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Hispanic births with neural tube defects not significantly reduced after voluntary folic acid fortification of corn masa flour

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) mandated folic acid fortification of all enriched cereal grains in 1996, and this regulation resulted in a reduction of neural tube defect (NTD)–affected pregnancies for the population in the United States.

2 Jun 2023

No measurable progress made in the last decade to reduce premature births, UN report reveals

No measurable progress has been made in any region of the world in the last decade to reduce the number of babies born prematurely and thus vulnerable to loss of life, a major UN report reveals.

2 Jun 2023

Evaluating the effects of dietary trends on reproductive outcomes

Researchers evaluated the effects of dietary trends on reproductive outcomes.

2 Jun 2023

Can machine learning predict BMI in early childhood using data from the first 1000 days of life?

Researchers used a machine learning (ML)-based approach to predict adulthood obesity.

2 Jun 2023

To what extent does prenatal folate status modify associations between early pregnancy perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substance exposure and birth outcomes?

Researchers evaluated the relationship between PFAS exposure during pregnancy and birth outcomes.

2 Jun 2023

Adolescents know and care about the changing legal landscape of abortion in the US

On July 1, North Carolina's new abortion limits go into effect. As restrictions on abortions are being tightened across the United States, adolescents may encounter mounting obstacles that could prevent them from accessing abortion care.

2 Jun 2023

Smoke alarm: France's high maternal smoking rates fuel prematurity and low birth weight

Research highlights the adverse effects of active and passive maternal smoking on low birth weight and preterm delivery rates. It emphasizes the importance of smoking cessation and tobacco control policies to improve maternal and child health outcomes.

1 Jun 2023

New data guides treatment choices for patients with r/r lymphoma during pregnancy

Today, Blood Advances published a study revealing that patients with relapsed/refractory (r/r) lymphoma during pregnancy experienced a progression-free survival rate of 24% and an overall survival rate of 83%.

1 Jun 2023

Can adherence to the Mediterranean diet reduce gestational stress and anxiety in pregnant women?

Researchers investigated the influence of structured Mediterranean diet intervention on the anxiety and stress levels.

1 Jun 2023

More states OK postpartum Medicaid coverage beyond two months

Strengthening emergency, critical and operative care services in low and middle-income countries

Global efforts to improve emergency, critical and operative care for universal health coverage and protection from health emergencies were announced at the 76th World Health Assembly in Geneva, Switzerland.

31 May 2023

Long-term consequences of COVID-19 in patients with inflammatory rheumatic diseases

Studies on the long-term consequences of COVID-19 (long-COVID) in patients with inflammatory rheumatic diseases (iRD) are scarce.

31 May 2023

Most American Indian/Alaska Native women of childbearing age have suboptimal heart health, AHA reports

Heart health risks emerge early in life in American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) women and are increased by social factors -; like high levels of experiencing violence and traumatic life events -; and disproportionately high rates of Type 2 diabetes, smoking and obesity, according to a new scientific statement published today in Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes, a peer-reviewed American Heart Association journal.

31 May 2023

CSEM collaborates with innovative Swiss start-up MOMM diagnostics to introduce revolutionary preeclampsia test

CSEM’s Tools for Life Sciences team is partnering with MOMM Diagnostics to develop a cutting-edge point-of-care solution for preeclampsia diagnostics. This ground-breaking multiplexed sensing device simultaneously detects two crucial biomarkers associated with this prevalent disease.

From CSEM 31 May 2023

Cortisol levels in late pregnancy can predict sleep health of infants

Cortisol levels in late pregnancy can predict the sleep of infants, according to a new study to be presented at the SLEEP 2023 annual meeting.

30 May 2023

Offspring birthweight in consecutive pregnancies can help identify a woman's long-term risk of CVD mortality

A new study from the University of Bergen reveals that including offspring birthweight information from women's subsequent births, is helpful in identifying a woman's long-term risk of dying from cardiovascular causes.

30 May 2023

One-day keto diet boosts energy expenditure, exogenous ketones have little effect

Research aims to compare the effects of a one-day isocaloric ketogenic diet, fasting, and supplementation with ketone salts on energy expenditure and appetite perception. The study found that a 24-hour ketogenic diet may contribute to maintaining a neutral energy balance by increasing energy expenditure.

29 May 2023

Artificial intelligence in sperm selection for assisted reproduction

Researchers summarize available evidence on the application of artificial intelligence and machine learning in sperm selection.

29 May 2023

Study identifies new genes associated with heart attack risk largely affecting younger women

Research led by the National Institute for Health and Care Research Leicester Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) and Universite Paris Cite, and supported by worldwide partners in Canada, the USA and Australia, has identified new genes that are associated with an increased risk of a type of heart attack primarily affecting young to middle-aged women.

29 May 2023

Passing on Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Health risks for Male offspring of Women with PCOS

In this interview, we spoke to two researchers from the Karolinska Institutet about their latest work that investigated how PCOS can affect the health of future generations of men.

29 May 2023

Pregnancy News and Research

Latest Pregnancy News and Research

Hispanic births with neural tube defects not significantly reduced after voluntary folic acid fortification of corn masa flour

No measurable progress made in the last decade to reduce premature births, UN report reveals

Evaluating the effects of dietary trends on reproductive outcomes

Can machine learning predict BMI in early childhood using data from the first 1000 days of life?

To what extent does prenatal folate status modify associations between early pregnancy perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substance exposure and birth outcomes?

Adolescents know and care about the changing legal landscape of abortion in the US

Smoke alarm: France's high maternal smoking rates fuel prematurity and low birth weight

New data guides treatment choices for patients with r/r lymphoma during pregnancy

Can adherence to the Mediterranean diet reduce gestational stress and anxiety in pregnant women?

More states OK postpartum Medicaid coverage beyond two months

Strengthening emergency, critical and operative care services in low and middle-income countries

Long-term consequences of COVID-19 in patients with inflammatory rheumatic diseases

Most American Indian/Alaska Native women of childbearing age have suboptimal heart health, AHA reports

CSEM collaborates with innovative Swiss start-up MOMM diagnostics to introduce revolutionary preeclampsia test

Cortisol levels in late pregnancy can predict sleep health of infants

Offspring birthweight in consecutive pregnancies can help identify a woman's long-term risk of CVD mortality

One-day keto diet boosts energy expenditure, exogenous ketones have little effect

Artificial intelligence in sperm selection for assisted reproduction

Study identifies new genes associated with heart attack risk largely affecting younger women

Passing on Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Health risks for Male offspring of Women with PCOS

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

Pregnancy News and Research

Latest Pregnancy News and Research

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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