Although measles is seen as a contagious viral disease that passes quickly, it can also cause damage that leaves long-term health effects. A measles infection can lead to a phenomenon called 'immune ...

Late amniocentesis (24 weeks or later) demonstrated a 22.9% overall genetic diagnostic yield and a low 1.2% complication rate.

A Republican-backed bill seeks to “clarify” existing medical exceptions in KY’s near-total abortion ban. While abortion policy experts don’t discount that entirely, they say it’s unlikely to “move the ...

The "Allegheny County Birth Plan for Black Babies and Families" revealed that Black women in Pittsburgh die from pregnancy- ...

More than 60 million American women have heart disease. "The statistics haven't improved enough," a women's heart doctor told ...

President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Food and Drug Administration, Dr. Marty Makary, was confirmed by the Senate late ...

Too late for many pregnant Texans, lawmakers might finally clarify exceptions to the state’s deadly bans—but advocates fear ...

Data from 300,000 births reveal how essential biological measurements are altered by carrying and delivering a baby.

Olivia Culpo opens up about a frightening pregnancy complication—subchorionic hematoma—that left her on bed rest for weeks. Here’s what she wants moms to know.

A new study, conducted by researchers at University at Albany’s College of Integrated Health Sciences, shows poor dental hygiene during pregnancy can increase the risk of dental diseases and ...

Type 2 diabetes can cause complications if not managed properly. These include nerve damage, kidney disease, and stroke. You can help prevent these by having regular checkups with your doctor and ...