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Pregnancy-related complications predict heart disease later
If you develop pregnancy-related hypertensive disorders or diabetes, you may have an increased risk of cardiovascular disease later in life, […]
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New evidence for risks and benefits of home births
In a study presented at the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine’s annual meeting, The Pregnancy Meeting™, in Dallas, Texas, researchers report […]
New prenatal test can identify Down syndrome and other disorders
A newly available DNA-based prenatal blood test that can identify a pregnancy with Down syndrome can also identify two additional […]
No link between smoking in pregnancy and autism
A large population-based study in Sweden indicates that there is no link between smoking during pregnancy and autism spectrum disorders […]
Blood test could predict foetal gender in first trimester
A new research study published in the January 2012 edition of The FASEB Journal describes findings that could lead to a […]
New practice model may reduce miscarriage after assisted reproduction
As the practice of freezing and transferring ‘surplus’ embryos widens rapidly, concerns about whether the freezing process may interfere with […]
Alcohol Consumption: Long-Term Health Consequences
While the effect of alcohol on some health outcomes is fairly straightforward there is still much more research that needs to be done to determine the relationship between the pattern and quantity of alcohol consumption and a multitude of health outcomes.
Clinical trial tests device that may support improved newborn health
Despite the numerous medical advances that happen every day, the infant mortality rate in the United States is still higher […]
Diagnosis of tuberculosis increased in postpartum women
The incidence of tuberculosis (TB) diagnosis is significantly increased in mothers postpartum, suggesting a potential new population to target for […]
Assisted reproduction for HIV-positive people can be safe
People with HIV can safely conceive a child using assisted reproduction, according to a retrospective analysis of Australian data published […]
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