A new study reveals that exposure to wildfire smoke and heat stress before and during pregnancy may lead to adverse birth outcomes.

Exposure to mycotoxins—a broad group of harmful substances produced by mold—during pregnancy may impact placental function, which could result in lower birthweight in humans, according to ...

Calgary removed fluoride from its water supply in 2011, but residents voted to reverse course after studies linked the move ...

Rutgers study links zearalenone exposure to altered placental function and lower birthweight. Learn how to reduce risk during pregnancy.

The U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary made half-true or false statements about fluoride in public drinking water, ...

Water fluoridation is effective in preventing tooth decay overall, but there are greater benefits for children from lower socioeconomic backgrounds, University of Queensland research has found.

When an expecting mother gets that first positive pregnancy test, their teeth are likely one of the last things on their mind ...

Researchers are investigating how exposure to mycoestrogens—estrogen-mimicking fungal toxins—may affect placental function and lead to low birthweight in newborns.

Homelessness during pregnancy poses significant health risks for mothers and infants. As health care providers increase their emphasis on social determinants of health, it is important to ...

The U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary made half-true or false statements about fluoride in public drinking water, ...