LND topic: nancy-botkin page 1

nancy botkin

Garden Beats and Verses: A Mid‑Summer Gathering

July 21, 2026

The Sherman Avenue Community Garden in South Bend will host a Mid‑Summer Festival on July 25, from one to four o’clock. The gathering blends music, poetry and art in a relaxed afternoon. Organizers Near Northwest Neighborhood, Inc. and garden founder Evie Barton are pulling the event together. The

health

Impact of Opioid Exposure Before Birth on Kids Growing Up

July 21, 2026

Pregnancy during the opioid crisis has become more common. While doctors know how these drugs affect newborns, what happens to children as they grow older is less clear. A recent review looked closely at studies that followed kids into school years to see how being exposed to opioids in the womb mig

health

Bridging the Gap in India’s Adolescent Health Care

July 18, 2026

India has about 243 million teens, which is roughly a fifth of the whole population. Many of them struggle with poor nutrition, sexual and reproductive health problems, mental illnesses, and the growing threat of non‑communicable diseases. The government has a plan called Rashtriya Kishor Swas

celebrities

Celebrities Turning Older on July 17

July 17, 2026

David Hasselhoff, now 74, is celebrating his birthday and has plans to return as a character in the upcoming “Kung Fury 2. ” Singer Luke Bryan, marking his 50th year, grew up in Leesburg, Georgia, a fact that fans often overlook. Actress Summer Bishil reaches 38 and her middle name, Yasmine, is a

health

Pregnancy Weight Goals: How to Start and What It Costs

July 16, 2026

Beginning a healthy pregnancy can feel overwhelming, especially when experts talk about cutting down on weight gain. Many expectant moms wonder where to begin and how much it will cost. A new conversation has opened up, pointing out that small lifestyle tweaks can make a big difference. First, cons

business

Abivax Secures $920 Million to Push U. S. Launch of Bowel Disease Drug

July 10, 2026

Abivax, a French biotech firm working on a bowel disease treatment, recently raised $920 million in new funding. The cash boost gives the company a runway that stretches to the end of 2029. With these funds, Abivax plans to build the necessary infrastructure for a U. S. launch of its main drug

health

Unexpected pregnancies in Addis Ababa: What drives the risk?

July 10, 2026

In a busy district of Ethiopia’s capital, many women find themselves pregnant without planning it. A research team looked at why this happens among mothers who visit health centers for prenatal care. They compared 103 women whose pregnancies were unplanned with 197 who expected them, gathering

health

Maternity Care: A Cross‑Country Map of Strengths and Gaps

July 5, 2026

The world still sees many mothers die or suffer during pregnancy and after birth. The way care is organized differs widely from one country to another. Even though many guidelines exist, few studies look at the whole picture of how maternity services are built and work together. This new project

health

Couples on IVF: How Optimism, Stress and Support Shape Their Journey

July 4, 2026

IVF can feel like a rollercoaster for both partners. The study looked at 51 married couples who were in the middle of IVF treatment to see how their thoughts and feelings affect each other. The researchers asked each person about three things: how stressed they felt, how hopeful or optimistic the

health

Staying Active After Pregnancy: New Findings for Women with Past Diabetes Risks

July 3, 2026

Research shows that regular exercise and balanced eating can help prevent heart disease and diabetes. But what if a woman had diabetes during pregnancy? A recent study looked at Chinese American women with a history of gestational diabetes to see how their activity levels affected their health. Man

Garden Beats and Verses: A Mid‑Summer Gathering

Impact of Opioid Exposure Before Birth on Kids Growing Up

Bridging the Gap in India’s Adolescent Health Care

Celebrities Turning Older on July 17

Pregnancy Weight Goals: How to Start and What It Costs

Abivax Secures $920 Million to Push U. S. Launch of Bowel Disease Drug

Unexpected pregnancies in Addis Ababa: What drives the risk?

Maternity Care: A Cross‑Country Map of Strengths and Gaps

Couples on IVF: How Optimism, Stress and Support Shape Their Journey

Staying Active After Pregnancy: New Findings for Women with Past Diabetes Risks

Abivax Secures $920 Million to Push U. S. Launch of Bowel Disease Drug