Jul 26 2011
C-Sections at All-Time High in U.S.
The reasons for the large increase include older women having children as well as the overall convenience of being able to schedule delivery.
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Jun 07 2011
Why Some People Eat Dirt
Intentionally eating dirt, also called geophagy, is a natural instinct and may serve a greater health purpose.
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Jun 07 2011
How Nuclear Radiation Affects Future Generations
Women may be more likely to give birth to boys than girls following a nuclear radiation event.
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May 12 2011
Baby’s Death Raises Questions About Midwife Safety
A baby who died due to a midwife's negligence raises questions about the safety of home births.
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Apr 27 2011
Children Often (Literal) Victims in Parental Disputes
Recent cases of multiple child murders highlight the threat to children of custody fights.
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Mar 29 2011
Moms’ Junk Food Habits May Alter Kids’ Brains
The study, which was done in rats, suggests pregnant and breast-feeding women should watch their diets.
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Mar 01 2011
New Zealand Births Spike After Quake
The deadly quake may have taken many lives, but also helped facilitate the arrival of new ones.
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Feb 24 2011
PCBs Hit IVF Pregnancy Success
Although PCBs were banned in the 1970s, human are still exposed to them through contaminated food.
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Dec 28 2010
Cancer Vaccine Developed — And Ignored
A vaccine against HPV is now approved for use against anal cancer, yet few people are using it.
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Dec 23 2010
Teen Birth Rate at All-Time Low
Why the drop? Some credit the recession. Others point to increased use of birth control among teens.
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