Children breastfed for 6+ months showed 27% lower odds of developmental delays and neurodevelopmental conditions in comprehensive Israeli analysis of 570,000+ children, with sibling comparisons confirming protective effects.
Maternal age distribution shifts dramatically as overall birth rates continue a 30-year decline, with women younger than 30 now accounting for less than half of all births, and an increase of older mothers.
Women with adverse pregnancy outcomes had higher BMI, BP, and glucose 10 years before pregnancy and persistently elevated risks up to 15 years postpartum, a new cohort study finds.
The FDA has selected influenza vaccine strains for the 2025 to 2026 U.S. flu season, maintaining consistency with prior formulations while incorporating updated epidemiologic and antigenic data to optimize protection.
Current prenatal supplement doses may be set well below optimal levels, as a systematic review highlights gaps in efficacy and calls for reassessment of evidence-based recommendations.