PFAS exposure increases gestational diabetes risk
A comprehensive review of nearly 130 studies shows the strongest evidence to date that “forever chemicals” are associated…
Women with PCOS face up to sevenfold higher risk of type 2 diabetes: Doctor explains the link
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, better known as PCOS, is one of the most common hormone conditions affecting women, but…
Gestational diabetes alters the placenta at the molecular level, study reveals
Gestational diabetes can cause a multitude of complications in the offspring, but to date, the reasons are incompletely…
Stopping GLP-1 drugs before pregnancy leads to more weight gain
New research shows that women who halt GLP-1 medications near conception face greater gestational weight gain and elevated…
Maternal obesity raises childhood epilepsy and disability risks, new study shows
A national Korean cohort study reveals that elevated pre-pregnancy BMI independently increases childhood risks of epilepsy and intellectual…
Folic acid fortification linked to tripled gestational diabetes rates in Australian study
An Australian study suggests that mandatory folic acid fortification may have unintended consequences, linking excess folate to rising…