How Mom's Hormones and Diet Affect Kids' Fertility for Generations
Scientists studied what happens when pregnant mice are exposed to extra male hormones and then eat a high-fat diet. They found that these conditions affected …
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Air Pollution May Increase Pregnancy Diabetes Risk Through Gut Bacteria
Researchers studied over 1,200 pregnant women in China to understand how air pollution affects gestational diabetes—a type of diabetes that develops during …
Read MoreVitamin D Genes May Affect Pregnancy Blood Sugar Risk
Researchers investigated whether certain genes related to vitamin D processing in the body might influence the risk of developing gestational diabetes—a type …
Read MoreHow Mom's Health During Pregnancy May Help Kids Stay at Healthy Weight
Researchers followed families to understand whether mothers who had trouble managing blood sugar and fat during pregnancy could help their children avoid …
Read MoreGut Bacteria From Pregnant Women With Diabetes Can Trigger Blood Sugar Problems in Mice
Researchers discovered that gut bacteria from pregnant women with gestational diabetes (a type of diabetes that develops during pregnancy) can transfer …
Read MoreHow Pollution Around Us Affects Baby Sleep
Babies sleep a lot because their brains and bodies are growing fast. But did you know that invisible chemicals in the air, water, and even breast milk might be …
Read MoreWhat You Eat Early in Pregnancy May Help Prevent Miscarriage
Researchers compared the eating habits of 65 women who had early pregnancy loss with 65 women who had healthy pregnancies. They found that women with healthy …
Read MoreWhat Mom's B Vitamins During Pregnancy Mean for Baby's Brain
Researchers followed hundreds of children from birth to see if their mothers' B vitamin levels during pregnancy affected how their brains developed and how …
Read MoreVitamin D and Weight Before Pregnancy May Affect Diabetes Risk
Researchers studied nearly 1,000 pregnant women to understand how vitamin D levels and pre-pregnancy weight affect the risk of developing gestational diabetes …
Read MoreBetter Heart Health Before Pregnancy Could Prevent Serious Complications
A new study of nearly 9,000 pregnant women found that having better cardiovascular health before pregnancy—meaning good exercise habits, healthy eating, …
Read MoreHow Your Genes and Folate Affect Heart Health at Birth
Researchers in India studied whether certain genetic variations related to folate (a B vitamin) might increase the risk of babies being born with heart …
Read MoreExercise During Pregnancy Can Help Prevent Gestational Diabetes
Researchers analyzed 104 studies involving nearly 36,000 pregnant women to see if lifestyle changes could prevent gestational diabetes, a type of diabetes that …
Read MoreCan Exercise Before Pregnancy Help Prevent Childhood Obesity?
Researchers reviewed 41 studies to understand whether parents who exercise before getting pregnant have healthier children. While exercise before pregnancy …
Read MoreHow Poor Nutrition During Pregnancy May Harm a Baby's Heart
Researchers studied pregnant baboons to understand how not eating enough food during pregnancy affects a baby's heart development. They found that when …
Read MoreLow Vitamin D During Pregnancy May Increase Diabetes Risk
Researchers in Bangladesh studied 200 pregnant women to understand if vitamin D levels affect the chances of developing gestational diabetes—a type of diabetes …
Read MoreWhy Mom's Vitamin D Matters for Baby's Health
Doctors are warning that when pregnant women don't get enough vitamin D, their newborns can develop a serious condition called low blood calcium. This case …
Read MoreWhat Happens When Pregnant People Don't Get Enough Protein
When pregnant people don't eat enough protein, it can affect their babies' health in ways that last a lifetime. Scientists reviewed hundreds of studies to …
Read MoreImportant Update: Study on Vitamin D and Probiotics for Pregnancy Retracted
A research study about using vitamin D and probiotics together to help pregnant women with gestational diabetes has been officially retracted (removed) by the …
Read MoreEating Iron-Rich Meat During Pregnancy May Help Baby's Brain Development
Researchers followed over 3,700 pregnant women and their babies to see if eating iron affects how babies' brains develop. Iron is a mineral that helps brains …
Read MoreBetter Diabetes Education Helps Pregnant Women Control Blood Sugar
Researchers tested a new way to teach pregnant women with gestational diabetes about healthy eating. The teaching method combined two proven approaches: one …
Read MoreWhy Some Newborns Are Undernourished and How to Prevent It
Researchers in Ethiopia studied 449 newborn babies to understand why some are born malnourished. They found that about 1 in 5 newborns showed signs of poor …
Read MoreWhat Mom Eats During Pregnancy Can Shape Baby's Health for Life
Scientists are discovering that the foods a pregnant woman eats don't just feed the baby—they can actually change how the baby's genes work, without changing …
Read MoreVideos Help Pregnant Women Take Iron Pills and Have Healthier Babies
Researchers in Ethiopia tested whether watching health education videos at home could help pregnant women take their iron supplements and have better …
Read MoreCan a Special Fiber Supplement Help Pregnant Women with Blood Sugar Problems?
