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New report explores drop in teen pregnancy rates
A new report finds lifestyle factors, including a focus on time with family and low-levels of alcohol consumption, may have influenced the sharp decline in teenage pregnancy rates.![WOW logo](/media/2000/wow-logo.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=720&height=467&rnd=131884153610000000)
Applications for WoW scholarships and fellowships now open
Wellbeing of Women (WoW) has announced it is accepting applications for its entry-level research scholarships, research training fellowships and new postdoctoral research fellowships.![Baby eczema image](/media/2014/web_eczema_istock-480236272.png?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=720&height=467&rnd=131884116460000000)
Study suggests eczema develops in pregnancy
Researchers have found new evidence that atopic eczema develops before birth and is linked to a child’s growth in the womb and shortly after birth.![Books Image](/media/2017/books.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=720&height=467&rnd=131884116460000000)
New scheme to create midwife and nurse research champions
Midwives and nurses have the opportunity to become research champions and drive improvements in future care through a new £3m training scheme.![Lab image](/media/2020/lab-image.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=720&height=467&rnd=131884116460000000)
Government to invest £218m in health research
Health and social care secretary Jeremy Hunt has announced a £215m investment in NHS health research and £3m for a new research leader programme for midwives and nurses.![Smoking image](/media/2031/smoking-image.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=720&height=467&rnd=131884116460000000)
Which country tops smoking in pregnancy table?
The three countries with the highest estimated prevalence of smoking during pregnancy are Ireland (38·4%), Uruguay (29·7%), and Bulgaria (29·4%).![Breastfeeding](/media/2033/breastfeeding.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=467&height=720&rnd=131884116460000000)
Can breastfeeding cut diabetes risk?
Breastfeeding may help reduce a mother’s risk of type 2 diabetes after gestational diabetes, according to new research.![Woman smoking](/media/2039/woman-smoking.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=720&height=467&rnd=131884116470000000)
Smoking, obesity and PCOS risk
New research indicates women who smoke and are obese during pregnancy are more likely to have daughters who develop polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) later in life.![Infant formula spoon](/media/2070/infant-formula-spoon.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=720&height=467&rnd=131884116480000000)
‘Infant formula could change gut bacteria’
A new study states breastfed babies have different gut microbiomes and lower obesity levels as they grow than those primarily fed formula.![THF logo](/media/2072/thf-logo.png?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=720&height=467&rnd=131884151990000000)