Your baby plans could be up in the air. As millions of Americans brace for another day cloaked in wildfire smoke, experts are warning that the haze may be clouding more than the horizon — it could also affect couples’ chances of getting pregnant. In one recent study, researchers found that when New Yorkers woke … Read more
A Florida doctor who specializes in stroke rehabilitation is sharing five ways women can lower their risk of having a stroke — the brain attack is the fifth-leading cause of death for American women. A stroke occurs when blood flow to the brain is blocked or when a blood vessel bursts and leaks blood into the brain. … Read more
New research has shown that pregnant women exposed to air pollution give birth to smaller babies. Conversely, women living in greener areas have larger offspring — and environment health may help counteract the overall negative effects of pollution on pregnancy, the findings of a study conducted in Northern Europe suggest. “Our results suggest that pregnant … Read more
Try as they might, parents can’t protect their little ones from this danger. New research shows unborn children have air pollution particles in their brains and lungs before they enter the world, a new study found. The pollutant nanoparticles, called black carbon or soot particles, come from gas and diesel engines, according to the Environmental … Read more