Higher vitamin D levels during pregnancy may lead to greater child IQ, shows study
Vitamin D is a critical nutrient and has many important functions in the body.
A mother's vitamin D supply is passed to her baby in...
Mothers with COVID-19 rarely transmit virus to their newborns, says study
Mothers with SARS-CoV-2 infection rarely transmit the virus to their newborns when basic infection-control practices are followed, according to a new study by researchers...
Mother could transmit COVID-19 to baby during pregnancy, study shows
In a new study, researchers found a pregnant mother who tested positive for COVID-19 transmitted the virus causing the disease to her prematurely born...
Cannabis use in pregnancy linked to a higher risk of autism in child
In a new study, researchers found that children whose mothers reported using cannabis during pregnancy were at greater risk of autism.
The incidence of autism...
12 things to know about pregnancy and COVID-19
More research is needed to better understand how the coronavirus affects moms and babies. An OB/GYN weighs in about what we know and don’t...
Breast milk may help prevent sepsis in preemies
A component of breast milk may help protect premature babies from developing sepsis, a fast-moving, life-threatening condition triggered by infection.
Researchers at Washington University School...
A healthy diet is good for men’s heart, brain, and sperm count
In a new study, researchers found that a healthy diet is good for men’s brain and heart, and also their sperm count.
Sperm count can...
Green neighborhoods may help delay menopause
Living near green spaces is associated with a wide variety of benefits, including a lower risk of obesity, improved attention capacity in children and...
Mushrooms may reduce high blood pressure during pregnancy
In a new study, researchers found that a compound most commonly found in mushrooms could help alleviate some features of pre-eclampsia in pregnancy.
They found...
Drugs for minor pains may increase autism, ADHD risk if used in pregnancy
Acetaminophen is used to treat many conditions such as headache, muscle aches, arthritis, backache, toothaches, colds, and fevers.
It can reduce minor aches and pains,...