What Britain’s post-war sugar rationing teaches us about long-term heart health
A rare “natural experiment” from 1950s UK sugar rationing reveals that lower sugar exposure in the first 1,000…
Prenatal air pollution exposure tied to higher autism risk in children
New findings from Ontario’s largest birth cohort reveal that sulfate and ammonium particles in fine air pollution may…
Common IVF test misses some genetic abnormalities in embryos
Coloured light micrograph of a human embryo after in vitro fertilisation ZEPHYR/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY During in vitro fertilisation…
ChatGPT can provide trustworthy information for pregnant women seeking advice on opioid use disorder
When trained correctly on medically accurate information, ChatGPT can provide trustworthy information for pregnant women seeking medical advice…
NHS prescriptions alert as 3 groups wrongly get £100 fines
Penalty charge notices criticised for causing ‘unnecessary stress for many pregnant women and new mothers’Some groups can get…
‘I fu**ed up.’ ‘New mum’ Kira Cousins admits faking viral birth story after family discover ‘baby’ is a doll
Kira Cousins, 22, apologised on social media, admitted she was not pregnant and that “there was no baby”…
Peanut exposure is good for children, and doctors were the last to realize it
“God made dirt and dirt don’t hurt.” I heard this old adage a lot in my childhood, usually…
Using placental growth factor to predict preeclampsia risk in pregnant women with sickle cell disease
In pregnant women with sickle cell disease, the risk of developing early-onset preeclampsia can be determined by measuring…
Baby’s birthweight increases risk of cardiovascular disease in preeclamptic and hypertensive women
A new study shows that preeclamptic and hypertensive pregnant women’s risk of getting cardiovascular disease is linked to…
Low parental omega-3 intake tied to preterm birth and neighborhood disadvantage
Parents in a diverse U.S. city consumed only half the recommended omega-3 levels, and mothers with a history…
New insights explain the mechanics behind deep breaths and lung relief
More than half of all premature babies born before the 28th week of pregnancy develop respiratory distress syndrome…
Mother’s voice promotes development of language pathways in preemies’ brains
Hearing the sound of their mother’s voice promotes development of language pathways in a premature baby’s brain, according…