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The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is set to launch a large trial using antibodies to test a way to prevent birth defects, such as blindness and deafness, caused…

U.S. drug regulators kept the controversial morning-after pill behind the pharmacy counter as they denied the drugmaker’s request to drop the age limit on who can buy the…

Often all people see in a child with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder is their bad behaviour.

“The behaviours make it difficult to deal with the kid in many cases,” said…

Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) is a general or “umbrella” term used to describe disabilities caused when a woman drinks alcohol during pregnancy. FASD includes any of the following diagnoses:

The considerable variability in the type and extent of deficits of FASD has led to the development of efficacious interventions becoming a particular challenge. A diagnosis of FAS or the identification…

Given the incredible impact of FAS/FASD on both individuals and society as a whole, the prevention of PAE and its effects is crucial. Despite ongoing health warnings, pregnant women continue to…

Unfortunately, the prevalence of FAS and FASD is not as well understood as might be hoped. Today, epidemiological research into FAS and FASD is constantly challenged by issues related to…

The variation in the range of phenotypes of individuals with PAE suggests that alcohol’s teratogenic effects can be moderated or exacerbated by other variables.  Not every woman who drinks heavily…

There are several suggested diagnostic schemas for FAS (e.g., Bertrand   et al.,  2004 ;  Chudley   et al.,  2005 ; Hoyme,  2005) and, while there are minor differences between them, all require anomalies…

It has been suggested that the adverse effects of alcohol on the developing fetus have been recognized for centuries. Some of the earliest references date back to Greek and Roman mythology and Judeo-Christian tradition,…

  Prenatal Alcohol Exposure (PAE) can result in a wide range of physical, psychological, behavioral, and social problems that affect the individuals, their families, and their communities. Indeed, PAE…

A mix of certain traditional Chinese herbs thought to have weak estrogen-like activity might help ease menopausal hot flashes, a small clinical trial suggests.

But the herbal mix,…

Apple Inc is facing its first major controversy over well-received voice software Siri, as the cutting-edge iPhone search service ran afoul of abortion rights advocates.

Siri - one of the most…

Despite concerns that removing both of a woman’s ovaries would raise her chances of dying from diseases associated with aging, a large new study suggests the procedure may…

The chances of a successful in-vitro fertilisation increase if men have a diet high in fruit and grains, and low in red meat, alcohol and coffee, a Brazilian study…

The debate about using menopausal hormone therapies to relieve symptoms in post-menopausal women has been ongoing. Is the combination therapy of estrogen…

Whole-body-vibration, a popular exercise which uses a vibrating platform, is sometimes advertised as being able to boost bone density. However, a one-year-study on healthy…

In a finding that confirms what many obstetricians and gynecologists suspected, Duke University researchers report that younger women who undergo hysterectomies face a nearly two-fold increased risk for…

Home nursing visits are as safe and effective as office-based care for initial post-delivery well-baby check-ups, according to medical researchers.

“Generally, moms and babies are discharged from the hospital less…

A study out Monday adds to evidence that a newer type of birth control pill may carry a higher risk of blood clots than older versions.

The study,…

Promising research led by investigators at Hospital for Special Surgery may offer hope for women with lupus who once thought that pregnancy was too risky.

Results from the…

The birth control shot Depo Provera offers a convenient alternative for women who don’t want to remember to take a daily pill. Ironically, research from Arizona State University…

Physicians preparing to deliver a baby look at fetal heart rate patterns to guide them in deciding whether or not to perform a…

Transferring one embryo into women during in vitro fertilization (IVF) doesn’t lower their chances of giving birth but it does mean fewer women give birth to twins,…

An estimated 12.1 million women age 18 and older reported suffering from chronic pain in 2008 as a result of underlying medical conditions such as chronic…