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Blood Pressure Ticks Up With Microaggressions During Pregnancy

Study suggests subtle, unintentional interpersonal slights are not so benign

0 Hr Ago
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Operative Vaginal Delivery Riskier at Lower Volume Hospitals

Hospital experience is connected to a range of obstetric and neonatal outcomes

1 Hr Ago
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Doctors Worry That Iodine Deficiency Is Coming Back

"People have forgotten why there's iodine in salt," says an expert

Jan 08, 2025
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High Fluoride Exposure Linked to Lower IQ in Kids

With limited data, meta-analysis notes uncertainty at lower concentrations

Jan 06, 2025
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Insulin Beats Oral Alternatives for Gestational Diabetes Outcome

Metformin and glyburide fell short of achieving noninferiority with insulin

Jan 06, 2025
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The CDC Hasn't Asked States to Track Deaths Linked to Abortion Bans

Experts say it's a missed opportunity to study the laws' impacts

Dec 29, 2024
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Less Sleep During and After Pregnancy May Spell Future Heart Troubles

Persistently getting less than 7 hours tied to higher odds for metabolic syndrome

Dec 26, 2024
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New-Onset Epilepsy, Migraine Tied to Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy

Women with eclampsia had a fivefold increased risk of future epilepsy

Dec 23, 2024
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Study Underscores Caution for NSAID Use in Pregnancy

Observational study details kidney disease risk for children after gestational exposure

Dec 23, 2024
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Trump's Picks for Top Health Jobs Not Just Team of Rivals but 'Team of Opponents'

Candidates have promoted policies and goals that put them at odds with one another

Dec 22, 2024
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Major Congenital Heart Defects in Fetus Linked to Worse Obstetric Outcomes

Findings could impact how doctors care for some mothers

Dec 16, 2024
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Which States Have the Most Outstanding Hospitals for Maternity Care?

U.S. News & World Report looked at birthing-friendly practices, health equity, and more

Dec 10, 2024
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Women With Epilepsy Often Remain Unaware of Medication's Pregnancy Risks

Many did not take folic acid if they were pregnant or planning to become pregnant

Dec 09, 2024
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Texting to Improve Adherence to CVD Medications; Detecting Maternal Cancers

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Dec 07, 2024
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