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...
She had an emergency c-section and heart surgery the same day
The moment Kirsten Dorsey realized she would deliver her second child and have open-heart surgery on the same day, her heart raced and her breath quickened.
But...
How a healthy diet in pregnancy help reduce autism risk
A group of public health experts from the University of Glasgow and the Norwegian Institute of Public Health has found a potential connection between...
Dad’s age may affect the risk of having a child with Down syndrome, study...
A new study suggests that both younger and older fathers may have a higher risk of having a child with Down syndrome.
Researchers analyzed data...
Oral contraceptives: The risks and benefits of being on the pill
The 20th century saw humanity develop in leaps and bounds, and without a doubt one of the most revolutionary advances was oral contraceptives, more...
Scientists uncover shared immune mechanism between pregnancy and cancer
Researchers have discovered a common mechanism that allows both cancer and pregnancy to evade the immune system.
This breakthrough could lead to new ways to...
Scientists decode the key to male fertility
Researchers from the University of Münster have made a groundbreaking discovery in understanding male fertility.
They have identified the DNA instructions that control sperm production,...
Low birth weight babies linked to higher dementia risk in mothers
A new study suggests that women who give birth to babies weighing less than 5.5 pounds may face a higher risk of memory and...