Posts Tagged ‘pregnancy’
Moderate to heavy drinking during pregnancy alters genes in newborns, mothers
Mothers who drink moderate to high levels of alcohol during pregnancy may be changing their babies’ DNA, …
Read Full ArticleHome births as safe as hospital births: International study
A large international study finds home births are as safe as hospital births for low-risk pregnancies. …
Read Full ArticleHigh levels of estrogen in the womb linked to autism
Scientists have identified a link between exposure to high levels of estrogen sex hormones in the womb and the likelihood of developing autism. …
Read Full ArticleMediterranean diet during pregnancy reduces gestational diabetes and weight gain
A multicenter, randomized trial suggests a Mediterranean-style diet has the potential to reduce weight gain in pregnancy and the risk of gestational diabetes. …
Read Full ArticlePreeclampsia risk may be reduced by a healthy high-fiber diet
A healthy diet rich in fiber is generally recommended, but new research shows it could be even more important during pregnancy to promote the wellbeing of the mother and child. …
Read Full ArticleLow vitamin D at birth raises risk of higher blood pressure in kids
Vitamin D deficiency from birth to early childhood was associated with an increased risk of elevated blood pressure in later childhood and adolescence, …
Read Full ArticleSevere air pollution can cause birth defects, deaths
In a comprehensive study, researchers have determined that harmful particulate matter in the atmosphere can produce birth defects and even fatalities during pregnancy using an animal model. …
Read Full ArticleQuitting smoking during pregnancy lowers risk of preterm births
There is an important association between maternal cigarette smoking cessation during pregnancy and risk of preterm birth, …
Read Full ArticleA common diabetes drug used in pregnancy may cause childhood obesity
Metformin is often used during pregnancy where the mother is suffering from polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). A study from the Norwegian University of Science …
Read Full ArticleHealth risks associated with mixtures of man-made chemicals are underestimated
The cocktail of man-made chemicals that we are exposed to daily is a health risk which current regulations and risk assessment overlook. This is the conclusion of the EU Horizon 2020 EDC-MixRisk project …
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