Lower ADHD and ASD traits linked to prenatal vitamin intake
New research from the Generation R study suggests that what mothers eat and what supplements they take during…
Fetal activity enhances prenatal bonding between mother and baby
Research measured fetal movements in 51 pregnant women and found that higher frequencies were strongly linked to greater…
New research positions the placenta at the center of human neurodevelopment and evolution
In a Genomic Press Interview published today in Brain Medicine, Dr. Alex Tsompanidis highlights an exciting new idea…
Common wearable devices could remotely monitor pregnancy-related health changes
A simple fitness tracker might hold the key to revolutionizing maternal healthcare. Scientists at Scripps Research have found…
Advances in ultrasound improve prenatal detection of congenital heart disease
A new study published in The Annals of Thoracic Surgery, the journal from The Society of Thoracic Surgeons, suggests…
Platelets found to mop up DNA fragments and improve early cancer detection
Platelets are probably best known for their role in blood clotting, making scabs and related, if less salubrious,…
Researchers uncover a novel way platelets can suppress inflammation
Platelets are probably best known for their role in blood clotting, making scabs and related, if less salubrious,…
Mediterranean diet delivers gut health benefits for expectant mothers
Can what you eat during pregnancy really change your gut bacteria? New research reveals how the Mediterranean diet…
Prenatal phthalates lower boys’ verbal IQ but lift girls’ performance IQ, Canadian study reveals
Could everyday plastic chemicals in pregnancy quietly influence your child’s brainpower? New Canadian research uncovers subtle links between…