Prenatal exposure to wildfire smoke during the third trimester may increase the risk for autism in offspring, a new study suggests.

WEDNESDAY, Jan. 21, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Women who breathe wildfire smoke during pregnancy, especially in late stages, may ...

Exposure to wildfire smoke during the final months of pregnancy may raise the risk for autism in infants by up to 23%, a ...

A systematic review uncovers links between maternal smoking and tooth defects in children, from missing teeth to enamel damage, while calling for stronger research to confirm the risks. Study: The ...

In a new study on mothers who smoke while pregnant, ultrasound images show the fetuses grimacing and covering their faces, suggesting a direct reaction to nicotine, according to ABC News. In a new ...

A new study has found that exposure to second-hand smoke during pregnancy and actually smoking increase the risk of placental abruption, a complication that can be fatal to both parent and baby, to ...

Exposure to cigarette smoke in the womb may interfere with the brain‘s reward system, and make children more vulnerable to addictions. According to the Centers for Disease Control, 13% of women say ...

Smoking and alcohol are often used together as part of shared routines or coping behaviours. During pregnancy, this combination can add additional strain on the body and increase health risks beyond ...