HEALTHDAY - PREGNANCY
5/16/2013
H1N1 Flu Virus Detected in Seals Off California Coast
Posted 7:00 AM 5/16/2013 by Mary Elizabeth Dallas
THURSDAY, May 16 (HealthDay News) -- Flu-causing H1N1 virus has been discovered in marine animals -- specifically seals -- for the first time.
After the human H1N1 influenza pandemic began in 2009, researchers from the University of California, Davis, detected the virus in free-ranging (More)
5/15/2013
Erectile Dysfunction Tied to Long-Term Narcotic Use in Men
Posted 7:00 AM 5/15/2013 by By Serena Gordon
HealthDay Reporter
WEDNESDAY, May 15 (HealthDay News) -- If you're a man, the pain-killing medications known as opioids may do more than relieve pain -- they may also put a damper on your sex life.
A new study found that men who were prescribed medications for erectile dysfunction or low testosterone levels (More)
5/9/2013
Pregnancy Adds Challenge for Teens Treated for Drug Abuse, Report Says
Posted 7:00 AM 5/9/2013 by Robert Preidt
THURSDAY, May 9 (HealthDay News) -- Half of pregnant teens in substance-abuse treatment programs used alcohol or drugs in the month before they entered treatment. And nearly 20 percent used drugs or alcohol on a daily basis during that month, according to a U.S. government report.
Among (More)
5/8/2013
Study Sees Link Between Mom's Flu, Bipolar Risk for Children
Posted 2:00 PM 5/8/2013 by By Steven Reinberg
HealthDay Reporter
WEDNESDAY, May 8 (HealthDay News) -- Women who come down with the flu during pregnancy may be at increased risk of having a child who develops bipolar disorder, a new study suggests.
The chance of a child eventually developing the mental health disorder was nearly four times higher when (More)
Birth Rates Good After Implanting 1 Embryo, Study Finds
5/7/2013
For Pregnant Smokers, Vitamin C Might Help Babies' Lungs
Posted 2:00 PM 5/7/2013 by Robert Preidt
TUESDAY, May 7 (HealthDay News) -- Vitamin C may help prevent lung problems in babies born to mothers who smoke during pregnancy, according to a small new study.
Pregnant women are advised not to smoke because it can harm the baby's lungs and lead to problems such as wheezing and asthma. (More)...
Buying Testosterone Supplements Online Can Be Risky
Synthetic Pot Use Can Mimic Symptoms of Prenatal Disorder
5/6/2013
FDA Warns Pregnant Women About Migraine Drugs
Posted 2:00 PM 5/6/2013 by Robert Preidt
MONDAY, May 6 (HealthDay News) -- Pregnant women who struggle with migraine headaches should never use medicines containing the ingredient valproate because they can lower the IQ scores of their children, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Monday.
The new warning will be included (More)
Hospitals Enact Policies to Curb Early Childbirth
Most Men With Erectile Dysfunction Don't Seem to Get Treatment
Can High-Protein, Low-Carb Diet Boost Fertility Treatment?
Flame-Retardant Chemicals Could Be Toxic to Kids
5/3/2013
Low-Dose 'Pill' Linked to Pain During Orgasm, Study Finds
Posted 10:00 AM 5/3/2013 by By Kathleen Doheny
HealthDay Reporter
FRIDAY, May 3 (HealthDay News) -- Women taking birth control pills with lower amounts of estrogen -- a commonly prescribed contraceptive -- may be at higher risk for chronic pelvic pain and pain during orgasm, according to new research.
A study of nearly 1,000 women found that women on the (More)
Extreme Birth Weights Tied to Autism in Swedish Study
5/2/2013
Lipsticks, Glosses Contain Toxic Metals: Report
Posted 7:00 AM 5/2/2013 by By Kathleen Doheny
HealthDay Reporter
THURSDAY, May 2 (HealthDay News) -- Lipsticks and lip glosses apparently give you more than colorful kissers, according to a new study by California scientists that contends the products contain lead, cadmium, chromium, aluminum and five other toxic metals.
The research team tested 32 (More)
White House to Challenge Ruling on Unlimited Access to 'Morning-After' Pill
5/1/2013
Obama Administration to Challenge Judge's Ruling on 'Morning-After' Pill
Posted 8:00 PM 5/1/2013 by By Steven Reinberg
HealthDay Reporter
WEDNESDAY, May 1 (HealthDay News) -- A federal judge's order to eliminate any age limit on who can buy morning-after birth control pills without a prescription was challenged in court Wednesday by the Obama administration.
The government appeal follows on the heels of a Tuesday decision by (More)
4/30/2013
FDA Approves 'Morning-After' Pill Without a Prescription
Posted 5:00 PM 4/30/2013 by By Steven Reinberg
HealthDay Reporter
TUESDAY, April 30 (HealthDay News) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration late Tuesday approved the over-the-counter sale of Plan B One-Step, a version of the so-called "morning after" pill, for use as emergency contraception by girls and women aged 15 and older.
The move ends years of (More)
Keep Beauty Regimen Safe During Pregnancy, Doctor Advises
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