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Mother-child microbiota bond: Transmission shapes future health and development

Research discusses the link between the gut microbiome and health, particularly in early life. It explores the acquisition and transmission of early-life microbiota from mother to child and potential interventions for improving health outcomes.

25 Apr 2023

Early exposure to pyrethroids may increase the risk of neurodevelopmental disorders

A new study from The University of Toledo suggests early exposure to a common class of insecticides called pyrethroids may increase the risk of autism and other developmental disorders, even at levels currently recognized as safe by federal regulators.

25 Apr 2023

Gum Health Day 2023 campaign focuses on aesthetics and wellbeing

Keeping gums healthy and regularly checked is an integral part of everybody's general health as scientific evidence shows a clear association between gum disease and many serious, chronic conditions including diabetes, cardiovascular disease.

25 Apr 2023

Young kids with common ENT problems may be at subsequent risk of autism

Young children with common ear, nose, and throat (ENT) issues may be at subsequent risk of autism or high levels of demonstrable autism traits, suggests research published online in the open access journal BMJ Open.

25 Apr 2023

Prenatal exposure to cannabinoids linked to newborn mortality and respiratory problems

Consumption of cannabis (marijuana) or derivatives during pregnancy can cause respiratory problems for the baby, such as impaired control of breathing and diminished sensitivity to carbon dioxide, both of which favor sudden infant death syndrome.

25 Apr 2023

Does maternal peanut consumption protect against infant peanut allergies?

Researched determined whether maternal consumption of peanuts while breastfeeding protects the infant from allergies.

25 Apr 2023

Does oral exposure to cannabidiol (CBD) have toxic implications?

Researchers reviewed the implications of oral exposure to cannabidiol (CBD).

25 Apr 2023

Maternal and early-life exposure to high amounts of fat induce salty taste preference in offspring

We are all aware of the importance of eating healthy food, especially during pregnancy. A high-fat diet has dramatic consequences on the metabolism.

24 Apr 2023

An overview of mothers’ lived pregnancy experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic

Researchers aimed to understand mothers' experiences of pregnancy during the COVID-19 pandemic.

24 Apr 2023

UT Southwestern expert says common skin problems could signal a more serious rheumatic disease

While rheumatic diseases typically affect the joints, muscles, or ligaments, the first signs of a problem may appear on the skin.

21 Apr 2023

The maternal mortality sustainable development goals are unlikely to be met by 2050, study suggests

Study developed a Global Maternal Health microsimulation model to measure global maternal death incidence.

21 Apr 2023

Gestational obesity plus zika virus infection can compromise placenta’s immune response

Researchers at the University of São Paulo (USP) in Brazil have shown for the first time that gestational obesity associated with infection by zika virus influences the placenta's antiviral response, weakening the organ's capacity to attack the pathogen and protect the fetus.

20 Apr 2023

Regular walnut consumption aids in cognitive development and psychological maturation of adolescents

Eating walnuts on a regular basis could benefit the cognitive development of adolescents and contribute to their psychological maturation.

19 Apr 2023

Food taboos can lead to nutrient deficiencies, malnutrition for mothers and unborn children

One in five pregnant women in Ethiopia are deliberating staying under nourished for fear of fetal deformities and giving birth to big babies, public health researchers say.

19 Apr 2023

Prenatal depression may be related to postpartum cardiovascular disease diagnosis

Individuals who were diagnosed with depression during pregnancy were more likely to be diagnosed with cardiovascular disease within two years after giving birth than individuals without depression, according to new research published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open-access, peer-reviewed journal of the American Heart Association.

19 Apr 2023

Diet rich in fruit, vegetables may be associated with lower risk of miscarriage

$Is there an association between residential proximity to fracking sites and birth defects?$

Is there an association between residential proximity to fracking sites and birth defects?

Study explores the incidence of birth defects in children born to mothers residing within 10 km of fracking sites.

19 Apr 2023

Pregnancy News and Research

Latest Pregnancy News and Research

Mother-child microbiota bond: Transmission shapes future health and development

Early exposure to pyrethroids may increase the risk of neurodevelopmental disorders

Gum Health Day 2023 campaign focuses on aesthetics and wellbeing

Young kids with common ENT problems may be at subsequent risk of autism

Prenatal exposure to cannabinoids linked to newborn mortality and respiratory problems

Does maternal peanut consumption protect against infant peanut allergies?

Does oral exposure to cannabidiol (CBD) have toxic implications?

Maternal and early-life exposure to high amounts of fat induce salty taste preference in offspring

An overview of mothers’ lived pregnancy experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic

UT Southwestern expert says common skin problems could signal a more serious rheumatic disease

The maternal mortality sustainable development goals are unlikely to be met by 2050, study suggests

Gestational obesity plus zika virus infection can compromise placenta’s immune response

Regular walnut consumption aids in cognitive development and psychological maturation of adolescents

Food taboos can lead to nutrient deficiencies, malnutrition for mothers and unborn children

Prenatal depression may be related to postpartum cardiovascular disease diagnosis

Diet rich in fruit, vegetables may be associated with lower risk of miscarriage

Early pregnancy blood serum metabolomic profile reveals risk of developing diabetes

The effect of moderate intensity exercise in pregnant women with cardiovascular disease

Approaches to improve the experience of exercise during pregnancy

Is there an association between residential proximity to fracking sites and birth defects?

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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