Monthly Archives: January 2015
Fertility treatments labeled ‘low risk’
Assisted reproductive technology to help conceive a baby is growing safer in the United States and is now considered a low-risk procedure, according to brand-new research. The risk of complications in the study, published in the Journal of the American … Continue reading
Kick the habit—the right way!
If you’re one of the millions of people who made a New Year’s resolution to quit smoking in 2015, you might want to think twice about using electronic cigarettes to help you stop. A new study by National Jewish Health … Continue reading
Better drug info for pregnant and breast-feeding women
A new labeling system should give women and their doctors clearer information on the risks and benefits of prescription medicines when taken during pregnancy and breast-feeding. In December, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said it “wants pregnant and breast-feeding … Continue reading
Healthy weight helps make a healthy baby
If you’re trying to get pregnant, you want to be as healthy as possible. Not only will it help you, it will also have an impact on your baby. New research suggests that a mother’s weight before pregnancy may affect … Continue reading
Get set to thrive this winter
In our neck of the woods, this is prime time for colds, influenza (flu), and other respiratory illnesses. While contagious viruses are active year-round, winter is when we’re all most vulnerable to them. This is due in large part to … Continue reading
Mental health care is critical during pregnancy
A new series of articles published in The Lancet highlights the importance of the mental health of parents during pregnancy and after childbirth. More than 10 percent of women in high-income countries experience mental health disorders during the prenatal and postnatal periods. Louise … Continue reading
Another reason to take folic acid
It’s well known that folic acid helps prevent serious birth defects, such as spina bifida. But new research reveals that women who begin taking folic acid prior to conception may also be much less likely to have babies who are … Continue reading
Celiac disease: It’s not linked to infertility
Contrary to what many believe, most women with celiac disease are not at increased risk for fertility problems, according to new research in the journal Gastroenterology. Researchers analyzed data from more than 2 million women of childbearing age in the United … Continue reading
Poor sperm quality may signal poor health
Sperm, it appears, may hold a mirror up to a man’s overall health. A new study in the journal Fertility and Sterility reports that defects in sperm within semen may be linked to a variety of health problems, including high … Continue reading
Resolve to stay on track
Happy New Year! Now’s the time many of us make resolutions to change or improve something in our lives. The hard part, of course, is making those changes stick. To help, USA.gov offers tips and suggestions to help you achieve … Continue reading
