Featured Article

Can Your Couch Cause Infertility?

A group of chemicals used in common household products is associated with decreased fertility, a new study finds.
Birthrates

Despite Recession, Birthrates Increasing Among Women Over 40

There's no doubt that the dampened economy has affected the number of babies being born. According to a new report released this week by the Center for Disease Control, the United States experienced a 2% decline in birth rate between 2007 and 2008.
AgeAutism

Autism Risk Increases With Mother's Age

More and more women are waiting longer to have children, but can waiting until your thirties to have a child increase your child's risk of autism?
VBAC

NIH Panel Discusses Ban on Vaginal Births After Cesarean

A National Institutes of Health advisory panel said today that hospitals should no longer ban vaginal births for women who have previously had a cesarean section. Many hospitals don't allow a VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean) unless surgical and anesth
HealthCareBrownCoakley

Poor Economy Means Less Health Care Visits

A new survey by Thomson Reuters has found that 1 in 5 Americans are delaying or postponing medical care.
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