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Low-dose aspirin shows promise in treating flu-related vascular inflammation during pregnancy

A world-first study has found low-dose aspirin may treat flu-induced blood vessel inflammation, creating better blood flow to the placenta during pregnancy.

2 Jul 2024

Mouse studies suggest gestational CBD exposure alters offspring behavior and brain function

Cannabidiol (CBD), one of the active ingredients in cannabis, is thought to be safe as it does not cause a "high".

24 Jun 2024

Primitive endoderm in early embryos may be key to creating new effective fertility treatments

An unexpectedly versatile and regenerative stem cell in early embryos may be key to creating new effective fertility treatments, suggests a new study in mice from the University of Copenhagen.

24 Jun 2024

PFAS exposure in early life: Health risks and maternal-fetal transport mechanisms

Polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a class of chemicals extensively used in consumer goods production due to their hydrophobic and oleophobic properties and stability.

24 Jun 2024

How micro- and nanoplastics may worsen non-communicable diseases

Researchers review and assess the potential exacerbation of non-communicable diseases by micro- and nanoplastics.

21 Jun 2024

Research finds microplastics in human penile tissue

The accumulation of microplastics in penile tissue to determine potential toxicity concerns.

21 Jun 2024

Research shows mechanistic link between amino acid transport and common fetal conditions

Common complications of pregnancy affecting fetal size may be caused by irregularities in the transport of amino acids across the placenta - a finding with therapeutic implications.

18 Jun 2024

Exposure to phthalates during pregnancy linked to increased risk of hypertension and preeclampsia

Study links phthalate exposure during pregnancy to a higher risk of hypertensive disorders, including preeclampsia. Findings highlight the need for preventive strategies to reduce this risk.

11 Jun 2024

How nanoparticles alter blood vessel formation in the womb

Human life begins with a single egg cell that grows into a human being with trillions of cells.

7 Jun 2024

Microplastics: Invisible to the eye but severely harmful to pregnancy and metabolic outcomes

The effects of polystyrene microplastics on pregnancy outcomes and glucose metabolism.

29 May 2024

Maternal cannabis use disorder linked to higher autism risk in children, study finds

A study in Psychiatry Research reveals that maternal cannabis use disorder significantly increases the risk of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in offspring. The risk is 3.5 times higher for children exposed to cannabis during the prenatal period.

23 May 2024

Study finds microplastics in blood clots, linking them to higher risk of heart attacks and strokes

A study in EBioMedicine reveals significant microplastic concentrations in thrombi from major blood vessels, linking microplastic levels to increased risk and severity of thrombotic events.

22 May 2024

Study links higher microplastic levels in urine to endometriosis risk

A study in Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety finds higher levels of microplastics in urine samples from endometriosis patients compared to healthy individuals.

21 May 2024

Microplastics found in human blood: potential cardiovascular threat

A study in Environment International finds microplastic polymers in human blood, raising concerns over cardiovascular risks due to their size and shape.

15 May 2024

Heightened risk of adverse neonatal outcomes from prenatal exposure to both cannabis and nicotine

A recent JAMA Network Open study found that combined prenatal use of nicotine and cannabis significantly increases risks for adverse perinatal outcomes, such as higher rates of hypertensive disease, preterm delivery, and elevated infant mortality compared to using neither or only one substance.

9 May 2024

Quitting smoking during pregnancy prevents placental-fetal weight mismatch

A new study from the University of Bergen and the University of Exeter shows that pregnant women who quit smoking may prevent an abnormal mismatch between the weight of the placenta and the growth of the fetus.

30 Apr 2024

Study reveals surprising role of maternal cytokines in offspring psychiatric risk

Researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine have discovered in a preclinical model that cytokines, proteins that control immune response, circulating in maternal blood during pregnancy may mitigate an offspring's risk for psychiatric conditions.

25 Apr 2024

Research explores how moms' obesity reprograms babies

Research increasingly suggests that when a woman with obesity becomes pregnant, a process of "fetal reprogramming" increases the risk that her baby will face problems like obesity, Type 2 diabetes and liver disease earlier in life.

23 Apr 2024

Placental IGFBP1: A key factor in development of gestational diabetes

A new study led by the Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute has identified that a deficit in the placental expression of the gene insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGFBP1) and low IGFBP1 circulating levels are associated with insulin resistance during pregnancy, highlighting a potential risk factor for the development of gestational diabetes.

16 Apr 2024

Organ-on-a-chip technology revolutionizes drug development for women's health

Women's bodies and their health in general have for too long been assigned low priority in the field of research.

26 Mar 2024

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Low-dose aspirin shows promise in treating flu-related vascular inflammation during pregnancy

Mouse studies suggest gestational CBD exposure alters offspring behavior and brain function

Primitive endoderm in early embryos may be key to creating new effective fertility treatments

PFAS exposure in early life: Health risks and maternal-fetal transport mechanisms

How micro- and nanoplastics may worsen non-communicable diseases

Research finds microplastics in human penile tissue

Research shows mechanistic link between amino acid transport and common fetal conditions

Exposure to phthalates during pregnancy linked to increased risk of hypertension and preeclampsia

How nanoparticles alter blood vessel formation in the womb

Microplastics: Invisible to the eye but severely harmful to pregnancy and metabolic outcomes

Maternal cannabis use disorder linked to higher autism risk in children, study finds

Study finds microplastics in blood clots, linking them to higher risk of heart attacks and strokes

Study links higher microplastic levels in urine to endometriosis risk

Microplastics found in human blood: potential cardiovascular threat

Heightened risk of adverse neonatal outcomes from prenatal exposure to both cannabis and nicotine

Quitting smoking during pregnancy prevents placental-fetal weight mismatch

Study reveals surprising role of maternal cytokines in offspring psychiatric risk

Research explores how moms' obesity reprograms babies

Placental IGFBP1: A key factor in development of gestational diabetes

Organ-on-a-chip technology revolutionizes drug development for women's health

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