Researchers identify new gene variants that cause hypertension in pregnant women

by Queen Mary, University of LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainAn international study, led by researchers from Queen Mary University of London and St Bartholomew's Hospital, has found a unique p

Updated on: May 23,2024

Researchers identify new gene variants that cause hypertension in pregnant women

by Queen Mary, University of LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainAn international study, led by researchers from Queen Mary University of London and St Bartholomew's Hospital, has found a unique p

Updated on:May 23,2024

Taking Vitamin D during pregnancy could lower the risk of eczema in babies

by University of SouthamptonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainTaking Vitamin D supplements during pregnancy could substantially reduce the chances of babies up to a year old suffering from atopic

Updated on: April 18,2024

Taking Vitamin D during pregnancy could lower the risk of eczema in babies

by University of SouthamptonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainTaking Vitamin D supplements during pregnancy could substantially reduce the chances of babies up to a year old suffering from atopic

Updated on:April 18,2024

Having a baby at a birth centre is as safe as hospital but results in less intervention

by Caroline Homer, David Ellwood, Hannah Dahlen and Vanessa Scarf,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainHaving a baby at a birth centre is as safe as giving birth in hospital, according to ou

Updated on: March 09,2024

Having a baby at a birth centre is as safe as hospital but results in less intervention

by Caroline Homer, David Ellwood, Hannah Dahlen and Vanessa Scarf,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainHaving a baby at a birth centre is as safe as giving birth in hospital, according to ou

Updated on:March 09,2024

US panel recommends nonprescription use of contraception pill

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA US panel of health experts voted Wednesday in favor of making birth control pills available without a prescription, a move backed by reproductive rights advocates e

Updated on: March 02,2024

US panel recommends nonprescription use of contraception pill

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA US panel of health experts voted Wednesday in favor of making birth control pills available without a prescription, a move backed by reproductive rights advocates e

Updated on:March 02,2024

Di-isononyl phthalate disrupts pregnancy in mice, study finds

by Ananya Sen,University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignCredit: CC0 Public DomainWe are constantly exposed to phthalates in our environment through plastic products such as storage containers, m

Updated on: January 16,2024

Di-isononyl phthalate disrupts pregnancy in mice, study finds

by Ananya Sen,University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignCredit: CC0 Public DomainWe are constantly exposed to phthalates in our environment through plastic products such as storage containers, m

Updated on:January 16,2024

Race discrimination linked to heightened risk of underweight and premature babies

by British Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainExperience of race discrimination on the basis of ethnicity, skin color, or nationality is linked to a heightened risk of having an unde

Updated on: March 07,2024

Race discrimination linked to heightened risk of underweight and premature babies

by British Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainExperience of race discrimination on the basis of ethnicity, skin color, or nationality is linked to a heightened risk of having an unde

Updated on:March 07,2024

Smartphone app could improve aspirin use for healthy pregnancies

by University of PittsburghVisual abstract: Use of a smartphone app to explore potential underuse of prophylactic aspirin for preeclampsia. Credit: University of Pittsburgh Division of General In

Updated on: March 24,2024

Smartphone app could improve aspirin use for healthy pregnancies

by University of PittsburghVisual abstract: Use of a smartphone app to explore potential underuse of prophylactic aspirin for preeclampsia. Credit: University of Pittsburgh Division of General In

Updated on:March 24,2024

High fructose diet in pregnancy impacts metabolism of offspring, study finds

by Cheryl Norrie,University of OtagoCredit: CC0 Public DomainAn increased level of fructose intake during pregnancy can cause significant changes in maternal metabolic function and milk composit

Updated on: June 04,2024

High fructose diet in pregnancy impacts metabolism of offspring, study finds

by Cheryl Norrie,University of OtagoCredit: CC0 Public DomainAn increased level of fructose intake during pregnancy can cause significant changes in maternal metabolic function and milk composit

Updated on:June 04,2024

Research team discovers genetic cause of low birth weight among children conceived after fertility treatment

by Université libre de BruxellesLower birthweight spontaneously conceived individuals and ART that are exposed to Vitrolife culture medium have higher incidence of non-synonymous and rRNA variant

Updated on: June 18,2024

Research team discovers genetic cause of low birth weight among children conceived after fertility treatment

by Université libre de BruxellesLower birthweight spontaneously conceived individuals and ART that are exposed to Vitrolife culture medium have higher incidence of non-synonymous and rRNA variant

Updated on:June 18,2024

Extra choline may help pregnant women decrease negative effects of COVID-19 on their newborns

by CU Anschutz Medical CampusCredit: CC0 Public DomainPregnant women who take extra choline supplements may mitigate the negative impact that viral respiratory infections, including COVID-19, can

Updated on: April 19,2024

Extra choline may help pregnant women decrease negative effects of COVID-19 on their newborns

by CU Anschutz Medical CampusCredit: CC0 Public DomainPregnant women who take extra choline supplements may mitigate the negative impact that viral respiratory infections, including COVID-19, can

Updated on:April 19,2024