Scientists have pointed out the importance of studying sex as a biological variable. However, it is not well understood how female-specific factors, such as pregnancy and menopause, affect the brain.

Pregnant women are a vulnerable group for developing severe disease in response to respiratory viral infections, such as ...

Recently, health influencers on Instagram and TikTok have been vocal about the side effects of hormonal birth control. Check ...

During pregnancy, women undergo various changes in their bodies and behavior. A recent Nature Communications study evaluated pre-pregnancy and post-pregnancy brain scans to understand better the ...

A recent Duke study uncovers the startling risks associated with flavored e-cigarettes during pregnancy, highlighting ...

A TikToker is collecting strange pregnancy side effects in what's dubbed "The List." Unexpected changes can include mouth tumors and dough-like skin. An obstetrician told Insider one of her patients ...

Existing evidence does not clearly link paracetamol (acetaminophen) use during pregnancy with autism or ADHD in children, ...

Existing evidence does not clearly link paracetamol (acetaminophen) use during pregnancy with autism or ADHD in children, finds an in-depth evidence review published by The BMJ, in direct response to ...

A systematic review identified 15 studies, enabling a meta-analysis of 443 NMOSD patients with 639 pregnancies. Rates of pregnancy-related NMOSD relapses were highest during the first 3 months ...

Pregnant women receive countless health and safety recommendations from their doctors, friends, and family members. However, an underrated yet highly concerning risk exists in the common products we ...

It can be worrying to roll up your sleeve for a vaccine in pregnancy, but the benefits of doing so largely outweigh any possible risks—both for you and your developing baby. That’s true for the flu ...

Explore findings on paracetamol in pregnancy revealing no strong link to autism or ADHD development in children ...