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Wildfires often spew plumes of toxic smoke throughout the western United States, eroding decades of improvements in air quality. But the impact of this wildfire smoke on human health is just beginning to be analyzed. A new paper by…

NigeriaAdewemimo et al., 2013 Staffing of medical personnel: nurses, midwives and doctors in a health facility.Health system and costs should be met through maternal health fee services.Girl’s education should be promoted.Encouraging…

The birth rate in the United States was essentially unchanged from 2021 to 2022, according to the April 4 National Vital Statistics Reports.…

Thousands of bus-sized humpback whales are currently on their way to Australian waters. They’ve spent the summer feeding in the cold waters of Antarctica before heading north to breed and calve. You can see humpback whales as they…

1. IntroductionDespite recent national and local efforts to expand access to healthy food in the U.S., several geographic areas continue to have limited access . Areas with limited access to retailers that offer affordable nutritious…

1. IntroductionNeurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs) are a diverse group of disorders clinically characterized by deficits in neurodevelopment that manifest in the early childhood , persist throughout life, and negatively impact…

BANGKOK —  Thailand will face a population crisis should the country’s low birth rate continue, possibly shrinking its population by half. Experts say the government must prioritize boosting Thailand’s parenthood welfare to find a…

The cost of housing and fertility treatments may deter people in high-income countries from having childrenER Productions Limited/Getty Images Think of global population problems and you might think of the growing…

1. IntroductionIt is now well-confirmed that nutritional status including body weight status, before and during gestation, determines pregnancy outcomes, development of the fetus, and growth of the newborn . Maternal nutritional status,…

State’s 2023 Death, Birth, Marriage and Divorce Totals Described March 15, 2024 Fewer overall deaths, births, marriages and divorces were officially logged among Wyoming residents in 2023 compared to the year before according to…

Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health is the Foundation of Life In today’s news, references to “mental health” most often focus on child and adult mental health – with the mental health of infants and young toddlers often overlooked…

A team of international researchers — including experts from the University of Central Florida and Emory University — has proven, for the first time in a field study, that using folic acid-fortified iodized table salt can prevent…

The hormonal gel is applied to the shoulders, and Treviño made it part of his morning routine. Credit: Karin Higgins/UC Davis Matthew…

Balls of cells grown from amniotic fluid. The red indicates lung stem cellsGiuseppe Cala, Paolo di Coppi, Mattia Gerli Babies born with serious medical conditions could one day get better diagnoses and treatments…

4.1. Principal FindingsThe rate of early preterm delivery and stillbirth was higher after infection before the third trimester and during the Alpha and Delta periods of SARS-CoV-2 infections. The rate of stillbirth and early PTB were…

Balls of cells grown from amniotic fluid. The red indicates lung stem cellsGiuseppe Cala, Paolo di Coppi, Mattia Gerli Babies born with serious medical conditions could one day get better diagnoses and treatments…

1. IntroductionBirth by caesarean section (CS) involves major abdominal surgery that is associated with pain, reduced mobility, and maternal and infant health complications . Furthermore, breastfeeding outcomes may be compromised after…

Illustration of a brown dwarf surrounded by a swirling disc of planet-building dustNASA/JPL-Caltech The following is an extract from our monthly Launchpad newsletter, in which resident space expert Leah Crane…

Zika virus infection during pregnancy can lead to congenital Zika syndrome and other birth defects. This webpage describes these outcomes and how healthcare providers can monitor infants for these findings. Congenital Zika Syndrome A…

For immediate release: August 25, 2017 Boston, MA – Women with higher urinary concentrations of a common type of flame retardant had reduced likelihood of clinical pregnancy and live birth than those with lower concentrations,…

A higher level of maternal autistic traits is associated with an increased risk for adverse birth outcomes, according to a study published online Jan. 23 in JAMA…

Media AdvisoryMonday, July 15, 2019 NIH-funded findings may inform strategies for breast feeding in modern…

A chemical commonly used in consumer and agricultural products to boost the effectiveness of insecticides has been linked to a rare birth defect in mice. The chemical, piperonyl butoxide or PBO for short, is widely used as a…

Pump jacks operating at the Kern River Oil Field in Bakersfield, Calif. A new UC Berkeley study adds to mounting evidence linking proximity to oil wells to adverse birth outcomes. (AP photo by Jae C. Hong) Living near…

Women using a common, injectable form of birth control showed increased levels of potentially hazardous lead in their blood, a study led by a Michigan State University researcher found.   The study reported that women…

New research by the National Institutes of Health found that unbalanced progesterone signals may cause some pregnant women to experience preterm labor or prolonged labor. The study in mice — published online in the Proceedings of…

Pregnant women who were exposed to multiple phthalates during pregnancy had an increased risk of preterm birth, according to new research by the National Institutes of Health. Phthalates are chemicals used in personal care…

What are birth disorders of the brain and spinal cord? Birth disorders of the brain and spinal cord generally occur during pregnancy and are often present at birth. They are rare and are caused by problems that happen during the…

We know that not all birth defects can be prevented. But, we also know that women can increase their chances of having a healthy baby by managing health conditions and adopting healthy behaviors before becoming pregnant. 1. Plan ahead.…

Webb’s image shows a region containing approximately 50 young stars, all of them similar in mass to the Sun, or smaller. The darkest areas are the densest, where thick dust cocoons still-forming protostars. Huge bipolar jets of molecular…

During an NIEHS lecture Oct. 6, Elana Elkin, Ph.D., assistant professor of environmental health at San Diego State University, described how a chemical called trichloroethylene (TCE) can interfere with fetal development in the womb.…

Every 4.5 minutes a baby is born with a condition that affects the structure or function of their body—collectively, these conditions are referred to as birth defects. They can vary widely in how and where they affect the body, and…

During this pandemic, how concerned are you that visiting your prenatal provider (e.g., OB/GYN, nurse, or midwife) in person might lead to COVID-19 exposure?    Not at all concerned45043.4   Slightly concerned33632.4   Somewhat…

Nicole M. Roth, MPH1; Megan R. Reynolds, MPH1; Elizabeth L. Lewis, MPH1; Kate R. Woodworth, MD1; Shana Godfred-Cato, DO1; Augustina Delaney, PhD2; Amanda Akosa, MPH2; Miguel Valencia-Prado, MD3; Maura Lash, MPH4; Amanda Elmore, MPH5;…

Delaware’s Birth to Three Program Hosts Virtual Event with Online…

Justin Swanson, MPH1; Elizabeth C. Ailes, PhD2; Janet D. Cragan, MD2; Scott D. Grosse, PhD3; Jean Paul Tanner, PhD1; Russell S. Kirby, PhD1; Norman J. Waitzman, PhD4; Jennita Reefhuis, PhD2; Jason L. Salemi, PhD1 (View author…

Pregnant and lactating female mice release a banana-smelling chemical in their urine that is thought to stress out males so they…

The 2014 public use fetal death data file has been updated to include cause of fetal death. No change has been made to other data items. A new 2014 Fetal Death Public Use Record Layout including the cause of fetal death items can now be…

This is a documentary movie uncovering the process of building a wooden house with hand tools from local materials starting from forest till the living built my house from trees that I felled with an axe and two man crosscut saw in my own…

Portugal is the leading country of cork exportation in the world. From cork oak forests to manufacturing factories, every step is strictly legislated for protecting precious tree species. Apart from producing wine stoppers, cork bark is…