World’s first baby born through fully automated IVF procedure
In a major breakthrough for fertility science, the first baby has been born using a completely automated system for a key step in IVF...
Early pregnancy blood pressure patterns predict hypertension risk in 14 years
A large new study has found that blood pressure patterns observed in the first half of pregnancy—even among women who do not develop pregnancy-related...
Pregnancy could help lower the risk of long COVID, study finds
Pregnant women may have a lower chance of developing long COVID, according to a new study published on April 1 in Nature Communications.
The research...
First hormone-free male birth control pill moves closer to reality
For decades, birth control options for men have been limited to just two choices: condoms or a vasectomy.
Meanwhile, women have more than 20 types...
Vitamins and minerals in pregnancy may lower high blood pressure risk
A new study suggests that pregnant women with higher levels of certain vitamins and minerals, such as B12, copper, and manganese, may have a...
Pregnancy blood pressure patterns may predict future hypertension risk
New research suggests that tracking blood pressure changes during pregnancy could help predict a woman's risk of developing high blood pressure (hypertension) in the...
This diet in pregnancy may increase risk of ADHD and autism in children
A new study from Denmark suggests that a mother's diet during pregnancy may influence her child's risk of developing ADHD or autism.
Researchers found that...
Twin pregnancies may increase the risk of heart problems after birth
New research shows that mothers who give birth to twins are twice as likely to be hospitalized for heart disease in the first year...
Common painkiller use during pregnancy linked to higher ADHD risk in children
A new study from the University of Washington suggests that using acetaminophen (also known as paracetamol) during pregnancy may increase the risk of children...
Giving birth before 26 or after 35 is linked to higher arthritis risk, study...
A new study suggests that women who have their first child before age 26 or after age 35 may have a higher risk of...