I'm pretty shocked by this, since birth control is so highly effective. I suppose I simply assume that if you don't want to get pregnant, you'll make sure to take birth control each and every time! Accidental pregnancies can happen - but most are highly preventable.

TUESDAY, June 24 (HealthDay News) -- Preeclampsia may change the way arteries respond to insulin, thereby increasing the risk of cardiovascular problems years after the dangerous pregnancy complication occurs, Scandinavian researchers report.

In this small study, researchers found an association between insulin sensitivity in women and a history of preeclampsia, which is high blood pressure during pregnancy.

The mayor of a small New England city with a recent explosion in teen pregnancy said Monday officials still were not sure if high school girls made a pact to get pregnant.

"Any planned blood-oath bond to become pregnant — there is absolutely no evidence of," Gloucester (Mass.) Mayor Carolyn Kirk said at a press conference Monday held after a meeting of city leaders.

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Has your mom been trying to pry open your personal life ever since your junior high days?

LOS ANGELES - Jessica Alba and her husband Cash Warren are new parents.

The 27-year-old actress gave birth to a healthy baby girl, Honor Marie Warren, on Saturday, her publicist Brad Cafarelli said Monday in an e-mail to The Associated Press. Cafarelli didn't provide further details.

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1) A healthy pregnancy/ baby begins before conception. Eat well and excise regularly. Taking prenatal vitamins and living a healthy lifestyle (no smoking and responsible or no drinking) 3 months to a year before conception will greatly increase fertility and likelyhood of a healthy pregnancy. Only using non-hormonal methods of birth control (at least 3 months) before conception can also be beneficial to starting a healthy pregnancy. Reduce stress in your life, also. Being in a stable relationship and having trustworthy friends is a very effective way of reducing stress.