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Vitamin B12 deficiency during pregnancy may predispose children to type-2 diabetes

B12 deficiency during pregnancy may predispose children to metabolic problems such as type-2 diabetes, according to research presented today at the Society for Endocrinology's annual Conference in Brighton.
BK Pre-Thanksgiving Weekend Fun

BK Pre-Thanksgiving Weekend Fun

The weekend cometh. Seems like just yesterday when Donald Trump, as Muhammad Ali would say, "shook up the world," although Mr.

Stars of New York Dance Behind the Scenes: Alfonso Forrest and Sapphira Martin

Sapphira Martin and Alfonso Forrest rehearse for the Stars of New York Dance Competition On Friday, November 18, at the Kumble Theater for the Performing Arts, Stars of New York Dance will open for its 7th annual performance, honoring Tony Award-Winn

Attempted Deed Theft Foiled When Crooks Unknowingly Target Property of Notable Bed-Stuy Realtor

City Councilmember Robert Cornegy holds press conference on deed fraud. To his left L.

Breastfeeding: A personal choice with benefits that requires support | Healthy Living

As a soon-to-be pediatrician, I went into motherhood knowing the benefits of breastfeeding and was dedicated to nursing my newborn son. Breastfeeding, after all, is a very natural process... To read more, go here .

Stars of New York Dance Behind the Scenes: Lisa Bing and Nigel Campbell

Lisa Bing and choreographer Nigel Campbell rehearse for the big night! On Friday, November 18, at the Kumble Theater for the Performing Arts, Stars of New York Dance will open for its 7th annual performance, honoring Tony Award-Winning Choreographer,

$100K Prize for CenteringPregnancy Work

A maternal-fetal medicine physician with the Greenville Health System (GHS) will receive a $100,000 prize for her leadership in reducing preterm births in South Carolina. Dr. Amy Crockett will accept the cash award as a John P.

In accepting Calderone prize, Bassett highlights racism's impact on public health

Early in her career, Dr. Mary Bassett wrote an article for Monthly Review entitled "The Health of Black Folk" in which she discussed the normalization — even the expectation — that blacks would suffer from poor health.

Recapture the Fierce Urgency of Now

The uptick in hate crimes, harassment, and even outright violence against people because of their ethnicity, sexual orientation, or religion in the wake of Tuesday's election result is deeply troubling.

AAP Releases New Guidelines and Provides Recommendations for Safe Bed-Sharing

Sleep for both new parents and the newborn is a big topic of discussion during pregnancy and certainly in childbirth classes.