PHYSorg.com: PHYSorg news tagged with: maternal age http://www.physorg.com/ en-us Physorg.com internet news portal provides the latest news on science including: Physics, Nanotechnology, Life Sciences, Space Science, Earth Science, Environment, Health and Medicine. Researchers find childhood cancer risk rises with mother's age Research from the Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota indicates that a baby born to an older mother may have a slightly increased risk for many of the cancers that occur during childhood. http://www.physorg.com/news166785543.html Medicine & Health Tue, 14 Jul 2009 10:19:32 EST news166785543 Increasing age of mothers in Spain leads to rise in mortality rates A new study examining the evolution of maternal mortality rates in Spain since 1996 shows a 17% increase in deaths. This trend is linked to the widespread increase in maternal age. The highest death rates are among foreign women and those who live in the province of Malaga. http://www.physorg.com/news165669233.html Medicine & Health Wed, 01 Jul 2009 12:14:45 EST news165669233 Children of older fathers more likely to have bipolar disorder Older age among fathers may be associated with an increased risk for bipolar disorder in their offspring, according to a report in the September issue of Archives of General Psychiatry. http://www.physorg.com/news139508351.html Medicine & Health Mon, 01 Sep 2008 17:19:11 EST news139508351 Major rise in Caesarean sections linked to impaired womb function with age Delaying childbirth has substantially contributed to recent rises in caesarean section rates, according to a paper published this week by scientists at Cambridge University. http://www.physorg.com/news134212442.html Medicine & Health Wed, 02 Jul 2008 10:14:02 EST news134212442