Smoking Before or During Pregnancy Tied to Severe Neonatal Morbidity
Findings seen even at a low dose of one to two cigarettes per day
Type 2 Diabetes Prevalence Rose in the United States From 2012 to 2022
Disparities in prevalence observed, with higher odds seen among Hispanic, Asian, and Black individuals
Cognitive Difficulties Tied to Lower Return to Work After Breast Cancer
Return to work two years after diagnosis associated with higher cognitive speed performance before and after cancer treatment
FDA Approves Updated COVID Shots for Fall
Study Reveals Pregnancy Challenges for Those With Intellectual Disabilities
Those with intellectual and developmental disabilities have fewer live births
Study Looks at Impact of Hypothyroidism, Hypothyroxinemia in Pregnancy
Subclinical hypothyroidism linked to higher rates of overt hypothyroidism or thyroid replacement therapy within five years of delivery
2020 to 2021 Saw Decline in Life Expectancy for 39 States, Increase for 11
Highest life expectancy at birth of 79.9 years was seen in Hawaii, while lowest of 70.9 years was in Mississippi
Phenol, Paraben Exposure Linked to Hypertension During Pregnancy
Lower SBP, higher DBP seen in association with individual analytes, with most consistent results for methyl paraben, propyl paraben with DBP
USPSTF: Evidence Still Lacking for Iron Deficiency Screening in Pregnancy
There is insufficient evidence to weigh balance of benefits and harm of recommending screening for iron deficiency, iron deficiency anemia
Severe Menopause Symptoms Tied to Cognitive Impairment
Authors say findings show interplay between hormonal, lifestyle, and sociodemographic factors and cognitive health
