Every mother wants to have the healthiest child she can, and new research shows that the nutritional status of the mother during pregnancy can affect outcomes for the baby—with male and female offspring affected differently.
Feb 15, 2024
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A new study finds that a commonly prescribed class of antidepressant drugs taken during pregnancy may affect digestive health in offspring later in life. The study is published ahead of print in the American Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal ...
Nov 14, 2023
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Cannabis consumption is prevalent among pregnant women in North America, particularly those between the ages of 18 and 24 years, previous research has shown. They report using it for various reasons, including alleviating ...
Nov 10, 2023
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In utero exposure to corticosteroids and β2-adrenergic agonists appears to not be associated with most offspring neurodevelopmental outcomes, according to a study published online Oct. 24 in JAMA Network Open.
Oct 27, 2023
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The offspring of adolescent and young adult women with a history of cancer face a higher risk of birth defects, according to new research from UTHealth Houston.
Oct 6, 2023
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New research points to a novel potential connection between eating a high-fat diet during pregnancy and the development of asthma in the offspring. This correlation has been previously documented, but the cause was unclear. ...
Aug 30, 2023
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A new study in mice suggests that having a common form of the flu during pregnancy may affect the next generation by impairing immune function in the gut. The study is published ahead of print in the American Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal ...
Jul 19, 2023
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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.
May 30, 2023
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The nature versus nurture debate has a new talking point, with research into the role of the epigenome in non-genetic disease inheritance.
Apr 27, 2023
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We are all aware of the importance of eating healthy food, especially during pregnancy. A high-fat diet has dramatic consequences on the metabolism. It can lead to obesity, diabetes, chronic liver disease, and possibly cancer. ...
Apr 24, 2023
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