Health

Studying e-cigarettes risk to reproductive health

"The use of the word 'healthier' in this context, as if it is synonymous with 'less harmful," is misleading if not deceitful," said Honaramooz, a professor and researcher in the Western College of Veterinary Medicine's Department ...

Psychology & Psychiatry

Much to gain from early detection of postpartum depression

Depression after childbirth affects about one in 10 women. This type of depression has a great impact on the mother, but can also affect the development of the child. It is therefore important to identify possible depression ...

Cardiology

Cardiovascular risk factors tied to poor pregnancy outcomes

(HealthDay)—Risk factors for heart disease put expectant mothers at higher risk for adverse pregnancy outcomes (APO) as well as increased chances of high blood pressure years after delivery, according to a study published ...

Pediatrics

COVID-19 disrupting care for newborns

The COVID-19 pandemic is disrupting newborn care services in hospitals as mothers are separated from their newborn babies despite a low risk of infection, a survey of health workers suggests.

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