies born just a week or two premature may later be developmentally unprepared for kindergarten, and screening these children…
Miscarriage, abortion may pose similar risks for next pregnancy
Health & Fitness
July 23, 2015
Miscarriage, abortion may pose similar risks for next pregnancy
First-time mothers who have had a miscarriage or abortion early in a previous pregnancy may face an increased risk of…
Mom’s diabetes control in pregnancy may affect kids’ brains
Health & Fitness
June 27, 2015
Mom’s diabetes control in pregnancy may affect kids’ brains
For pregnant women with type 1 diabetes, good control of blood sugar might make a difference in how well their…
Sunshine won’t suffice as only vitamin D source during pregnancy
Health & Fitness
June 26, 2015
Sunshine won’t suffice as only vitamin D source during pregnancy
Even in one of the world's favorite places to catch some rays -- the Mediterranean -- low levels of vitamin…