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Babies react to taste and smell in the womb, study finds
Scientists have recorded the first direct evidence that babies react differently to various smells and tastes while in the womb.
Joseph Shavit
Sep 27, 2022


AI provides a breakthrough in the science of keeping premature babies alive
James Cook University scientists in Australia believe they have made a breakthrough in the science of keeping premature babies alive
Joseph Shavit
Jun 28, 2021


People across the world favor paid parental leave, study finds
There are differences in how Americans want paid leave managed compared to the rest of the world, but similar desires to have it available
Joseph Shavit
Jun 27, 2021


App helps pregnant women to a healthy lifestyle
Researchers at Linköping University have developed an app to help women achieve a healthy weight gain and lifestyle during a pregnancy
Joseph Shavit
Jun 2, 2021


Paid maternity leave has long-term health benefits
A study of women who were new mothers in the late 1970s found that those who were given longer, paid maternity leave lived healthier lives..
Joseph Shavit
Feb 9, 2021
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