Research finds no evidence probiotics offer benefit during pregnancy
A systematic review of the use of probiotics during pregnancy on pregnancy-related conditions found no evidence that probiotics had any effect on the conditions.
Mar 28, 2024
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Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms: News and Research on Fetal Growth Retardation
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East Greenlanders have large amounts of environmental toxins in their bodies, and it has to do with what they eat
Every second, the Gulf Stream pushes more than 150 million cubic liters of warm water from the Caribbean Sea northwards. The warm water flows south of Iceland and into the North Sea, where it keeps the climate mild and wet ...
Mar 20, 2024
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Research team discovers genetic cause of low birth weight among children conceived after fertility treatment
VUB professor Claudia Spits, of the Vrije Universiteit Brussel Reproduction and Genetics research group, has identified a genetic cause for the increased risk of low birth weight in babies born following assisted reproductive ...
Feb 12, 2024
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New research points to dad's drinking as a significant factor in fetal alcohol syndrome
Men drink more, are more likely to binge drink and are almost four times more likely to develop alcohol use disorder than women, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Nov 15, 2023
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Researchers evaluate effectiveness of placental growth factor measurement in mid-pregnancy
A new study led by Professor Laura Magee, has found that among pregnancies with clinical risk factors for pre-eclampsia or fetal growth restriction, measuring serum placental growth factor (PlGF) at the time of the routine ...
Nov 14, 2023
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Less is better with caffeine and energy drinks during pregnancy, says expert
Millions of people drink coffee, soda, and/or tea daily, making caffeinated beverages the most commonly consumed stimulants in the world. Highly caffeinated energy drinks also have been a hugely popular pick-me-up for more ...
Jul 17, 2023
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Study finds link between the migrant experience and birth outcomes in Australia
A study led by The University of Western Australia has found migrant women who have spent a longer and more culturally immersive time in Australia are likely to experience some better birth outcomes than newer arrivals.
May 11, 2023
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Moms with systemic lupus erythematosus at double the risk of having premature or growth-restricted babies, finds study
Mothers with the long term autoimmune disorder, systemic lupus erythematosus, or SLE for short, run more than double the risk of giving birth to a premature or growth-restricted baby, finds a 10-year nationwide audit of hospital ...
Apr 25, 2023
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Community-based program helps moms in poorer countries improve babies' brain health
A program of facilitated, community-based groups to teach women and their partners from pregnancy until the baby is one about nutrition, sensitive caregiving, play, first aid, health and avoiding family violence has been ...
Apr 3, 2023
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Tax on sugary drinks helps health during pregnancy
Taxes on sugary drinks reduce the risk of gestational diabetes and unhealthy weight gain in pregnant women, reports a new UC San Francisco study of more than 5 million women.
Mar 28, 2023
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