Health

US infant deaths at lowest rate ever: CDC

(HealthDay)—The number of U.S. infants who die before their first birthday continues to decline and is at a historic low, health officials reported Thursday.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

No significant pregnancy risks for topical retinoid exposure

(HealthDay)—Topical retinoid exposure is not significantly associated with an increased risk of major congenital malformations, spontaneous abortion, low birth weight, or prematurity, according to a review published online ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Undergraduates publish parasite research

A team of University of Bristol undergraduates have published a study on genetic diversity in the sexually transmitted parasite Trichomonas vaginalis that they carried out as part of project work for their degrees in the ...

Obstetrics & gynaecology

Misunderstood mothers-to-be internalise stress

The role that stigma around mental health plays in the stress of a pregnancy – and birth complications - has been thrust into the spotlight by a study from researchers at The University of Queensland.

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