Low-dose aspirin may offset premature birth risk linked to extreme heat

by Jacqueline Mitchell,Harvard Medical SchoolCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMounting evidence links extreme heat to preterm (often called premature) birth, low birth weight, and stillbirth, indicat

Updated on: July 07,2026

Low-dose aspirin may offset premature birth risk linked to extreme heat

by Jacqueline Mitchell,Harvard Medical SchoolCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMounting evidence links extreme heat to preterm (often called premature) birth, low birth weight, and stillbirth, indicat

Updated on:July 07,2026

To reduce anxiety during pregnancy, make sleep a priority

by Leah Shaffer,Washington University in St. LouisGraphical Abstract. Credit:SLEEP(2026). DOI: 10.1093/sleep/zsag089Postpartum and perinatal depression are known challenges for those going through pre

Updated on: July 05,2026

To reduce anxiety during pregnancy, make sleep a priority

by Leah Shaffer,Washington University in St. LouisGraphical Abstract. Credit:SLEEP(2026). DOI: 10.1093/sleep/zsag089Postpartum and perinatal depression are known challenges for those going through pre

Updated on:July 05,2026

Infertility tied to early menopause onset

byThe North American Menopause SocietyKaplan-Meier Curve comparing the menopause-free probability between primary infertility and reference women. Credit:Menopause(2026). DOI: 10.1097/gme.000000000000

Updated on: July 01,2026

Infertility tied to early menopause onset

byThe North American Menopause SocietyKaplan-Meier Curve comparing the menopause-free probability between primary infertility and reference women. Credit:Menopause(2026). DOI: 10.1097/gme.000000000000

Updated on:July 01,2026

Baby brain myth fades as 300 new parents match non-parents on cognition

byMonash UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe largest and most comprehensive study of memory and cognition in new parents has found no evidence for "baby brain" in mums and dads.

Updated on: June 24,2026

Baby brain myth fades as 300 new parents match non-parents on cognition

byMonash UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe largest and most comprehensive study of memory and cognition in new parents has found no evidence for "baby brain" in mums and dads.

Updated on:June 24,2026

Planning a pregnancy? Study suggests antibiotic timing may affect mental well-being

byUniversity of ToyamaAnalysis of 94,490 pregnant women enrolled in the Japan Environment and Children's Study shows that antibiotic use before and during pregnancy was associated with a higher li

Updated on: June 07,2026

Planning a pregnancy? Study suggests antibiotic timing may affect mental well-being

byUniversity of ToyamaAnalysis of 94,490 pregnant women enrolled in the Japan Environment and Children's Study shows that antibiotic use before and during pregnancy was associated with a higher li

Updated on:June 07,2026

Assessing health care workers attitudes about prenatal alcohol exposure and fetal alcohol spectrum disorders

byResearch Society on AlcoholCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe authors of a recent study have recommended improvements to commonly used assessments of health care and social service providers'

Updated on: June 08,2026

Assessing health care workers attitudes about prenatal alcohol exposure and fetal alcohol spectrum disorders

byResearch Society on AlcoholCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe authors of a recent study have recommended improvements to commonly used assessments of health care and social service providers'

Updated on:June 08,2026

Probiotic tablets in weeks 10 to 14 linked to fewer repeat preterm births

byUniversity of ToyamaA new study suggests that probiotics supplementation during early pregnancy may help reduce the risk of recurrent spontaneous preterm delivery (sPTD). Credit: JerryLai0208 https:

Updated on: May 22,2026

Probiotic tablets in weeks 10 to 14 linked to fewer repeat preterm births

byUniversity of ToyamaA new study suggests that probiotics supplementation during early pregnancy may help reduce the risk of recurrent spontaneous preterm delivery (sPTD). Credit: JerryLai0208 https:

Updated on:May 22,2026

Precision medicine may be on the way for patients with endometriosis

by Freda Kreier,Yale UniversityCredit: Karola G from PexelsEndometriosis is a devastating chronic pain condition caused by uterine-like cells growing where they aren't supposed to. People with end

Updated on: May 27,2026

Precision medicine may be on the way for patients with endometriosis

by Freda Kreier,Yale UniversityCredit: Karola G from PexelsEndometriosis is a devastating chronic pain condition caused by uterine-like cells growing where they aren't supposed to. People with end

Updated on:May 27,2026

Lifestyle can also influence the severity of endometriosis symptoms

by Semmelweis UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAccording to a recent review by researchers at Semmelweis University,publishedin the journalNutrients, lifestyle and dietary changes may help

Updated on: May 31,2026

Lifestyle can also influence the severity of endometriosis symptoms

by Semmelweis UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAccording to a recent review by researchers at Semmelweis University,publishedin the journalNutrients, lifestyle and dietary changes may help

Updated on:May 31,2026

More Americans are traveling farther for maternity care, study finds

byHarvard Pilgrim Health Care InstituteFewer people in the United States can reach hospital-based obstetric care within a reasonable drive than a decade ago, according to a new national study led by t

Updated on: June 05,2026

More Americans are traveling farther for maternity care, study finds

byHarvard Pilgrim Health Care InstituteFewer people in the United States can reach hospital-based obstetric care within a reasonable drive than a decade ago, according to a new national study led by t

Updated on:June 05,2026