When pregnant women drink water that comes from wells downstream of sites contaminated with PFAS, known as "forever chemicals," the risks to their babies' health substantially increase, a new study found. These risks include ...
Dec 9, 2025
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The negative health impacts from contamination by so-called forever chemicals in drinking water costs the contiguous U.S. at least $8 billion a year in social costs, a University of Arizona-led study has found.
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A new study shows that children born preterm who are later diagnosed with autism often present with more extensive support needs and a higher number of co-occurring conditions than autistic children born at full term. Surprisingly, ...
Dec 4, 2025
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More than three-quarters of the global population aren't getting enough Omega-3, according to new research from the University of East Anglia, the University of Southampton and Holland & Barrett. The collaborative review ...
Dec 1, 2025
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It's important women receive high-quality health care during pregnancy—particularly if they have gestational diabetes.
Nov 25, 2025
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The rewriting of a page on the CDC's website to assert the false claim that vaccines may cause autism sparked a torrent of anger and anguish from doctors, scientists, and parents who say Health and Human Services Secretary ...
Nov 24, 2025
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An Emory University study, published Friday by Science Advances, provides the first evidence that exposure to higher temperatures during pregnancy is linked to specific biological changes in mothers that are also associated ...
Nov 22, 2025
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The United States has received another barely passing pregnancy health grade from the March of Dimes after another year in which one out of 10 babies were born prematurely.
Nov 20, 2025
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Around two-thirds (68%) of pregnancies have weight gain that is more or less than recommended and that is associated with complications such as preterm birth, large birth weight, and admission to intensive care, finds a review ...
Nov 19, 2025
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Researchers at Oregon Health & Science University's Center for Women's Health have identified recent national trends in cesarean births, noting significant racial and ethnic disparities.
Nov 18, 2025
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