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Coffee consumption during pregnancy not linked to children's neurodevelopmental difficulties

A University of Queensland-led study has failed to find any strong links between drinking coffee during pregnancy and neurodevelopmental difficulties in children, but researchers are advising expectant mothers to continue following medical guidelines on caffeine consumption.

9 Oct 2024

Spatiotemporal trends in maternal deaths and mortality surveillance

Analysis reveals that misclassified maternal fatalities may distort US mortality statistics, emphasizing the importance of accurate death certificate reporting.

9 Oct 2024

Poppy seed brew triggers morphine overdose, drawing attention of lawmakers

It sounds like a joke: poppy seeds infused with opioids. Indeed, it was a plotline on the sitcom Seinfeld. But for some it has been a tragedy.

9 Oct 2024

Advances in technology shed light on cell function

Cells are the basic units of life — but when it comes to cells, if you think basic means simple, think again. Cells are complicated, with many millions of biochemical reactions per second seething within their confines. They also tend to be tiny, so it’s not easy to spy on their operations.

8 Oct 2024

Placental changes may increase the risk of asthma and allergies in children

Changes in the placenta may increase the risk of children developing asthma and allergies, as shown in new research from örebro University.

8 Oct 2024

Heat stress impacts development of babies during critical early years

Exposure to high levels of heat may both impact the growth of fetuses during pregnancy and infants up to the age of two, a new analysis suggests.

8 Oct 2024

Relationship between intake of artificial sweeteners and adverse pregnancy outcomes

Researchers identify causal associations between artificial sweeteners and pregnancy outcomes.

8 Oct 2024

Study reveals gaps in hepatitis C treatment among reproductive-aged women

Most pediatric cases of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection are perinatal, meaning the virus is transmitted from birthing parent to child during pregnancy or birth, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

7 Oct 2024

Fear of childbirth may affect duration of breastfeeding

The duration of breastfeeding is shorter than average among mothers with a fear of childbirth - regardless of the mode of delivery, a new study from Finland shows.

7 Oct 2024

Catholic hospital offered bucket, towels to woman it denied an abortion, California AG said

When Anna Nusslock showed up at her local hospital 15 weeks pregnant and in severe pain earlier this year, she said, a doctor delivered devastating news: The twins she and her husband had so desperately wanted were not viable.

7 Oct 2024

Here’s why getting a covid shot during pregnancy is important

Nearly 90% of babies who had to be hospitalized with covid-19 had mothers who didn't get the vaccine while they were pregnant, according to new data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

4 Oct 2024

Researchers probe environmental causes of preterm birth with $2.8M grant

A new grant will help Wayne State University researchers explore the links between bacterial infections, the environmental factors that increase their susceptibility and the risk of preterm birth.

4 Oct 2024

Lithium aspartate fails to improve long COVID symptoms, but higher doses may hold promise

Lithium aspartate at 10-15 mg/d is ineffective for treating cognitive dysfunction and fatigue in long COVID, but higher doses may offer potential benefits based on a small follow-up study.

3 Oct 2024

Prenatal exposure to cannabinoids impacts adult health in rats

Scientists who exposed pregnant rats to a synthetic cannabinoid that activates the same receptors in the brain as marijuana detected effects of the drug on their offspring, such as cardiovascular problems in females and augmented susceptibility to panic attacks in males, and showed that these adverse effects persisted into adulthood.

3 Oct 2024

Research highlights impact of body weight on pregnancy outcomes

Overweight is a major contributor to complications during pregnancy and childbirth – this applies to both women born in Sweden and women who have moved here, something that has not been well researched so far. Interventions that promote a healthy weight have the potential to prevent complications for all women, the researchers conclude.

3 Oct 2024

Antioxidant-rich diet could help lower risk of infertility in women, new study suggests

The study reveals that increased antioxidant consumption may protect against infertility in women, addressing oxidative stress in reproductive disorders.

3 Oct 2024

Doctors urging conference boycotts over abortion bans face uphill battle

Soon after the U.S. Supreme Court issued its Roe v. Wade abortion ruling in 1973, Laura Esserman used her high school graduation speech to urge her classmates to vote for the Equal Rights Amendment to expand women's access to property, divorce, and abortion.

3 Oct 2024

How does a vegan diet in pregnancy affect mother and baby?

A systematic review explores the impact of a vegan diet on maternal and fetal outcomes, revealing mixed results on birth weight and nutrient intake, calling for further research.

2 Oct 2024

Vance-Walz debate highlighted clear health policy differences

Ohio Republican Sen. JD Vance and Minnesota Democratic Gov. Tim Walz met in an Oct. 1 vice presidential debate hosted by CBS News that was cordial and heavy on policy discussion — a striking change from the Sept. 10 debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump.

2 Oct 2024

Harris’ emphasis on maternal health care is paying dividends with Black women voters

Vice President Kamala Harris is seeing a surge of support from Black women voters, galvanized in part by her work on health care issues such as maternal mortality, reproductive rights, and gun control.

2 Oct 2024