Research suggests a woman's body may kill off weaker fetuses during times of stress.

It is known that fewer boys tend to be born during tough times, such as natural disasters. Male fetuses and embryos are weaker than females and less likely to survive to birth; it is not known why this is

A new study finds that smoking while pregnant may result in the baby having extra, missing, or webbed fingers and toes.

Researchers analyzed information from a national database on U.S. births and found pregnant smokers were 31 percent more likely to have infants with birth defects than non-smokers

Due to a significant decline in birth rates, Poland's government has offered a baby bonus for Polish women in order to boost the country's falling population.

Each woman will receive 1,000 PLN ($305) after giving birth to their child. Birth rates are declining in much of Europe and Poland has one of the lowest in the continent

The latest Southeastern Institute of Research/Boomer Project Trend Report finds Baby Boomers over the age of 50 drink water and take vitamins to stay healthy.

However, boomers as a whole are well aware they must also exercise regularly, eat a balanced diet and drink plenty of water

The latest Southeastern Institute of Research/Boomer Project Trend Report finds Baby Boomers over the age of 50 drink water and take vitamins to stay healthy.

However, boomers as a whole are well aware they must also exercise regularly, eat a balanced diet and drink plenty of water