Pregnancy

Infertility treatment may increase stroke risk in women

A recent study led by Dr. Cande Ananth, Chief of Epidemiology and Biostatistics at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in New Jersey, found...

A mother’s diet during pregnancy may affect her grandchildren’s brain health

A groundbreaking study from Monash University, published in Nature Cell Biology, suggests that mothers who consume certain foods like apples and specific herbs (basil,...

How does the new over-the-counter birth control pill, Opill, work to prevent pregnancy? 5...

The Food and Drug Administration’s July 13, 2023, approval of the first over-the-counter birth control pill, called Opill, broadens the options for people seeking...

A cup of special herbal tea could boost breast milk, Thai study shows

Have you ever heard of a magic tea that can help new mothers produce more breast milk? Sounds unusual, right? But, that's exactly what researchers...

FDA approves first daily over-the-counter birth control pill, Opill

On July 13, 2023, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a drugmaker’s application for the first daily over-the-counter birth control pill for people...

Having a baby can reignite depression in fathers, study finds

Depression is a problem that affects many people. Sometimes, becoming a parent can make it harder. This is what a recent study by researchers at...

Lead exposure may harm fertility, study finds

Did you know there's a sneaky little monster called lead that could be messing with your health? Well, it's true! In a fancy report by...

Exposure to common chemicals may affect female fertility

A study conducted by Brigham and Women's Hospital, a member of the Mass General Brigham health care system, has found links between the presence...

Mild COVID-19 infections may have lasting impact on male fertility

New research indicates that even mild COVID-19 infections can have lasting effects on male fertility.

Scientists find a new disease in women: cesarean scar disorder

A cesarean section, also known as a C-section, is a surgical procedure used to deliver a baby.