Exposure of pregnant women to chemical pollutants leaves an imprint on their metabolism

by Barcelona Institute for Global HealthCredit: Alfred Palmer/WikipediaA study performed with the INMA birth cohort and the European HELIX project has revealed reproducible associations between e

Updated on: March 07,2024

Exposure of pregnant women to chemical pollutants leaves an imprint on their metabolism

by Barcelona Institute for Global HealthCredit: Alfred Palmer/WikipediaA study performed with the INMA birth cohort and the European HELIX project has revealed reproducible associations between e

Updated on:March 07,2024

Moms exposed to air pollution give birth to smaller babies, but living in a greener area may mitigate the risks

by European Respiratory SocietyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWomen exposed to air pollution give birth to smaller babies, according to research that will be presented at theEuropean Respirat

Updated on: January 17,2024

Moms exposed to air pollution give birth to smaller babies, but living in a greener area may mitigate the risks

by European Respiratory SocietyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWomen exposed to air pollution give birth to smaller babies, according to research that will be presented at theEuropean Respirat

Updated on:January 17,2024

Premature birth associated with 'profound reduction' in brain connections

by King's College LondonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers from the £12 million Developing Human Connectome Project have used a novel type of medical imaging to show how different

Updated on: April 02,2024

Premature birth associated with 'profound reduction' in brain connections

by King's College LondonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers from the £12 million Developing Human Connectome Project have used a novel type of medical imaging to show how different

Updated on:April 02,2024

Prenatal education by text message is working, research shows

by University of British ColumbiaCredit: CC0 Public DomainPrenatal education isn't what it used to be.The days of expectant parents gathering in community centers to learn breathing technique

Updated on: June 12,2024

Prenatal education by text message is working, research shows

by University of British ColumbiaCredit: CC0 Public DomainPrenatal education isn't what it used to be.The days of expectant parents gathering in community centers to learn breathing technique

Updated on:June 12,2024

Pregnant women are at increased risk of severe illness, complications from COVID-19

by American College of CardiologyGraphical abstract. Credit:JACC Advances(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.jacadv.2022.100057. https://www.jacc.org/doi/10.1016/j.jacadv.2022.100057COVID-19 infec

Updated on: April 18,2024

Pregnant women are at increased risk of severe illness, complications from COVID-19

by American College of CardiologyGraphical abstract. Credit:JACC Advances(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.jacadv.2022.100057. https://www.jacc.org/doi/10.1016/j.jacadv.2022.100057COVID-19 infec

Updated on:April 18,2024

Study finds problems with gestational diabetes test in rural areas

by Simone Hewett,University of Western AustraliaCredit: CC0 Public DomainA number of pregnant women in rural and remote areas may be missing out on being diagnosed with gestational diabetes due

Updated on: May 31,2024

Study finds problems with gestational diabetes test in rural areas

by Simone Hewett,University of Western AustraliaCredit: CC0 Public DomainA number of pregnant women in rural and remote areas may be missing out on being diagnosed with gestational diabetes due

Updated on:May 31,2024

Sharp jump in stillbirths during COVID lockdown

by Candy Gibson,University of South AustraliaCredit: CC0 Public DomainA four-fold increase in stillbirths in a large UK maternity hospital during the COVID-19 pandemic might also be replicated i

Updated on: March 13,2024

Sharp jump in stillbirths during COVID lockdown

by Candy Gibson,University of South AustraliaCredit: CC0 Public DomainA four-fold increase in stillbirths in a large UK maternity hospital during the COVID-19 pandemic might also be replicated i

Updated on:March 13,2024

New study finds gaps in maternal immunization data sets

byUniversity of CanterburyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA study led by a University of Canterbury geospatial and population health expert has uncovered gaps in nationwide data that tracks mat

Updated on: January 19,2024

New study finds gaps in maternal immunization data sets

byUniversity of CanterburyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA study led by a University of Canterbury geospatial and population health expert has uncovered gaps in nationwide data that tracks mat

Updated on:January 19,2024

Lifestyle changes in pregnant women affect babies' genes

by Lund UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA study led by researchers at Lund University in Sweden showed a connection between lifestyle intervention in pregnant women with obesity and ep

Updated on: April 18,2024

Lifestyle changes in pregnant women affect babies' genes

by Lund UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA study led by researchers at Lund University in Sweden showed a connection between lifestyle intervention in pregnant women with obesity and ep

Updated on:April 18,2024

Researchers may have noninvasive way to diagnose endometriosis

Women can suffer for years with the debilitating pain and medical complications ofendometriosiswithout a diagnosis.Now, researchers believe they may be able to diagnose the condition using

Updated on: May 16,2024

Researchers may have noninvasive way to diagnose endometriosis

Women can suffer for years with the debilitating pain and medical complications ofendometriosiswithout a diagnosis.Now, researchers believe they may be able to diagnose the condition using

Updated on:May 16,2024