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Risk of premature birth from smoking while pregnant more than double previous estimates

Risk of premature birth from smoking while pregnant more than double previous estimates

byUniversity of CambridgeCredit: CC0 Public DomainCambridge researchers have found that women who smoke during pregnancy are 2.6 times more likely to give birth prematurely compared to non-smoke

Risk of premature birth from smoking while pregnant more than double previous estimates

byUniversity of CambridgeCredit: CC0 Public DomainCambridge researchers have found that women who smoke during pregnancy are 2.6 times more likely to give birth prematurely compared to non-smoke
Prenatal exposure to environmental chemicals linked to childhood growth changes

Prenatal exposure to environmental chemicals linked to childhood growth changes

byBarcelona Institute for Global HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study led by researchers from the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) has shed light on the influence t

Prenatal exposure to environmental chemicals linked to childhood growth changes

byBarcelona Institute for Global HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study led by researchers from the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) has shed light on the influence t
Black women continue to receive poorer care for endometriosis, say researchers

Black women continue to receive poorer care for endometriosis, say researchers

by Danielle Perro, Annalise Weckesser and Veronique Griffith,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageEndometriosis is a common chronicinflammatory conditionthat affects an estimate

Black women continue to receive poorer care for endometriosis, say researchers

by Danielle Perro, Annalise Weckesser and Veronique Griffith,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageEndometriosis is a common chronicinflammatory conditionthat affects an estimate
Overall pregnancy, live birth outcomes unchanged in psoriasis

Overall pregnancy, live birth outcomes unchanged in psoriasis

(HealthDay)—Overall pregnancy and live birth outcomes are similar for women with psoriasis and for the general population, according to a study published online Feb. 3 inJAMA Dermatology.Alexa B

Overall pregnancy, live birth outcomes unchanged in psoriasis

(HealthDay)—Overall pregnancy and live birth outcomes are similar for women with psoriasis and for the general population, according to a study published online Feb. 3 inJAMA Dermatology.Alexa B
Research finds new info about higher number of male babies of Indian-born women in Canada

Research finds new info about higher number of male babies of Indian-born women in Canada

by St. Michael's HospitalResearch published today in theJournal of Obstetrics and GynecologyCanada found that the skewed ratio of male to female babies born to Indian-born women d

Research finds new info about higher number of male babies of Indian-born women in Canada

by St. Michael's HospitalResearch published today in theJournal of Obstetrics and GynecologyCanada found that the skewed ratio of male to female babies born to Indian-born women d
Protein biomarkers identified in women who developed perinatal depression and anxiety

Protein biomarkers identified in women who developed perinatal depression and anxiety

by Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainCedars-Sinai investigators found that women who developed mood and anxiety disorders associated with pregnancy and childbirth had sp

Protein biomarkers identified in women who developed perinatal depression and anxiety

by Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainCedars-Sinai investigators found that women who developed mood and anxiety disorders associated with pregnancy and childbirth had sp
Shift work may have impact on out of sync breast milk hormone

Shift work may have impact on out of sync breast milk hormone

byLa Trobe UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe bond between a mother and infant may be stronger than first thought, a La Trobe Universitystudyhas found. The research is p

Shift work may have impact on out of sync breast milk hormone

byLa Trobe UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe bond between a mother and infant may be stronger than first thought, a La Trobe Universitystudyhas found. The research is p
COVID infection in women having ovary stimulation lowered chances for pregnancy

COVID infection in women having ovary stimulation lowered chances for pregnancy

by Cara MurezTesting positive for a COVID-19 infection during a particular phase of fertility treatment could reduce the odds for a successful pregnancy, a new study says.That phase of treatment is ca

COVID infection in women having ovary stimulation lowered chances for pregnancy

by Cara MurezTesting positive for a COVID-19 infection during a particular phase of fertility treatment could reduce the odds for a successful pregnancy, a new study says.That phase of treatment is ca
Enhancing newborn genetic screening via prenatal carrier screening

Enhancing newborn genetic screening via prenatal carrier screening

by BGI GenomicsDemographic characteristics of respondents. Credit:Journal of Global Health(2024). DOI: 10.7189/jogh.14.04044Newborn genetic screening (NBGS) seeks to assist in the early id

Enhancing newborn genetic screening via prenatal carrier screening

by BGI GenomicsDemographic characteristics of respondents. Credit:Journal of Global Health(2024). DOI: 10.7189/jogh.14.04044Newborn genetic screening (NBGS) seeks to assist in the early id
Research examines the impact of maternal stress during pregnancy on child's health

Research examines the impact of maternal stress during pregnancy on child's health

by University of CincinnatiGeography of participating cohorts. Credit:Molecular Psychiatry(2023). DOI: 10.1038/s41380-023-02010-5New research out of the University of Cincinnati exami

Research examines the impact of maternal stress during pregnancy on child's health

by University of CincinnatiGeography of participating cohorts. Credit:Molecular Psychiatry(2023). DOI: 10.1038/s41380-023-02010-5New research out of the University of Cincinnati exami
Probiotics with top-performing Lactobacillus strains may improve vaginal health

Probiotics with top-performing Lactobacillus strains may improve vaginal health

by Public Library of ScienceAssessment characteristics in the hunt for novel vaginal probiotics for Africa. Credit: Sean Crozier, 2020Vaginal Lactobacillus bacterial strains largely perform bette

Probiotics with top-performing Lactobacillus strains may improve vaginal health

by Public Library of ScienceAssessment characteristics in the hunt for novel vaginal probiotics for Africa. Credit: Sean Crozier, 2020Vaginal Lactobacillus bacterial strains largely perform bette
Expecting? Stay heart-healthy for you and your baby

Expecting? Stay heart-healthy for you and your baby

by Cara MurezIt's never too late for an expectant mom to adopt healthy habits for her baby and herself.The American Heart Association (AHA) offers some heart-healthy tips."Pregnancy is often

Expecting? Stay heart-healthy for you and your baby

by Cara MurezIt's never too late for an expectant mom to adopt healthy habits for her baby and herself.The American Heart Association (AHA) offers some heart-healthy tips."Pregnancy is often