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Prenatal exposure to PFAS linked to higher adolescent blood pressure in diverse birth cohort
In a recent study, prenatal PFAS exposure was linked to higher adolescent blood pressure, with stronger effects in boys and children born to non-Hispanic Black mothers.
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Prenatal hypertension exposure linked to higher seizure risk in children
A new study reveals that children born to mothers with high blood pressure during pregnancy face a significantly increased risk of seizures, potentially because of brain inflammation.
AAP issues updated guidance on contraception for adolescents
The American Academy of Pediatrics urges clinicians to offer confidential, adolescent-centered contraceptive care using evidence-based, equity-informed approaches.
High rates of pain and heavy bleeding found in teens with endometriosis
A study of adolescents with pathology-confirmed endometriosis reveals common symptoms such as progressive dysmenorrhea and heavy bleeding.
Postmortem ultrasound accurately estimates gestational age
A new study shows extrauterine cerebellar ultrasound is a reliable, low-cost method to assess gestational age after fetal or neonatal death, especially in low-resource settings.
Early RSV vaccination in pregnancy boosts antibody transfer to newborns
Vaccinating pregnant women at least 5 weeks before delivery significantly improves transplacental transfer of respiratory syncytial virus antibodies, offering better early protection for infants.