Father’s alcohol use before conception impacts offspring development
A growing body of research suggests that a father’s health before conception may play a larger role in…
New research reassures mothers on NSAID safety during the first trimester
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen and naproxen, taken during the first trimester of pregnancy are not…
Endometriosis increases risk of some birth defects in infants
A Canadian study suggests inflammation linked to endometriosis may subtly shape fetal development, increasing the likelihood of some…
Loneliness is linked to higher risk of degenerative heart valve disease
Adults who reported feeling lonely had a higher risk of developing degenerative heart valve disease, even after accounting for…
California leads push for vitamin to halt Latino birth defects
Fifteen years after she lost her first baby to a rare and devastating birth defect, Andrea Lopez takes…
Global indicators identified to monitor health before pregnancy worldwide
The key health and social indicators needed for a new global system to monitor people’s health before pregnancy…