1+ hour, 52+ min ago  (558+ words) My daughter exists because abortion is legal in Virginia. That may sound confusing, but let me explain. My story started 11 years ago when I was 37 weeks pregnant with my son. It was also my 31st birthday, and I had a nice,…...

4+ mon, 1+ week ago  (317+ words) Early travel trends for 2026 show a shift toward simpler, he… Oscar nominee Timothee Chalamet is the frontrunner to take h… Three cousins were born on the same day - in what a hospital says is ''truly extraordinary coincidence." Identical twin girls…...

8+ mon, 1+ week ago  (418+ words) Children exposed to COVID-19 in the womb were more likely to be diagnosed with autism or other delays by age 3 The study followed more than 18,100 births in Massachusetts 16.3% of children of COVID-19 infected mothers received a neurodevelopmental diagnosis MONDAY, Nov....

9+ mon, 6+ day ago  (739+ words) A "good" gut bacteria found in probiotic drinks and tablets leads to a healthier pregnancy, according to new research. The Cambridge University-led study has found the first "clear evidence" that Bifidobacterium breve in pregnant mothers regulates the placenta’s production of…...

9+ mon, 1+ week ago  (554+ words) Shift workers are more likely to develop kidney stones, with people who work nights most at risk, warns a new study. Researchers found shifts raise the risk of developing the painful condition by 15% - especially among younger workers and those with…...

10+ mon, 6+ day ago  (733+ words) A new study found that children with higher blood pressure at age 7 were more likely to die from heart disease by midlife The risk was highest for kids with blood pressure readings in the top 10th percentile for their age, sex…...

10+ mon, 2+ week ago  (599+ words) Mississippi’s infant death rate hit 9.7 deaths per 1,000 births in 2024 Nearly half of Mississippi counties lack maternity care Experts say Medicaid plays a critical role in maternal and infant care MONDAY, Aug. 25, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Mississippi has declared a public health emergency…...

10+ mon, 4+ week ago  (573+ words) Attendees celebrated the ribbon cutting for the opening of the new facility. The Virginia Women and Family Support Center celebrated Friday the opening of Carried to Full Term, its new maternal health education program. The program will provide classes, pregnancy…...