A new test allows doctors to diagnose genetic disorders in fetuses early in pregnancy by sequencing small amounts of fetal DNA in the mother’s blood. Non-invasive prenatal tests are already available for chromosome disorders such as Down’s syndrome. Two years ago, a similar test was developed for recessive single-gene diseases, which occur when someone has two copies of... Continue Reading →

HPV vaccination rates for younger American adolescents are alarmingly low, researchers say. "While we have seen gains in HPV vaccination coverage, we are still falling behind at the younger ages," said study lead author Robert Bednarczyk. He'sassistant professor of global health and epidemiology at Emory University in Atlanta. Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a sexually transmitted... Continue Reading →

When it comes to the workplace, many working moms still believe they're overlooked and left behind. Issues of gender equity have become top of mind in the wake of the #MeToo movement which focused a spotlight on sexual harassment at work. But 78 percent of working moms think they must prove their mettle more than... Continue Reading →