Taking GLP-1s before pregnancy may raise complications risk
You’ve heard of the rise of “Ozempic babies” — where women who’ve previously struggled with infertility get knocked up on...
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COVID-19 vaccination significantly reduces risk to pregnant women and baby
New UBC research provides critical data for pregnant women, care providers and policymakers. Pregnant people who received a COVID-19 vaccine...
GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic or Zepbound may not affect risk of 13 obesity-related cancers
Despite previous excitement around a potential link between GLP-1 drugs and a reduced risk of cancer, new research suggests the...
Children who have smartphones by age 12 are at increased risk of health problems, new study finds
Having a smartphone may be harmful for children younger than 12, according to a new study. The study published Monday in...
Pregnancy complication may increase risk of autism in children
Move Over, Tylenol. New research suggests that a common — but often overlooked — pregnancy complication may increase your chances...
Is the US at risk of losing its measles elimination status?
As measles continues to spread across the United States, questions have emerged about whether the country will retain its measles...
Researchers develop novel tool to identify pregnant women at high risk for having a preterm birth
Researchers at NYU and partners within the International Healthy Outcomes of Pregnancy for Everyone (HOPE) Consortium have developed a novel...
Women face a much higher risk of homicide, especially from guns, during pregnancy
On April 9, 2020, after Shirley Scarborough made her daily call to a prayer line, she went to work and...
Risk factors for cardiovascular disease negatively impact health during, after pregnancy
Driven by increases in health risk factors, cardiovascular-related complications during pregnancy are on the rise in the U.S., even among...
