MONDAY, Sept. 9, 2024 -- Specific perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) measured in early pregnancy differentially affect maternal...

FRIDAY, Sept. 6, 2024 -- Prenatal fish intake, but not omega-3 (ω-3) supplement use, may be associated with a lower likelihood of both autism...

Food insecurity increases the risk of poor mental health during pregnancy by four times, highlighting the critical link between nutrition and...

Women with higher levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) during pregnancy may experience long-term weight gain and heart problems...

FRIDAY, Sept. 13, 2024 -- Smoking cessation is associated with a reduced risk for atrial fibrillation (AF), according to a study published online...

THURSDAY, Sept. 5, 2024 -- Weekly mobile phone usage is positively associated with incident cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk over 12 years, according...

TUESDAY, Sept. 3, 2024 -- Annual mammography screening for breast cancer is associated with a lower risk for a late-stage diagnosis and better overall...

Eating any amount of fish during pregnancy was associated with about a 20% lower likelihood of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) diagnosis, particularly...

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In the two years since the U.S. Supreme Court started allowing states — what has become almost half of the country — to ban all or most abortions,...