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Obesity before or during pregnancy is the root cause of future cardiovascular disease, not simply the development of preeclampsia or gestational diabetes, Northwestern Medicine researchers say.

Taking the pain medication acetaminophen, also known under the brand name of Tylenol, during pregnancy may be associated with child behavioral issues at three years old. That's according to a new ...

Pregnancy creates a lifelong biological link as cells pass between mother and child and remain in the body for decades.

Thyroid imbalance can affect fertility and pregnancy outcomes in both women and men but experts say early screening, timely ...

Pregnancy is often framed as glowing, magical, and instinctive, but many realities are left out of the conversation. These ...

Exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), a class of highly persistent environmental chemicals commonly ...

At age 34, Leah Bahrencu was the picture of heart health. “I’m a group fitness instructor and nutrition coach,” says Bahrencu, who lives in Austin, Texas. But after she got pregnant with twins, her OB ...

Issy and Archie Sylvester are raising awareness of pre-eclampsia and the impact of pre-term births.