Study explores pregnancy risks from heat and wildfire smoke
Wildfire smoke and extreme heat – increasingly the new norm – each have their own harmful effects on…
Gestational diabetes history linked to earlier development of type 2 diabetes
New research to be presented at the Annual Meeting of The European Association for the Study of Diabetes…
Maternal diets high in UPFs may influence children’s health years later
From maternal metabolism to the developing infant microbiome, researchers trace how early exposure to ultra-processed foods may carry…
Lactoferrin yogurt helps preserve iron stores in women with gestational diabetes
An eight-week randomized trial found that lactoferrin-fortified yogurt helped maintain ferritin levels without causing iron overload, while modestly…
Daily steps and less sitting associated with healthier pregnancies
Women who averaged about seven hours of sedentary time per day instead of more than ten, and spent…
Ongoing nausea in pregnancy may flag anxiety and depression risk
A prospective study of 424 pregnant women suggests that ongoing nausea may not strongly predict poor birth outcomes,…
Remote patient monitoring technology saving time, travel and money for regional mums during pregnancy
Stefania Panella is excited to welcome her first baby in just a few weeks after dealing with the…
Fiber supplement stabilizes blood sugar in gestational diabetes
A simple fiber supplement could reshape the gut microbiome, stabilize blood sugar spikes, and even prevent preterm births…
Eating earlier in the day is linked to lower nighttime glucose in gestational diabetes
Starting the day’s first meal earlier may shift the body’s daily glucose rhythm and reduce overnight glucose levels…
Workplace challenges in managing gestational diabetes care
Fear of insulin cognitive overload and workplace constraints can derail gestational diabetes care, but education, support, and motivation…
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…
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…