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Study reveals perceived risk of weekly cannabis use among women of childbearing age with disabilities

A growing number of states and territories in the United States have legalized medical and recreational cannabis use.

7 May 2024

Medically aided conception vs. natural conception: Study explores cancer risk in children

The risk of cancer in children born by medically assisted reproduction (MAR) to infants conceived naturally.

7 May 2024

Study finds no fetal growth benefits from LPG cooking in resource-limited settings

Despite reducing exposure to air pollution, a study found that using liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in cooking did not improve fetal growth compared to traditional biomass fuels in resource-limited settings.

5 May 2024

Extended CPAP treatment boosts lung development in premature infants

Extending the use of a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) treatment in premature infants by two weeks significantly increases lung volume and lung diffusion capacity, according to a new study.

3 May 2024

Father's gut health in mice linked to offspring's well-being, study finds

Study shows that disruptions in the gut microbiota of male mice can negatively affect offspring health, leading to growth issues and increased mortality. However, restoring the father's microbiota before conception may prevent these problems.

2 May 2024

Quitting smoking during pregnancy prevents placental-fetal weight mismatch

A new study from the University of Bergen and the University of Exeter shows that pregnant women who quit smoking may prevent an abnormal mismatch between the weight of the placenta and the growth of the fetus.

30 Apr 2024

Personalized risk prediction tool helps prioritize high-risk infants for RSV prevention

A new tool to identify infants most at risk for severe respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) illness could aid pediatricians in prioritizing children under 1 to receive a preventive medication before RSV season (October-April), according to Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) research published in Open Forum Infectious Diseases and to be presented at the American Thoracic Society 2024 International Conference.

25 Apr 2024

Prenatal opioid exposure not associated with risk of neuropsychiatric disorders in children

Opioid use during pregnancy is not associated with a substantial increase in the risk of neuropsychiatric disorders such as ADHD in children, finds a large study from South Korea published by The BMJ today.

24 Apr 2024

Study emphasizes the importance of weight management before and after pregnancy for military populations

Compared to their civilian counterparts, excessive pregnancy weight gain is more frequent among military health care beneficiaries, in particular active duty personnel, and is associated with costly maternal/neonatal complications.

23 Apr 2024

Study reveals higher risk of low birth weight in babies born to active-duty servicewomen

The prevalence of preterm labor (PTL), low birth weight (LBW), preterm delivery (PTD), and stillbirth among active-duty servicewomen (ADSW).

22 Apr 2024

Eating Mediterranean-style during pregnancy linked to healthier moms and babies

Systematic review and meta-analysis investigates the impact of the Mediterranean diet during pregnancy on perinatal health, showing significant benefits in reducing gestational diabetes and improving birth outcomes.

11 Apr 2024

Prenatal cannabis use disorder linked to increased risk of neurodevelopmental disorders in offspring

A new study presented at the European Psychiatric Association Congress 2024 reveals a significant association between prenatal cannabis use disorder (CUD) and an increased risk of neurodevelopmental disorders in offspring, including attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and intellectual disability (ID).

8 Apr 2024

Longer durations of breastfeeding lowers the risk of childhood cancers

Whether duration of breastfeeding was associated with a lower risk of childhood cancers.

28 Mar 2024

MMR vaccine slashes antibiotic use in toddlers: Nordic study shines light on broader benefits

Study demonstrates that administering the MMR vaccine to children under two, following three DTaP doses, significantly reduces the need for antibiotic treatments, highlighting potential non-specific protective effects.

26 Mar 2024

Link found between neighborhood poverty, food access, and birth outcomes

Living in neighborhoods where residents have lower incomes and limited food access during pregnancy was associated with an increased risk of babies born small for gestational age or with lower birthweight, according to a new study from the NIH Environmental Influences on Child Health Outcomes (ECHO) Program.

22 Mar 2024

Thriving early environments boost brain and cognitive development in children

Researchers have found that environmental supports in the first year of life, termed the thrive factor (T-factor), play a crucial role in brain, cognitive, and socioemotional development in children by age 3, underscoring the importance of quality environments for early childhood development.

19 Mar 2024

Birth Weight News and Research

Study reveals perceived risk of weekly cannabis use among women of childbearing age with disabilities

Medically aided conception vs. natural conception: Study explores cancer risk in children

Study finds no fetal growth benefits from LPG cooking in resource-limited settings

Extended CPAP treatment boosts lung development in premature infants

Father's gut health in mice linked to offspring's well-being, study finds

Quitting smoking during pregnancy prevents placental-fetal weight mismatch

Personalized risk prediction tool helps prioritize high-risk infants for RSV prevention

Prenatal opioid exposure not associated with risk of neuropsychiatric disorders in children

Study emphasizes the importance of weight management before and after pregnancy for military populations

Study reveals higher risk of low birth weight in babies born to active-duty servicewomen

Eating Mediterranean-style during pregnancy linked to healthier moms and babies

Prenatal cannabis use disorder linked to increased risk of neurodevelopmental disorders in offspring

Longer durations of breastfeeding lowers the risk of childhood cancers

MMR vaccine slashes antibiotic use in toddlers: Nordic study shines light on broader benefits

Link found between neighborhood poverty, food access, and birth outcomes

Thriving early environments boost brain and cognitive development in children

Eating nuts during pregnancy may lessen children's peer problems, study suggests

The effects of high maternal folate intake on the health outcomes of offspring

Complicated pregnancies linked to two‐fold increased risk of later cardiovascular disease

Pregnancy history could unlock early interventions for women's heart health

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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