Number Of Pregnant Women With High Blood Pressure Is Rising
The number of pregnant women with high blood pressure has spiked over the past four decades, according to a study.
The number of pregnant women with high blood pressure has spiked over the past four decades, according to a study.
The FDA is warning consumers, especially women of childbearing age, about an ingredient found in some dietary supplements.
Many women of reproductive age suffer from migraines, but a new study out of Denmark finds that having these painful headaches during pregnancy may put the mother and the baby at risk.
A new study analyzes data on smoking during pregnancy.
The nation's leading group of pediatricians says not enough is known about the effects of marijuana on a child's developing brain.
The number of women who suffer from a heart attack while pregnant or soon after giving birth is on the rise.
According to a new study in "JAMA Network Open", expectant moms today are more likely to be depressed than their mothers were 25 years ago.
A new report says visiting a pediatrician before giving birth could give your unborn baby a leg up when it comes to good health.
A new blood test is showing promising results for helping pregnant women know if they are at risk of a premature birth.
A new study funded by the National Institutes of Health finds that eating more seafood may improve a couple's chances of getting pregnant.
U.S. birth rates declined last year for women in their teens, 20s and — surprisingly — their 30s, leading to the fewest babies in 30 years.
Pregnancies are usually divided into three trimesters, but experts say don't forget the "fourth trimester" or the three months after a woman gives birth.
According to a new study, the number of children affected by maternal alcohol use is much higher than previously thought.
Many women say that when they're pregnant they just don't feel as mentally sharp as they do when they're not pregnant, but is there really such a thing as baby brain? The answer is likely "yes".
Doctors caution that the health effects of marijuana on a fetus remain unclear.
If you're struggling to get pregnant, your sleep, or lack thereof, may be contributing.
Massachusetts lawmakers are being urged to approve a bill that would require employers to offer reasonable accommodations for pregnant or nursing workers.
U.S. women are increasingly using marijuana during pregnancy, sometimes to treat morning sickness, new reports suggest.
Pregnant women who drink diet soda every day may be more likely to have babies that develop weight issues, according to a new study.
There's evidence that taking Tylenol during pregnancy or giving it to young infants could increase a child's risk of developing asthma by age 3.
Drinking and having sex without using birth control puts a developing baby at risk, the CDC says.
It's being called "natural" IVF and offers a woman the option to have the embryos form inside her womb rather than outside.
There are more than 1,800 pregnancy apps expecting mothers can choose from.
Doctors are providing new expert advice on the best ways to treat morning sickness.
The Panthers vs. Bruins NHL Playoffs series heats up tonight; the winner takes the series lead.
Author Colson Whitehead withdrew as speaker from the University of Massachusetts Amherst Commencement after the university called in police on pro-Palestinian protesters.
Part of the new era under Jerod Mayo is the issuing of jersey numbers right off the bat. And on Friday, the Patriots announced those numbers for their rookie draft class.
Some of the strains in the "FLiRT" group are closely related to the JN.1 COVID variant from last winter.
Jayson Tatum had some interesting comments after Boston's embarrassing Game 2 loss.
Jurors in the Karen Read case could soon hear testimony from people who attended a Canton house party before John O'Keefe's death.
A large police force entered pro-Palestinian protesters' encampment on the MIT campus early Friday morning.
A massive sunspot pointed toward Earth could bring the northern lights to your backyard.
Author Colson Whitehead withdrew as speaker from the University of Massachusetts Amherst Commencement after the university called in police on pro-Palestinian student protestors.
Spirit Airlines says passengers involved in a fight on a plane that landed in Boston can no longer fly with them.
Some of the strains in the "FLiRT" group are closely related to the JN.1 COVID variant from last winter.
Dr. Mallika Marshall answers a viewer's question on how to treat a Baker's cyst that's causing her lots of pain.
The next time you hit the gym, you may want to think about the air you're breathing.
Working a night shift for even a short time could negatively impact your health and scientists are researching why.
Trying to be a "perfect" parent could be detrimental to both parents and children.
Massachusetts is paying millions to vendors in the migrant crisis with little oversight on how taxpayer money is being spent
A Townsend woman was scammed into believing a famous actor was in love with her. Then the case took on a potentially more sinister turn.
State contracts obtained by the I-Team show taxpayers are paying tens of millions of dollars to hotels for rooms and food.
A fourth-grade teacher at an elementary school in Cambridge is facing child rape charges.
William Foley Jr., a five-time drunk driver who lost his license after a fatal crash in 2001, is back behind bars after an I-Team investigation.
Many residents say they really like Boston, but say the cost of living and high housing prices are taking a toll.
Despite an April revenue haul that exceeded forecasts, there is still anxiety on Beacon Hill about overall revenue shortfalls and economic uncertainty.
Surveys have found that support for Israel is "fairly consistent," regardless of campus protests.
Quincy City Council President Ian Cain and Swansea attorney John Deaton are seeking the Republican nomination to run against Sen. Elizabeth Warren.
Pro-Palestinian students have accelerated their protests of the Israel-Hamas war. But are the they helping or hurting their cause?
You can once again grab a cocktail to go in Massachusetts.
April 20, 2024 is Record Store Day. See which record shops in Massachusetts are participating.
Boston Dynamics' latest robot is ready to "exceed human capabilities," the company says.
Rising costs are forcing small businesses located on Boston's Massachusetts Avenue to close.
Boston-based box wine brand Alileo teamed up with Caffe Nero to launch a coffee and wine experience in Massachusetts.
The Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens in Boothbay, Maine offers more than 300 acres of the largest public garden space in New England.
French-inspired home and garden shop Les Fleurs brings the look and feel of Europe to Andover.
John Francis Designs in North Chelmsford is part woodshop and part test kitchen, where one-of-a-kind ravioli molds are made.
David Standridge is the award-winning executive chef of The Shipwright's Daughter in Mystic, Connecticut, a sea-to-table restaurant focusing on sustainable local seafood.
The Strawbery Banke Museum in Portsmouth offers visitors the chance to explore more than 350 years of New Hampshire's history.
Part of the new era under Jerod Mayo is the issuing of jersey numbers right off the bat. And on Friday, the Patriots announced those numbers for their rookie draft class.
Jayson Tatum had some interesting comments after Boston's embarrassing Game 2 loss.
The Celtics were embarrassed by the Cavaliers in Game 2, thanks in large part to a lackluster -- and "unacceptable" -- defensive effort.
The Cleveland Cavaliers beat the top-seeded Boston Celtics 118-94 on Thursday night to tie their second-round playoff series at one game apiece.
Glen Davis, better known as "Big Baby" during his basketball career, was sentenced to 40 months in prison on Thursday for defrauding the NBA's healthcare plan.
Researchers spotted a 37-year-old right whale mother named Wolf and her calf off the coast of Massachusetts.
The 2024 cicada broods will not be emerging in Massachusetts - but the buzzing bugs are set to appear here in 2025.
A pair of vultures thought to be "actively dying" actually had too much to drink, wildlife rescuers in Connecticut say.
A fluffy pile of golden retrievers took over the Boston Common in memory of Spencer the marathon dog.
The thick fog made for an eerie sight as the Mayflower II crossed the Cape Cod Canal.