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What is a pulmonary embolism, the condition that led to Catherine O’Hara’s death?
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (1016+ words) Catherine O'Hara had rectal cancer. People with medical conditions such as cancer can be at high risk for developing blood clots. (CNN) " A pulmonary embolism was the immediate cause of death for actor and comedian Catherine O'Hara. It's a serious…...
Tiny probe monitors unborn baby’s health inside womb during surgery
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (1055+ words) New device (top) with the cushion inflated, shown with the computational model (bottom). The built-in cushion gently expands to hold the probe in stable contact with the fetus without causing harm. (John A. Rogers / Northwestern University via SWNS) A tiny new…...
CDC adopts advisers’ recommendation against universal hepatitis B vaccines for babies
3+ mon, 6+ day ago (859+ words) (CNN) " The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention officially abandoned universal hepatitis B vaccination for newborns on Tuesday, signing off on its vaccine advisers" recommendation for individual decision-making " a move that experts and researchers say will lead to more…...
Many women and doctors dismiss Trump’s Tylenol claim as more research suggests no autism link
2+ mon, 6+ day ago (1444+ words) (CNN) " When President Donald Trump claimed last year that taking Tylenol during pregnancy can be linked with an increased risk of autism, ob-gyn Dr. Nathaniel DeNicola's office had an influx of questions and confusion " but only for a few days....
COVID Vaccine During Pregnancy Reduces Risk Of Preterm Birth
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (587+ words) Pregnant woman getting COVID-19 vaccine The COVID vaccine can protect pregnancies Women who got the jab were less likely to suffer a preterm birth They also had a lower risk of hospitalization TUESDAY, Dec. 16, 2025 (HealthDay News) " Pregnant women who get…...
Texarkana unveils new Safe Haven Baby Box
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (164+ words) TEXARKANA, Texas - Texarkana is the 400th city in the nation and 14th in the state to add a Safe Haven Baby Box. A ceremony was held Friday afternoon to bless the new baby box located at the Texarkana Emergency Center and Hospital…...
Quitting a GLP-1 Before Pregnancy Linked to Higher Weight Gain, Complications
3+ mon, 4+ week ago (574+ words) pregnancy, rest, people and expectation concept - pregnant woman sleeping in bed at home The effects of GLP-1 medicines on the fetus are unclear, so current recommendations are to stop such drugs before a pregnancy New research suggests that women who…...
FDA and Kenvue Say No Autism Link to Tylenol Use During Pregnancy
5+ mon, 1+ day ago (308+ words) Bottle Of Tylenol Extra Strength With Many Pills On A Wooden Table Which Was Sold Out During Covid-19 time, headache, Painkillers Kenvue urged the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to reject autism warning requests for Tylenol use in pregnancy FDA officials…...
AI-Guided Sperm Analysis Results In First Successful Pregnancy
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (471+ words) A new AI-guided process to find viable sperm has resulted in its first successful pregnancy The system uses AI to scan through millions of images taken from a sperm sample Two sperm drawn by the system were used to create…...
RSV Antibody Shot Safe For Infants Even If Mom Was Vaccinated During Pregnancy, Experts Say
5+ mon, 3+ day ago (601+ words) doctor vaccines or injection to baby with mother Babies can get an antibody shot for RSV even if their moms were vaccinated during pregnancy These babies experienced no ill effects from a dose of nirsevimab on top of mom's vaccination…...