Heat exposure significantly heightens risks for maternal and newborn health
Exposure to extreme heat may pose serious risks during pregnancy, from preterm births to hypertensive complications, highlighting an urgent public ...
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High linoleic acid intake during pregnancy may harm fetal growth and raise obesity risk
Sep 10 2024 New research reveals potential dangers of common dietary fats during pregnancy, highlighting the need for balanced nutrition ...
Research finds particulate pollution during pregnancy may impact newborn kidney function
In a recent cohort study published in the journal eBioMedicine, researchers investigated the potential effect of gestational exposure to particulate ...
Pandemic period sees spike in low birth weight among newborns in India
In a recent study published in Communications Medicine, researchers examined the impact of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic on ...
Exposure to flame-retardant chemicals may affect pregnancy outcomes
Pregnant women exposed to specific classes of flame-retardant chemicals may face an increased risk of preterm birth, especially for baby ...
Study links air pollution to increased risks of preterm birth and low birth weight
A recent study published in the journal Scientific Reports emphasizes the importance of reducing exposure to air pollutants during pregnancy to ...
Study estimates hepatitis C infection seroprevalence in pregnant women
In a recent article published in eClinicalMedicine, researchers estimate the seroprevalence of hepatitis C virus (HCV) in pregnant women globally and ...
Prenatal cannabis exposure increases risk of adverse birth outcomes, study finds
Infants prenatally exposed to cannabis are more likely to be born preterm, have a low birth weight, and require neonatal ...
Feds try to head off growing problem of overdoses among expectant mothers
When Andria Peterson began working as a clinical pharmacist in the pediatric and neonatal intensive care units at St. Rose ...
New antimalarial prevents malaria more effectively than current treatments but does not improve birth outcomes
A large LSTM-led trial confirms new antimalarial, dihydroartemisinin-piperaquine, is more effective at preventing malaria than current WHO recommended treatment but ...