Tag: pregnancy

Each year, tens of thousands of chemicals are manufactured in or imported into the United States—more than 30,000 pounds of industrial chemicals for every...

Like rings of a tree, hair can reveal a lot of information about the past. It can tell if a person recently used drugs or...

Having difficulty getting pregnant can be an incredibly stressful experience for any couple. Now, for the first time, researchers have data that suggests preconception...

Women whose male partners have high concentrations of three common forms of phthalates, chemicals found in a wide range of consumer products, take longer...

Behavioral support works, but evidence on drug treatment still lacking Smoking during pregnancy increases the risk of adverse pregnancy and birth outcomes and may have...

Cytomegalovirus Most Dangerous in Pregnant Women, Who can Pass it to Unborn Babies Researchers at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry are...

Acetaminophen, found in over-the-counter products such as Excedrin and Tylenol, provides many people with relief from headaches and sore muscles. When used appropriately, it...

Women who drink alcohol at moderate or heavy levels in the early stages of their pregnancy might damage the growth and function of their...

Young girls with mental illness are three times more likely to become teenage parents than those without a major mental illness, according to a...

Infertility is among the most painful problems a couple can face, with emotional repercussions that can last for years—or a lifetime. The causes are...