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"If the goal is to try to improve pregnancy outcomes for both the mother and her offspring, then we need to start early.”

“…even if I only create that sentiment or that environment or even create a little bit of solidarity for other women, that is something.”

Indeed, health organizations are virtually unanimous on the issue: Women should not drink while pregnant. Doing so can cause an array of physical and mental impairments in the child.

Even though highly educated mothers were less likely to quit working than less educated mothers, they were more likely to express anti-work beliefs, and to say that being a parent was harder than they expected.

Sure, he could pick up the phone and call me to let me know he has arrived home, but why rely on such an archaic option when I could instead turn my front door into Big Mother?

Standing safely under the big tent while the rain poured, Schmidt grinned and began the ceremony. “For those of you who haven’t met me, I’m Martin Schmidt; I’m their son,” he said to loud cheers. “And related or not, this is the group of people we call family.”

The period of adulthood, usually in one’s 30s, when the childbearing decision becomes unavoidable, is a kind of existential rite of passage for many urban professionals.

Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò's letter that was published on Sunday has challenged Francis’ papacy, and shaken the Roman Catholic Church to its core.

Jitu finished behind South Korea’s double Olympic Champion Jin Jongoh in a closely contested final.

Barcelona and Argentina will do well to wait for the 27-year old to return to full fitness.

In one area of Falluja,a militant said over a mosque loudspeaker,"We are God’s rule on Earth."

A Beatles parody band,created as both tribute and goof,that was almost too good.

In 2013,Miley Cyrus wagged her tongue and set tongues wagging.

New computing approach is based on biological nervous system,specifically on how neurons react to stimuli and connect with other neurons to interpret information.

The University of Richmond’s Digital Scholarship Lab has added modern bells and whistles to the landmark Atlas of the Historical Geography of the United States.

The human brain is exceptional,too. At three pounds,it is gigantic relative to our body size.

Repeated studies show what accumulates is germy nastiness worse than what is on the bottom of your shoe.

Atrial fibrillation can cause strokes even among lean and physically active people.

Unsettling trend of accidents could be down to young enthusiasts engaging in risky manoeuvres.

Regulators said Colorado’s first sales — on a day called Green Wednesday by enthusiasts — went smoothly.

Israeli leaders say refugee question can be resolved separately and the status of Israel’s Arab minority can be protected.

Radical Sunni militants free prisoners,torch police stations and seize mosques in Falluja and Ramadi.

Europe’s far-right nationalists are forming alliances to weaken the European Union.

North Korea has often called for improved ties with the South in its New Year messages.