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Pregnancy's profound impact: How motherhood reshapes the female brain

Research discusses the impact of pregnancy on the brain, including its effects on neuroplasticity, neuroinflammation, and cognition. It also highlights the importance of studying female-specific factors in neuroscience research.

30 Apr 2023

AHA ranks popular US diets for cardiovascular fitness

Several dietary patterns, such as Mediterranean, DASH, pescetarian, and vegetarian, can be adapted to reflect personal and cultural preferences and budgetary constraints to promote optimal cardiovascular health.

30 Apr 2023

Maternal diet and body composition show little impact on key milk components, genetics prevails

This study aimed to investigate the potential influence of short-term maternal diet and current body composition on human milk oligosaccharide (HMO) profiles in mature human milk. The study found a lack of clear and consistent associations between maternal nutrition and HMO concentrations in mature human milk from healthy lactating women with adequate dietary intake.

30 Apr 2023

Clinical review finds adverse effects of perinatal cannabis use on pregnancy and breastfeeding

Study reviews the available literature on perinatal cannabis use and its effects on pregnancy and breastfeeding. It also discusses the need for further research and guidelines for clinicians when discussing cannabis use with pregnant patients.

30 Apr 2023

New report provides a groundbreaking plan to prevent preeclampsia

A new special report published in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology provides a groundbreaking approach to preeclampsia, one of the most pressing issues in maternal health today, and will translate the prediction of risk into prevention of disease.

28 Apr 2023

How did maternal mood and eating habits during COVID-19 affect child feeding practices?

Researchers examined how maternal mood, body image, and eating concerns were related to perceived changes in feeding practices.

28 Apr 2023

The association between breastfeeding, drug exposure, and infant outcomes: more research is needed

Researchers explored the data linking breastfeeding, infant outcomes, and drug exposure.

28 Apr 2023

Healthy eating lowers risk of sleep apnea

Study analyzed the relationship between diet quality and sleep outcomes in the Bogalusa Heart Study. The results suggest that higher diet quality is associated with a lower risk of sleep apnea.

27 Apr 2023

Discontinuing oral antibiotics after breast reconstruction does not lead to an increase in infections

For breast cancer patients undergoing breast reconstruction after mastectomy, avoiding postoperative oral antibiotics does not reduce the risk of infections, reports a study in the May issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

27 Apr 2023

The Western vs. Mediterranean Diet: is there an association between dietary patterns and reduction in breast cancer risk?

Researchers compared the impacts of Western and Mediterranean diets on breast cancer risk.

27 Apr 2023

Smoking alters lung microbiome, leading to loss of diversity and community structure

Research investigates the impact of smoking on the lower respiratory tract microbiome. The study found that smoking results in a loss of diversity in the microbiome, changes in co-occurrence patterns, and a weakening of the tight community structure present in healthy microbiomes.

26 Apr 2023

Highly processed foods contribute to poor diet quality among Japanese adults

Researchers explore the intake of highly processed foods (HPF) with respect to overall diet quality.

26 Apr 2023

Regular exercise lowers severe COVID-19 risk, but may raise infection odds

Study investigates the association between moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) and COVID-19 outcomes. The findings suggest that MVPA is directly associated with the risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection, which is mitigated after the completion of the COVID-19 vaccination primary series.

26 Apr 2023

Meta-analysis shows phytosterol-fortified foods effectively lower LDL cholesterol levels

Research assesses the effect of foods fortified with phytosterols (PS) on reducing low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) concentrations.

26 Apr 2023

New tool calculates economic value of breastfeeding for mothers and society

This paper describes the development of the Mothers' Milk Tool, which calculates the economic value contributed by women's unpaid care work through breastfeeding infants and young children. The tool can be used to track progress on breastfeeding targets and assist consideration of breastfeeding in food balance sheets and economic production statistics.

26 Apr 2023

Local partnership receives $500,000 grant to improve healthy food access for low-income pregnant women

Food insecurity-;the lack of steady access to nutritionally adequate food-;during pregnancy is linked to premature births and poorer health for low-income mothers and their babies, contributing to staggering rates of infant mortality in Cleveland and Cuyahoga County.

26 Apr 2023

Climate change linked to changes in gut microbiota and aging process

COVID-19 diagnosis among pregnant and postpartum individuals showed distinct patterns by rurality of residence and select pregnancy conditions

Researchers estimated the trends and prevalence of coronavirus disease 2019 among postpartum and pregnant individuals.

26 Apr 2023

Women's Health News

Pregnancy's profound impact: How motherhood reshapes the female brain

AHA ranks popular US diets for cardiovascular fitness

Maternal diet and body composition show little impact on key milk components, genetics prevails

Clinical review finds adverse effects of perinatal cannabis use on pregnancy and breastfeeding

New report provides a groundbreaking plan to prevent preeclampsia

How did maternal mood and eating habits during COVID-19 affect child feeding practices?

The association between breastfeeding, drug exposure, and infant outcomes: more research is needed

Healthy eating lowers risk of sleep apnea

Discontinuing oral antibiotics after breast reconstruction does not lead to an increase in infections

The Western vs. Mediterranean Diet: is there an association between dietary patterns and reduction in breast cancer risk?

Smoking alters lung microbiome, leading to loss of diversity and community structure

Highly processed foods contribute to poor diet quality among Japanese adults

Regular exercise lowers severe COVID-19 risk, but may raise infection odds

Meta-analysis shows phytosterol-fortified foods effectively lower LDL cholesterol levels

New tool calculates economic value of breastfeeding for mothers and society

Local partnership receives $500,000 grant to improve healthy food access for low-income pregnant women

Climate change linked to changes in gut microbiota and aging process

Study identifies an association between menopause symptoms and adverse work outcomes

Understanding the cervical microbiome: a promising frontier in HPV treatment

COVID-19 diagnosis among pregnant and postpartum individuals showed distinct patterns by rurality of residence and select pregnancy conditions

Small solutions for big problems in drug discovery and delivery

Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

Utilizing process Raman in optimizing cultivated meat production

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