You may not know it, but many household products contain toxic substances called phthalates. Research shows these toxic substances may endanger everyone’s health, but pregnant women and their fetuses may be particularly vulnerable.

None of us can be certain about the toxins in much of our food. But one important food is raising serious concerns among experts who analyze the nutrients necessary for pregnant mothers.

Your skin needs sunlight to make vitamin D. But a study in Australia shows that if you get a lot of sun, you may need to take another vitamin to stay healthy, particularly if you are pregnant.

Glyphosate is the main active ingredient in Monsanto’s herbicide, RoundUp®. Monsanto claims — and the Food and Drug Administration concurs — that glyphosate is excreted from the human body, despite numerous studies that show it causes health problems.

When a baby is first born, his immune system is undeveloped and vulnerable to a host of infections. But research in Denmark shows there’s one food that can help fight off illness and help the baby’s immune system defend against pathogens.

Listen up, dads: A study in Norway suggests that certain aspects of a father’s health can influence the chances that his kids are autistic. To reduce your kids’ risk, there’s one area of health to which you better pay particular attention.