Pregnancy Archives

January 18, 2026 9:57 AM

Paracetamol/Tylenol in pregnancy is safe, says European research

Taking paracetamol, known as Tylenol in the U.S., during pregnancy is safe, a group of European researchers have said, after compiling data in response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s claims of a link to autism last year. In a review published in...

December 6, 2025 5:58 PM

Shingles vaccine reduces risk of death from dementia, study finds

People with dementia who received a shingles vaccine were significantly less likely to die from dementia than those who didn’t get the shot, according to findings of a large study, suggesting the vaccine could slow progression of the disease. Over...

November 27, 2025 2:24 PM

Thyroid dysfunction continued during pregnancy linked to autism risk

Out-of-whack thyroid hormones during pregnancy in mothers with pre-pregnancy thyroid dysfunction may increase the child's risk of autism, researchers found. While adequately treated chronic thyroid dysfunction did not increase the odds of an autism ...

September 10, 2025 1:23 PM

US health officials compiling examples of COVID vaccine harm during pregnancy, WSJ reports

Top health officials under U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. are compiling examples of harmful effects from COVID-19 vaccines on pregnant women to share with the public, The Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday, citing...

September 9, 2025 1:31 PM

Previous CT scans may increase pregnancy risks

Women who have undergone computed tomography imaging may be at slightly higher risk for pregnancy loss and birth defects in later pregnancies, according to findings from a large Canadian study. The increase in risk is small and dependent on the numb...

January 16, 2025 5:21 PM

Study links maternal exposure to air pollution before pregnancy with childhood obesity risk

Maternal exposure to air pollution — specifically particulate matter (PM2.5, PM10) and nitrogen dioxide (NO2) — during the three months prior to conception may increase the risk of childhood obesity up to two years after birth, according to a stu...

September 17, 2024 5:43 PM

Study shows how a woman’s brain reorganizes during pregnancy

Pregnancy triggers vast changes in a woman's body - hormonal, cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, urinary, and more. And, as a new study reveals, the brain undergoes major changes too, some fleeting and others more enduring. Researchers s...

April 8, 2024 11:50 AM

Study reveals impact of alcohol consumption during pregnancy on infant development

A recent study published in the journal "Alcohol Clinical and Experimental Research" has revealed that even low to moderate alcohol consumption by pregnant women can lead to subtle changes in the prenatal development of their babies. Lead researcher...