Researchers are testing whether a special type of fiber supplement called XOS inulin can help pregnant women who develop gestational diabetes (high blood sugar …
Read MoreHealthy Eating During Pregnancy May Lower Gestational Diabetes Risk
Researchers in Iran studied 274 pregnant women to understand how different eating patterns affect gestational diabetes—a type of diabetes that develops during …
Read MoreBrain Birth Defects in Tanzania: What Doctors Found
Researchers in Tanzania studied nearly 1,000 children to understand how often brain and spine birth defects happen and what causes them. They found that about …
Read MoreHow Extra Folic Acid May Affect Reproductive Development
Scientists discovered that a hormone messenger called oxytocin receptor appears in developing reproductive organs (ovaries and testes) before birth and after …
Read MoreVitamin B12 May Protect Baby Chicks from Lead Damage
Researchers studied whether a special form of Vitamin B12 called methylcobalamin could protect developing chick embryos from the harmful effects of lead …
Read MoreHow Mom's Protein Intake May Affect Baby's Birth Timing
Researchers discovered that mothers who don't eat enough protein may have changes in their baby's genes that could lead to early birth. Scientists looked at …
Read MoreStop Childhood Obesity Before Age 2: What Science Says Works
Scientists have discovered that the first 1000 days of life—from before birth through age 2—is a critical time to prevent childhood obesity. A major European …
Read MoreWhy We Can't Blame One Thing for Autism Yet
Scientists have found many possible connections between things pregnant people are exposed to and autism risk, but most of these connections haven't been …
Read MoreVitamins During Pregnancy: What You Need to Know About Gestational Diabetes
Researchers reviewed how different vitamins in your blood may be connected to gestational diabetes—a type of diabetes that develops during pregnancy. The study …
Read MoreFish Oil During Pregnancy May Help Prevent Brain Changes Linked to Schizophrenia
Researchers studied whether omega-3 fatty acids (a nutrient found in fish oil) given to pregnant rats could prevent brain problems similar to schizophrenia in …
Read MoreCould High Homocysteine Levels Increase Pregnancy Diabetes Risk?
Researchers used genetic data to investigate whether a substance called homocysteine and B vitamins affect the risk of gestational diabetes—a type of diabetes …
Read MoreWhat Parents Do Before Baby Arrives Affects Infant Health
Researchers studied 445 mothers in Egypt, Palestine, Yemen, and Jordan to understand what factors affect babies' health. They found that parents' habits before …
Read MoreFolate and B12 in Early Pregnancy: How They Help Baby's Growth
Researchers studied whether two important vitamins—folate and B12—affect how well the placenta grows during the first three months of pregnancy. The placenta …
Read MoreHelping Pregnant Women Gain the Right Amount of Weight
During pregnancy, many women gain more weight than is healthy for them and their babies. Researchers in New Zealand are testing a new program where midwives …
Read MoreSpecial Bacteria May Help Babies Born Early to Sick Mothers
When pregnant women develop a serious condition called preeclampsia, it can affect the healthy bacteria in their babies' stomachs after birth. Researchers …
Read MoreDoes Vitamin D During Pregnancy Prevent Lung Problems in Kids?
Researchers looked at seven high-quality studies to see if pregnant women taking vitamin D supplements could help prevent respiratory diseases and allergies in …
Read MoreWhy Hong Kong Moms Get Gestational Diabetes and How Apps Could Help
Gestational diabetes—high blood sugar during pregnancy—affects nearly 1 in 4 pregnant women in Hong Kong, which is twice the worldwide rate. Researchers talked …
Read MoreToo Much Vitamin B12 During Pregnancy May Cause Problems
A new study in rats shows that taking too much vitamin B12 during pregnancy might not be as safe as we thought. While we know that not getting enough B12 …
Read MorePrenatal Vitamins May Lower Autism Risk in Children
Researchers reviewed dozens of studies involving millions of families to understand whether taking folic acid and multivitamins during pregnancy affects autism …
Read MoreWhy a Pregnancy Protein Matters for Baby's Folate Levels
Researchers discovered that a protein called mTOR plays a crucial role in helping babies get enough folate (a B vitamin) before birth. Using specially designed …
Read MoreWhy Folate Matters: New Discovery About Birth Defects
Scientists discovered why folate (a B vitamin) is so important for preventing birth defects of the brain and spinal cord. When the body doesn't have enough …
Read MorePlant Compound May Help Pregnant Women with Diabetes
Researchers tested a natural plant compound called baicalin on pregnant rats with gestational diabetes (a type of diabetes that develops during pregnancy). The …
Read MoreVitamin D May Protect Kids from Brain-Harming Chemicals in the Womb
Researchers studied 728 mother-child pairs in China to understand how common industrial chemicals called PFAS affect children's thinking and learning …
Read MoreWhy Some Women Get Anemia After Cesarean Birth
Researchers in Ethiopia studied 414 women who had cesarean sections to understand why some develop anemia (low iron in the blood) after surgery. They found …
Read MoreTeaching Young Women About Iodine: A Plan to Prevent Thyroid Problems
Many European countries don't do enough to help people understand why iodine is important for their health. Iodine is a nutrient that helps your thyroid work …
Read MoreMom's Weight Before Pregnancy Linked to Blood Chemistry Changes
Researchers studied blood samples from nearly 2,000 pregnant women across two countries to understand why mothers with higher body weight before pregnancy face …
Read MoreImportant Update: Study on Vitamin D Genes and Pregnancy Blood Pressure Retracted
A research study that looked at whether certain genetic variations in how our bodies use vitamin D might affect high blood pressure during pregnancy has been …
Read MoreOnline Classes Help Pregnant Women Manage Gestational Diabetes Better
Researchers tested whether taking an online class about gestational diabetes (a type of diabetes that develops during pregnancy) could help pregnant women feel …
Read MoreAir Pollution May Lower Vitamin D in Pregnant Women by Blocking Sunlight
A study of over 2,200 pregnant women in China found that air pollution appears to reduce vitamin D levels during pregnancy. The research suggests this happens …
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