August 18, 2016 Most antipsychotic drugs not tied to birth defects Pregnant women on antipsychotic drugs can continue taking most of those medications without worrying the pills will increase the risk of their newborns having birth defects, a new study suggests.
August 17, 2016 Can season and place of birth influence celiac disease risk? Winter babies and people born in places with shorter days and less sunlight might have a lower risk of developing celiac disease than peers born in warmer regions or seasons, a Swedish study suggests.
August 17, 2016 Doctors at Catholic hospitals may be unable to refer women for services According to interviews with U.S. physicians, some Roman Catholic hospitals not only refuse to provide some women's health services like abortion, but may also prevent doctors from referring women to facilities that would provide them.
August 9, 2016 Lesbian couple trying to get pregnant sue NJ over law When Erin and Marianne Krupa decided they wanted to start a family five years ago, they moved from North Carolina to New Jersey in search of a less conservative environment.
August 8, 2016 Doctors should offer women birth control right after babies arrive, group says Women should have the chance to get long-acting birth control like intrauterine devices (IUDs) before they leave the hospital with a new baby, a leading group of U.S. obstetricians recommends.
August 5, 2016 Survey sheds light on sperm donors who connect with recipients online A new survey of men who use online sperm donation sites sheds light on their motivations, preferences and experiences with donation.
August 5, 2016 Smoking linked to inflammation, sperm damage in men The sperm of men who smoke, compared to those who don't, have more damaged DNA, fewer active energy-generating mitochondria and more proteins indicating a revved up immune response, according to a small study.
August 4, 2016 Women with common ovary problem may not get recommended tests Women with a common ovary problem should be screened for blood sugar and cholesterol problems, but a new survey of obstetricians and gynecologists found few were ordering those tests.
July 29, 2016 Health risks for female sex workers and their children Many female sex workers and their children have unmet needs for medical care, which puts them at risk for serious and potentially fatal health problems, some researchers argue.
July 29, 2016 Induced labor not linked to higher autism risk Inducing labor doesn't appear to increase the baby's odds of autism, a new study suggests.
