A long-term study evaluating maternal diet's impact on food allergy in later life is expected to uncover causes of allergy in children. About 20 million Europeans are subject to food allergies. Now scientists are looking at these allergies in new ways. It involves the food industry in its work and pays special attention to the link between early diets and allergy in later … [Read more...]
Fertility & Pregnancy

Preterm delivery, low birth weight, neonatal risk in pregnant women with high blood pressure: University of Copenhagen Study
Pregnant women with chronic hypertension (high blood pressure) are highly likely to suffer from adverse pregnancy outcomes such as preterm delivery, low birth weight and neonatal death, which highlights a need for heightened surveillance, suggests a paper published on bmj.com today. Chronic hypertension complicates between 1-5% of pregnancies, and the problem may be … [Read more...]
Effect of prenatal exposure to recreational drugs: University of Waterloo Study
Children exposed to marijuana in the womb show a significant improvement in their ability to track moving objects at age four, according to new vision research. But researchers are warning that the results do not mean marijuana has a benefical effect on foetal development. The study from the University of Waterloo, University of Aukland and Brown University appears in the … [Read more...]
Women who gain too much or too little weight during pregnancy at risk for having an overweight child: A Study
Gaining both too much or too little weight during pregnancy appears to increase the risk of having an overweight or obese child, according to a Kaiser Permanente study published today in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. In one of the largest studies to examine current Institute of Medicine recommendations regarding pregnancy weight gain in relation to … [Read more...]
Running prevents postnatal side effects of epilepsy drugs: A Study
The simple act of running may be sufficient to prevent long-term cognitive impairments caused by prenatal exposure to antiepileptic drugs, according to a study published November 19th in Stem Cell Reports, the journal of the International Society for Stem Cell Research. The findings revealed that prenatal exposure to a commonly used antiepileptic drug called valproic acid (VPA) … [Read more...]
Understanding stretch mark science: University of Michigan Study
Don't believe the hype when you see those creams and ointments promising to prevent or reduce pregnancy stretch marks. Dermatologists are still learning about what causes stretch marks in the first place, and skin stretching is not the only risk factor. "Most of the existing products aren't based on solid scientific research," said Frank Wang, M.D., assistant professor and … [Read more...]
Lower systolic blood pressure reduces risk of hypertension: A Study
Lowering systolic blood pressure below the currently recommended target can reduce the risk of left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH), the most common complication of high blood pressure, according to new research. The study, led by Elsayed Z. Soliman, M.D., director of the Epidemiological Cardiology Research Center at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, is published in the … [Read more...]
Low-dose aspirin won’t prevent pregnancy loss: University at Buffalo Study
The Effects of Aspirin in Gestation and Reproduction (EAGeR) medical trial has found that, in general, low-dose aspirin is not beneficial for future pregnancy outcomes in women with prior pregnancy loss. However, in women with one pregnancy loss within the previous 12 months, there did appear to be a benefit. Jean Wactawski-Wende, PhD, professor in the Department of … [Read more...]
Women want in a sperm donor one who is smart but shy: Queensland University Study
A QUT study into how women choose sperm donors online has revealed men who are intellectual, shy, calm and methodical are selected to produce more children than those who are extroverted. The study, Determinants of online sperm donor success: how women choose by Stephen Whyte and Professor Benno Torgler from QUT's Queensland Behavioural Economics Group, has been published by … [Read more...]
Genes may determine the side effects of menopausal hormone therapy: American Physiological Society Study
A woman's genes may influence whether hormone therapy after menopause will provide her some protection against heart disease. Risk of cardiovascular disease in women increases after menopause and is associated with the drop in estrogen levels. Although replacing estrogen with menopausal hormone therapy could slow the progression of cardiovascular disease, the oral … [Read more...]
Breast milk and diet up to two years old prevents the risk of child obesity: French Study
Many studies have focused on the influence of breast-feeding on child health. From analysis of data from the ELANCE cohort, Marie Françoise Rolland-Cachera, former researcher at Inserm and her co-workers in the Nutritional Epidemiology Research Team (EREN) have shown that breast-feeding has a protective effect on the risk of obesity at 20 years of age. Researchers also … [Read more...]
Increased risk of complications during delivery for women with epilepsy: A Study
A small fraction of pregnancies occur in women with epilepsy but a new study suggests those women may be at higher risk for complications and death during delivery, according to an article published online by JAMA Neurology. Between 0.3 percent and 0.5 percent of all pregnancies occur in women with epilepsy. However, there is inadequate data on obstetrical outcomes so the … [Read more...]
Duration of lactation associated with bone density: A Swedish Study
Maternal bone density decreases after childbirth, but only among women who lactate for at least four months. The lactation period is unrelated to vitamin D status. A PhD thesis at Sahlgrenska Academy has explored the issue. The most important role of vitamin D is to help maintain calcium homeostasis in the body. According to some hypotheses, there is a correlation between … [Read more...]
Depression, weight gain in pregnancy linked to sitting down: A Study
A link between depression in pregnancy and long periods of sitting down has been identified by researchers from the University of Warwick. The study found those suffering from symptoms of depression during pregnancy are more likely to sit down for long periods of time in the second trimester. The academics also found this puts them at risk of greater weight gain and … [Read more...]
Resistance exercise during pregnancy has perceived positive effects: A Swedish Study
Swimming, walking and other mild physical activities, along with avoidance of resistance exercise, are often recommended for pregnant women. But a new PhD thesis at Sahlgrenska Academy has found that resistance exercise can relieve symptoms related to pregnancy and improve sense of control. Recommendations for the intensity, duration and type of exercise during pregnancy … [Read more...]
