Mom's good heart health lowers risk of baby's developmental delays
Want to give your baby the best start in life? Then tend to your heart health, both prior to and during pregnancy, a new study says.
Jun 24, 2026
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Cardiovascular Diseases: News and Research on Hypertension, Pregnancy-Induced
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Severe nausea linked to pregnancy, birth complications
Pregnant women with a severe form of nausea face increased risks for several pregnancy and birth complications, according to a new Stanford Medicine study of 2.5 million California births.
Jun 23, 2026
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Pregnant women may reduce key health risk through less sitting, more light exercise
Women who engage in light physical activity and lessen their sedentary time may significantly reduce the risk of key health problems during pregnancy, according to a new University of Iowa-led study. The paper, "Optimal 24-hour ...
Jun 10, 2026
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Early birth safer for mother and baby in high blood pressure pregnancies, researchers find
Planned early birth for pregnant women with high blood pressure cuts maternal complications by nearly half and reduces the risk of stillbirth, without increasing the likelihood of cesarean section, according to data published ...
May 20, 2026
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Years before pregnancy, routine bloodwork may already signal which women will face one of its riskiest complications
Small abnormalities in blood sugar, blood lipids and inflammation several years before pregnancy are linked to an increased risk of high blood pressure during pregnancy and preeclampsia, according to a study from Karolinska ...
Apr 30, 2026
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Daily blood pressure checks following birth could protect women after common pregnancy issue
Checking blood pressure daily at home could cut the risk of a future heart attack or stroke for new mothers who had high blood pressure during pregnancy, based on a study published in the journal Hypertension.
Apr 26, 2026
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More activity and less sitting may reduce risk of hypertensive disorders in pregnancy
During pregnancy, women can reduce their risk of developing a hypertensive disorder by nearly 30% by limiting sedentary time to no more than eight hours a day and increasing light, everyday physical activity to at least seven ...
Mar 19, 2026
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New research decodes hidden bias in health care LLMs
Artificial intelligence is increasingly used as a tool in many health care settings, from writing physicians' notes to making recommendations in specific cases. Research has found that AI and large language models can reflect ...
Jan 21, 2026
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Pregnancy-related high blood pressure varies among Asian, Pacific Islander subgroups, study finds
The risk of pregnancy-related high blood pressure varies markedly among subgroups of Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander people, highlighting the need for tailored prevention and treatment, according to research ...
Jan 14, 2026
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Minimum wage hikes linked to lower rates of pregnancy-related hypertension
Increases to the minimum wage may do more than bolster household income, reduce inequality and enhance worker well-being: They may also help make pregnancies safer, according to new research from Rutgers University.
Jan 13, 2026
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