Most people have the good fortune not to live in a town under regular rocket attacks. However, lessons can be learned from the experiences of pregnant women in such places.

Recently, diesel fumes were classified as cancer-causing agents. High exposure to diesel fumes is a risk factor for lung cancer. Now, traffic exhaust is being associated with childhood cancers.

Much attention has focused on the violence in video games and whether they can be a problem for kids' development. But the video games also may be used for good.

Pregnant moms may be getting better about quitting smoking while they’re pregnant, but once the baby is born, many light up again.

Blood clots are among the rarer health issues that can occur during pregnancy. Though they are uncommon, it's helpful to know which women are at the highest risk for developing one.

Gaining weight is a natural part of growing a baby in your womb. Being overweight or obese while you are pregnant, however, can carry additional risks for your pregnancy.

Having a baby as you approach middle age can be an unexpected surprise or a long hoped-for blessing. But there are risks to having babies as women grow older.

Is it possible that the environment inside a woman's body may sometimes reflect what is going on in her life? How much could severe stress contribute to a stillbirth?

One recent study found that too little vitamin D didn't appear to affect baby's bone growth. But there are other risks if expecting moms have too little vitamin D.

It's still not clear what kind of effects watching too much TV or playing video games can have on children. There are many different factors researchers have to consider.