The prenatal period is a critical window for brain development, yet few studies have examined the impact of air pollution ...

The development of a child begins during pregnancy, when prenatal environmental factors and genetic influences interact to shape fetal development and long-term health outcomes. Increasing evidence ...

Research at Karlstad University shows that exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals and adverse life events during ...

By: Dr. Kshitiz Murdia Thyroid disorders are among the most common endocrine conditions affecting women of reproductive age.

New research suggests fluoride exposure during pregnancy could be linked to neurobehavioral issues in kids. But even the study’s authors — who were prompted to examine the issue based on previous ...

Researchers have discovered in a preclinical model that cytokines, proteins that control immune response, circulating in maternal blood during pregnancy may mitigate an offspring's risk for ...

Researchers showed that consuming THC while pregnant could potentially affect development of the fetus and lead to life-long health impacts for offspring. Oregon Health & Science University ...

Children in the womb exposed to higher levels of fluoride later were more likely to experience temper tantrums, headaches, stomachaches, anxiety, and symptoms linked to autism, a new study finds.

Labroots recently reported the growing trend of cannabis use to combat pregnancy symptoms like nausea and vomiting. The previous study showed that, among other factors, things like misinformation on ...

Prior research has found that mothers' distress during pregnancy has been related to infant temperament and behavior, but this is one of the first studies to measure mothers' experience of stress in ...

Alcohol exposure during early pregnancy often occurs before a woman realises she is pregnant. This article explains how ...