Heat Safety Tips for Pregnancy and New Motherhood
Summer is a season of sunshine and growth—but when you’re pregnant or caring for a newborn, rising temperatures come with added risks. According to experts, heat safety during pregnancy isn’t…
The First 30 Days: What First-Time Mothers Can Expect After Giving Birth
Congratulations, mama! You’ve just embarked on one of the most transformative journeys of your life. The first 30 days after birth are a whirlwind of emotions, adjustments, and incredible moments.…
Sperm Donor With Cancer Gene Sparks Screening Concerns
A recent case involving a sperm donor unknowingly carrying a high-risk cancer gene mutation has raised urgent questions about the strength of current sperm donor screening regulations. The mutation, passed…
CDC Drops COVID Vaccine Guidance for Kids, Pregnant Women
In a surprising policy move, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has quietly removed its recommendation that all children and pregnant women receive the COVID-19 vaccine. The change,…
Is It Perimenopause—or Something More?
Hot flashes, mood swings, trouble sleeping—perimenopause is no picnic. But some symptoms that seem hormonal could also point to underlying conditions that deserve a closer look. Perimenopause 101 Perimenopause is…
When home isn’t always safe: A growing health concern
Nearly one in four children in the United States—about 19 million—live with at least one parent who has a substance use disorder, according to new research published by the Substance…
Would You Call This Abortion? Georgia Case Sparks Debate
A recent medical crisis in Georgia has stirred public outcry, deep ethical questions, and renewed confusion over one of the country’s most controversial laws. When 22-year-old Adriana Smith was declared…
Federal Safe to Sleep Campaign Shuttered Amid Rising Infant Deaths
Parents across America may soon find it harder to access crucial infant safety information following the closure of the federal office responsible for the Safe to Sleep campaign—a public health…
Why Falling Birth Rates Are a Global Crisis in the Making
In 2023, Japan recorded fewer than 760,000 births — the lowest number since it began keeping records. But this isn’t just Japan’s problem. Experts say the trend may signal a…
Lab-Grown Human Embryos: Medical Breakthrough or Concern?
Scientists have taken a major step toward understanding early human development by creating lab-grown human embryos—models that mimic the earliest stages of life, but without using sperm, eggs, or the…
