This policy watch provides an update on the status of state adoption and implementation of the Medicaid 12-month postpartum coverage extension option as states wrap […]
Pregnant women and others able to give birth are severely underrepresented in clinical research globally. But real-world data – when relevant, reliable, and fit for […]
A new KFF analysis finds that hundreds of thousands of people are disenrolled from Medicaid each year after giving birth, which could be prevented if […]
A provision in the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) of 2021 gives states a new option to extend Medicaid postpartum coverage to 12 months via […]
The health care costs associated with pregnancy and childbirth average almost $19,000, including $2,854 paid out-of-pocket, a new KFF analysis of large employers’ insurance claims […]
This analysis looks at the health care costs associated with pregnancy, including prenatal care, childbirth, and postpartum care. It finds women who give birth incur […]
Mothers don’t have enough resources for breastfeeding support. However, many feel like they have to breastfeed due to the nationwide formula shortage. To address these […]
Babies born to mothers who contracted COVID-19 during seem to be at slightly higher risk of neurodevelopmental delays, say US researchers, although they caution their […]
Seven in ten women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant believe or are unsure about false claims related to COVID-19 vaccines, a Kaiser […]
Misinformation and confusion about the COVID-19 vaccines and pregnancy is common among women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, with about three in […]
Misinformation and confusion about the COVID-19 vaccines and pregnancy remains widespread, with most people – including women who are pregnant or trying to get pregnant […]
Medicaid funds more than four in ten births in the United States and more than half in several states. A new KFF report of results […]
This report presents findings on states’ coverage of maternity care services under Medicaid as of July 2021.
What role do antibiotics play in the development and treatment of autism spectrum disorder? “There are many examples in nature of intestinal microbes altering host […]
A pill linked to physical malformations, autism and developmental delay in children is still being prescribed to pregnant women A anti-epilepsy drug, which causes health […]
It looks like GlaxoSmithKline’s concerns about its respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine in pregnant women aren’t going to be resolved quickly. After suspending three trials […]
GlaxoSmithKline has a lot riding on its respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine, which it thinks could be a $4 billion product at peak, so investors […]
This policy watch highlights the different provisions and potential impact on parents and children in America. From expanding Medicaid postpartum coverage to establishing a national […]
This report shows an increasing share of the public are frustrated about the status of COVID-19 vaccinations in the U.S.. The share of fully vaccinated […]
Public is Less Optimistic and More Frustrated with State of Vaccinations Now Than in January Nearly a quarter (23%) of fully vaccinated adults have already […]
Should laptops not be on laps? What is the effect of WiFi exposure on sperm motility and DNA damage? “It is impossible to imagine a […]
What is the effect of cell phone radiation on sperm motility and DNA damage? “Are men talking their reproductive health away?” There have been “unexplained […]
This policy watch examines recent state and federal efforts to extend postpartum Medicaid coverage beyond 60 days.
Before speculating about the reason for the “explosive” increase in autism, one has to make sure the explosion is real. In 1943, a famous paper was […]
Do calcium citrate and calcium carbonate have as much lead as calcium supplements derived from dolomite and animal bone? You may remember I’ve explored the role calcium […]
The Biden administration has issued a legal challenge to invalidate the controversial Texas law that bans abortions after six weeks of pregnancy claiming that it […]
“Lead poisoning still occurs in the United States despite extensive prevention efforts and strict regulations.” Ayurvedic supplements specifically marketed to pregnant women, for example, exceeded […]
What are the effects of sodium and calcium intake on blood lead levels in pregnant and breastfeeding women? Although our skeleton “has predominantly been considered a storage […]
The company purchased digital health company Ovia Health for an undisclosed amount. It makes apps for fertility tracking, pregnancy stages and parenting advice.
Is the COVID Vaccine Safe During Pregnancy? There is no data to support that the vaccine will negatively affect your ability to get pregnant, now […]
Chemist who transformed medical screening by developing glucose dipsticks In the 1950s the US chemist Helen Murray Free, who has died aged 98, was responsible […]
This page tracks recent state actions to extend Medicaid postpartum coverage, including approved and pending 1115 waivers, legislation that will require the state to seek […]
The Blue Cross Blue Shield Association recently announced its new national health equity strategy that will focus on maternal health, diabetes, cardiovascular care and mental […]
The sulforaphane found in five cents’ worth of broccoli sprouts has been shown to benefit autism in a way no drug ever has in a […]
Given the lead contamination found in candies containing chili imported from Mexico, 25 hot sauces were tested for heavy metals. “Lead toxicity is prevalent and […]
The KFF Women’s Health Survey asked respondents how much of a priority seven key women’s health policies should be for the new President and Congress. […]
What are some strategies to reduce arsenic exposure from rice? Those who are exposed to the most arsenic in rice are those who are exposed […]
I recommend people switch away from using rice milk For kids and teens, the amount of arsenic flowing through their bodies was found to be […]
When it comes to rice and rice-based products, pediatric nutrition authorities have recommended that arsenic intake should be as low as possible. “The US Food […]
With President-elect Joe Biden and a new Congress taking office next month, newly updated KFF briefs examine two women’s health policy issues awaiting federal policymakers […]
The bills in this table address a number of related maternity care issues, including extending Medicaid postpartum coverage from 60 days to one year, funding […]
This brief discusses Medicaid’s eligibility for pregnancy and postpartum care, gaps in coverage particularly in states that have not expanded Medicaid under the ACA, and […]
Even at low-level exposure, arsenic is not just a class I carcinogen, but may also impair our immune function and increase our risk of cardiovascular […]
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At the start of my video What Does a Low White Blood Cell Count Mean?, you can see what it looks like when you take […]
Analysing real-world health data could help overcome the bias towards men in traditional medical research, says Sensyne Health’s Dr Lucy Mackillop. Collecting and analysing anonymised […]
What is the clinical relevance of vitamin C among lead-exposed infertile men? Compared to controls, lead battery industry workers given 1,000 mg of vitamin C […]
Vitamin C is pitted head-to-head against antibiotics for bacterial vaginal infections. A study published in 1999 raised the exciting possibility that “cheap, simple, innocuous and […]
An official review of vaginal mesh and medicines in pregnancy reveals systemic weaknesses, and sexism too Greater openness about women’s bodies was one of the […]
We need a public register to show if healthcare professionals are in the pay of industry – or more patients will suffer It was never […]
Do BPA-free plastics such as Tritan, have human hormone-disrupting effects? And what about BPS and BPF? Recent human studies indicate that exposure to the plastics […]
Eating seaweed salad may boost the efficacy of vaccinations and help treat cold sores, herpes, Epstein-Barr virus, and shingles. Billions of pounds of seaweed are […]
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