September 28, 2016 Thailand rules out Zika link in 2 microcephaly cases; investigating 2 Thailand ruled out on Wednesday Zika as the cause of two cases of microcephaly but is investigating two other cases that could be the first linked to Zika in Southeast Asia of the condition that results in babies being born with small heads.
September 28, 2016 Task force advises routine preeclampsia screening in pregnancy Pregnant women should get routine blood pressure checks at every prenatal visit to screen for preeclampsia, according to new proposed U.S. guidelines aimed at preventing deaths from this complication.
September 27, 2016 Thailand investigates 4 cases of suspected Zika-linked microcephaly Thailand is investigating four suspected cases of Zika-related microcephaly in three babies and a 36-week old unborn baby, the public health minister said on Tuesday, in what could be the first cases of Zika-linked microcephaly in Southeast Asia.
September 27, 2016 Sanofi gets $43M US funding to spur Zika vaccine development Sanofi SA said on Monday the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services approved $43.18 million in funding to accelerate the development of a Zika vaccine, as part of efforts to prevent the infection.
September 27, 2016 More US babies born addicted to opiates like heroin The proportion of U.S. babies born suffering from withdrawal syndrome after exposure to heroin or prescription opiates in utero has more than doubled in less than a decade, a study suggests.
September 26, 2016 Why morning sickness may be a good thing For women with a history of miscarriage, experiencing nausea and vomiting during subsequent pregnancy attempts is linked to higher odds of success, a U.S. study suggests.
September 26, 2016 Widow gives birth to stillborn son after husband killed by drunk driver Everything was going right for Kristian Guerrero.
September 26, 2016 Video shows baby born inside amniotic sac A video has captured the amazing moment a baby was born still inside the amniotic sac.
September 22, 2016 Texas woman welcomes 3rd set of naturally conceived twins A North Texas woman says she has conceived her third set of twins naturally, rounding out her family of 10.
September 20, 2016 Depression during pregnancy linked to gestational diabetes Depression during and after pregnancy may be linked to gestational diabetes, a new government study found.