Polluted Air Linked to Autism Risk

TUESDAY, June 18 (HealthDay News) -- Pregnant women who live in smog-filled areas may be twice as likely to have children with autism, a new study suggests.

Could 'Moderate' Drinking Be Safe During Pregnancy?

TUESDAY, June 18 (HealthDay News) -- Children of women who drink moderate amounts of alcohol while pregnant don't appear to have any neurodevelopmental problems when it comes to balance, a new British study suggests.

BPA Exposure Tied to Undescended Testicles in Boys

MONDAY, June 17 (HealthDay News) -- Fetal exposure to the chemical bisphenol A (BPA) has been linked to low levels of a key developmental hormone in newborn boys with undescended testicles, according to an early new study.

Did Men's Yen for Younger Women Cause Menopause?

THURSDAY, June 13 (HealthDay News) -- Can women blame men for menopause?

Dads Who Bond With Kids Help Keep Marriage Strong

THURSDAY, June 13 (HealthDay News) -- For dads aiming at marital bliss, a new study suggests just two factors are especially important: being engaged with the kids, for sure -- but also doing a fair share of the household chores.

Iodine Supplements May Be Too Much of a Good Thing

WEDNESDAY, June 12 (HealthDay News) -- Taking high doses of iodine and kelp supplements can be hazardous to your health, warns the American Thyroid Association.

Pesticide Exposure Linked to Changes in Fetal Movement: Study

WEDNESDAY, June 12 (HealthDay News) -- A pregnant woman's exposure to environmental contaminants affects her unborn baby's heart rate and movement, a new study says.

Standard Rheumatoid Arthritis Therapy as Good as Costlier Newcomer: Study

TUESDAY, June 11 (HealthDay News) -- Newer, costlier treatment for rheumatoid arthritis appears no better than an older, less-expensive regimen for people who don't respond to the first-line drug methotrexate, a new study suggests.

Heavier Pregnant Women Tend to Deliver Prematurely

TUESDAY, June 11 (HealthDay News) -- Overweight or obese women who are pregnant are more likely to give birth prematurely, and the risk of preterm delivery increases with their amount of excess weight, according to a study of more than 1.5 million deliveries in Sweden.

More Evidence Shows Breast-Feeding Helps Babies' Brains

TUESDAY, June 11 (HealthDay News) -- Breast-feeding is good for a baby's brain, a new study says.