Many women with pregnancy complications have higher heart disease risk
Many women who experienced gestational hypertension, gestational diabetes, or preeclampsia during pregnancy are not receiving appropriate postpartum care to reduce their future risk of...
Grandmother’s BMI linked to grandchild’s stillbirth risk
While it's well-established that a pregnant woman's body mass index (BMI) influences the risk of stillbirth, a recent study conducted by the University of...
Waist circumference can predict infertility in women
A study published in PLOS ONE by Jierong Ke and colleagues from Huizhou Central People's Hospital in China highlights the significance of waist circumference...
Common gym habits may harm fertility in men, study finds
A study in the January issue of Reproductive BioMedicine Online sheds light on a concerning issue: many young men who are gym enthusiasts don't...
New study suggests better diagnostics for diabetes during pregnancy
Researchers led by Ellen C. Francis, an assistant professor at Rutgers School of Public Health, have conducted a comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis to...
Acetaminophen use in pregnancy linked to language delays in child
There's a lot of debate about whether it's safe to use acetaminophen, commonly known as Tylenol, during pregnancy.
Researchers at Northeastern University added new insights...
Menopause and heart health – 4 tips for a healthy heart while your body...
Medical experts note that hormone and body composition changes during the transition to menopause can increase the risk of developing heart disease after menopause.
The...
Early-life diseases may increase risk of childlessness, study finds
A groundbreaking study published in Nature Human Behaviour has unveiled a link between early-life diseases and childlessness.
Conducted by an international team led by Aoxing...
Kids with cats are much more likely to get schizophrenia, study finds
Recent research by The Park Center for Mental Health in Australia has added to the evidence that owning a cat could significantly increase the...
Common household chemicals linked to infertility risk, study finds
A recent study conducted by a reproductive epidemiologist at the University of Massachusetts Amherst has linked exposure to phthalates, a group of chemicals commonly...