Pregnant women need these 6 important nutrients for a healthy baby
All pregnant women know that folic acid is essential for having a healthy baby.
Taking recommended 400 micrograms (mcg) of folic acid every day before...
Oral contraceptives may help protect women from ovarian cancer
In a new study, researchers found women who take oral contraceptives regularly have a lower risk of ovarian cancer.
This is the first study that...
First drug for women with postpartum depression
Recently, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new drug called Zulresso (brexanolone) for treating postpartum depression in women.
This is the...
Healthy gums may help men avoid erectile dysfunction
In a new study, researchers found men with gum disease have a higher risk of erectile dysfunction.
The gum disease is called periodontitis. It is...
Omega 3 during pregnancy may protect kid’s blood pressure
A new study has shown that taking an omega-3 supplement during pregnancy may help protect the child from high blood pressure.
The research is from...
How metabolic syndrome harm women during pregnancy
In a new study, researchers found that metabolic syndrome in pregnant women increases their risk for pregnancy complications including preeclampsia and gestational diabetes by...
Giving birth linked to 14% higher risk of heart disease and stroke
In a new study, researchers found that giving birth is associated with a 14% higher risk of heart disease and stroke compared to having...
Women after child birth have higher breast cancer risk
In a new study, researchers found that younger women who have recently had a child may have a higher risk of breast cancer than...
Either too much or too little weight gain in pregnancy could harm the baby
In a new study, researchers find that if a woman gains either too much or too little weight during pregnancy, there are bad effects...
Giving birth in 30s may boost healthy aging in women
In a recent study from the Colombia University, researchers find that late maternal age is linked to longer telomere length, a marker of cellular...