Oxytocin, the "love hormone," may pause pregnancy by inducing embryonic diapause, delaying implantation when resources are ...

A newly published study found that a mother's exposure to phthalates during pregnancy can affect their newborn's metabolism and brain development. These widely used plasticizers are commonly found in ...

A new study published in the American Journal of Human Biology suggests that the length of your fingers—specifically the ...

A newly published study by researchers from Emory University, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and Columbia University found that a mother's exposure to phthalates during pregnancy can ...

This study shows that blood pressure trajectories during early pregnancy can stratify this risk, even for women without HDP. By identifying women at higher risk, healthcare providers can offer ...

A newly published study by researchers from Emory University, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and Columbia ...

Capsaicin in chili peppers may aid in managing gestational diabetes by improving insulin sensitivity and reducing ...

Normal thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) levels generally fall between 0.5 and ... free T4 may be checked. During pregnancy, T4 and free T4 are often recommended along with TSH Other thyroid tests ...

So, there isn’t enough data to show whether the medication is safe to receive during pregnancy. Studies in animals show that there was no effect on the development of offspring exposed to Cosentyx.

Oxytocin is a chemical messenger that has effects on the brain and throughout the body, where it functions as a hormone ... allow a mouse mother to delay a pregnancy at a time when resources ...

Ultrasonography showing a cervical pregnancy. Credit: Jesper Agrell, MD / CC BY-SA 4.0 Scientists have discovered that oxytocin, often called the “cuddle hormone” or “love hormone” may play a ...

You may notice it more now if you’re not sleeping as well as before, or if you’re just more attuned to your body during pregnancy. The hormones estrogen and progesterone increase to support ...