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Women who smoke during pregnancy are more likely to have children with high-functioning autism, a new study suggests. Articles about HEALTH: http://www.scoop.it/t/science-news?tag=health 
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A 10-year-old Colombian girl gave birth to a baby girl last week without any advanced care, according to a video report by Univision's Primer Impacto, making her one of the youngest mothers ever.
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Women who live in neighborhoods blighted by dilapidated buildings and other signs of decay are more likely to have premature or low-birth-weight babies, a new study finds.
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Pop quiz: When does learning begin? Answer: Before we are born. Science writer Annie Murphy Paul talks through new research that shows how much we learn in the womb -- from the lilt of our native language to our soon-to-be-favorite foods....
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Pregnant women sacrifice many of life's simple pleasures - caffeine, sushi, a glass of wine - in the hope that their baby will be born healthy. But according to a provocative new field of research, what happens during pregnancy can have lasting consequences that emerge decades after the child leaves the hospital. Studies are finding that adult illnesses like heart disease, stroke, cancer and diabetes can have roots in the mysterious months we spend in the womb.
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http://www.ted.com Image-maker Alexander Tsiaras shares a powerful medical visualization, showing human development from conception to birth and beyond. (Some graphic images.)
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Recent research confirms that intelligence fluctuates quite a bit in adolescence By Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman...
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New research finds the season in which a baby is born is linked to risk of later mental disorders, such as depression, schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.
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Women with heart disease are more likely to give birth to female rather than male babies according to a new study.
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A new study shows pregnant women exposed to armed conflict have a higher risk of giving birth to underweight babies, a result that could change the way aid is delivered to developing countries.
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For expectant mothers, catching even a mild case of the flu could stunt brain development in their newborns, according to a new study conducted in rhesus macaques.
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Scientists have demonstrated for the first time ever that there are fetal brain developments that can be measured using functional magnetic resonance tomography in the womb.
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If you could pre-programme the genes of your child, what would you wish for? A healthy child, free from risk of disease, sure. But what about other genetic tweaks that could provide your offspring with a kick-start in life?
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The world population, by U.N. estimates, has just surpassed seven billion, and it's growing even faster than demographers' predictions. Nicholas Kristof has an insightful column (though I depart from him on one major point, as explained below) on what this means for humanity's future.
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