Abdominal fat in early pregnancy can predict development of gestational diabetes: A Study
Women who have high levels of abdominal fat during their first trimester of pregnancy have a higher risk of developing diabetes later in their pregnancy, according to a new study published in Diabetes Care. The study looked at nearly 500 women between 18 and 42 years old. Researchers found that those with higher levels of abdominal fat were at an increased risk of developing … [Read more...]
Obese pregnant women who lose weight have healthier newborns: University of Texas Study
A recent study conducted by The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston shows that severely obese women who maintained or lost weight during pregnancy had healthier babies and lower health care costs. "The OB-GYN department is justifiably proud of this result, which required a lot of close attention to the mothers' prenatal care," said Dr. David McCormick, clinical … [Read more...]
Taming hot flashes without hormones: A Study
Some three-quarters of North American women have menopausal hot flashes, but many cannot use hormones for medical reasons or choose not to. Numerous products and techniques are promoted for hot flashes, but do they work, and are they safe? To answer these questions, a North American Menopause Society (NAMS) panel of experts weighed the evidence and made recommendations in a … [Read more...]
More precise due dates for pregnant mothers: Thomas Jefferson University Study
To the frustration of busy pregnant women everywhere, estimates of when she'll actually give birth can be off by as much as two to three weeks, early or late. This leaves women with a window of more than a month in which carefully laid plans can be thrown into disarray, with only 5 percent of women delivering exactly on their due date. A new meta-analysis suggests that one … [Read more...]
High stress during pregnancy decreases offspring survival: University of Exeter Study
Researchers studying banded mongooses in Uganda have discovered that pups born to females that experienced elevated stress hormones during the later stages of pregnancy are much less likely to survive their first month. Dr Jennifer Sanderson, now a science teacher at Bedminster Down School in Bristol, spent four years observing wild banded mongooses to understand the effects … [Read more...]
Pregnant women have highest levels of certain preservatives used in cosmetics: Arizona State University Study
Researchers at SUNY Downstate Medical Center and Arizona State University have published the first study of levels of parabens -- antibacterial substances commonly used as preservatives in cosmetics and other products -- in human cord blood samples. The researchers found that a cohort of pregnant women in Brooklyn predominantly of Caribbean- and African-American descent had the … [Read more...]
Researchers discover an epilepsy switch: An Israeli Study
Scientists at the University of Bonn and the Hebrew University of Jerusalem (Israel) have decoded a central signal cascade associated with epileptic seizures. If the researchers blocked a central switch in epileptic mice, the frequency and severity of the seizures decreased. Using a novel technology, it was possible to observe the processes prior to the occurrence of epileptic … [Read more...]
Products expectant mothers should avoid: York University Study
Expectant mothers in their first trimester should avoid certain cosmetics, cleaning agents and medicines, to protect the developing fetal brain from chemicals that can trigger autism, York U health researchers have found. "The products that we use on a daily basis, such as creams and cosmetics, contain chemicals that could potentially affect a developing baby during … [Read more...]
Signal when a pregnant woman is about to go into labor: University of Texas Study
During the last few weeks of a woman's pregnancy, many keep an overnight bag ready to go at a moment's notice in case they begin to go into labor. They do this because there is no clear signal that labor is about to begin -- before the body makes it abundantly clear that this process has started. Understanding the mechanisms that initiate this process is especially important … [Read more...]
High post-pregnancy BMI raises pelvic organ prolapse risk: Yale University Study
Maintaining a normal body mass index (BMI) is important for good cardiovascular health and blood sugar control, but maintaining it after pregnancy can also be key to preventing pelvic organ prolapse, according to a new study by Yale School of Medicine researchers. The findings are published in the journal Reproductive Sciences. Yale researcher Marsha K. Guess, M.D., and … [Read more...]
Skin-to-skin contact with baby in neonatal unit decreases maternal stress levels: American Academy of Pediatrics Study
Research shows that stable parent-child bonds are fundamental to healthy child development. For parents of babies born prematurely or with special medical needs, this early bonding can be interrupted by the complex medical care required in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). An ongoing study conducted at a large metropolitan NICU, however, shows that a little skin-to-skin … [Read more...]
More than 25 percent of women giving birth who test positive for marijuana also using other drugs: A Study
As an increasing number of states legalize marijuana for medical or recreational use, health officials expect consumption of tetrahydrocanabis (THC) during pregnancy to increase. A new study suggests a mother's use of marijuana while pregnant could indicate other drug use as well. An Arizona study found that 26 percent of mothers or their newborns who tested positive for THC … [Read more...]
Magnesium during labor may reduce risk of fever in mothers: A Study
Women who received magnesium sulfate during labor were less likely to develop maternal fever, a condition that can lead to a variety of complications in newborns including difficulty breathing, seizures, cerebral palsy and a condition known as "floppy baby syndrome," characterized by inadequate muscle tone, according to a retrospective study presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY® … [Read more...]
Women would benefit from light meal during labor: A Study
Most healthy women can skip the fasting and, in fact, would benefit from eating a light meal during labor, suggests research being presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY® 2015 annual meeting. Improvements in anesthesia care have made pain control during labor safer, reducing risks related to eating, researchers note. Women traditionally have been told to avoid eating or drinking … [Read more...]
Unhealthy weight gain in pregnancy has been linked with postpartum weight retention: Columbia University Study
Unhealthy weight gain in pregnancy has been linked with postpartum weight retention but until now its long-term effects had been understudied in low-income and minority populations who are at high risk for obesity. For the first time, researchers at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health studied the association between gestational weight gain and long-term weight … [Read more...]
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