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A snippet of hair can reveal a pregnant person's stress level and may one day help warn of unexpected birth problems, a study indicates.

Hair snippet reveals pregnancy stress, suggesting future use for predicting birth complications.

<p>A snippet of hair can reveal a pregnant person’s stress level and may one day help warn of unexpected birth problems, a study indicates. Researchers measured the stress hormone cortisol in hair samples of 53 women in their third trimester. Of that group, 13 women who had elevated cortisol levels later experienced unpredicted birth complications, such as an early birth or hemorrhaging. While more research is needed with larger groups, this preliminary finding could eventually l...

Hair snippet reveals pregnancy stress, suggesting future use for predicting birth complications.

A snippet of hair can reveal a pregnant person’s stress level and may one day help warn of unexpected birth problems, according to a new WSU study.

"Maybe even 30 years from now, if there are going to be settlements on Mars and Moon, then people have to eat," Santosh Pitla said.

IU Health leaders on Tuesday said they hope a new approach to patient care leads to long-term savings and better health outcomes.

INDIANAPOLIS - The Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) is making $7.5 million in grants available as part of the second round of funding through the H...

The State of Indiana lowered its threshold on what it considers elevated lead levels in children earlier this year in a move that has been cheered by health activists and

Its no secret Hoosiers, like many Americans, face numerous health challenges like drug use, food insecurity and obesity, and high rates of smoking.