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New challenges in cancer care: cardiovascular disease and environmental factors

Preclinical and epidemiologic evidence linking air pollution to cardio-oncology.

21 Jun 2024

Study finds increase in cannabis-related disorders among pregnant women post legalization

In October 2018, Canada enacted the Cannabis Act in Canada (CAC), which legalised the non-medical use of cannabis.

20 Jun 2024

Drug-related infant deaths surge in the U.S., study finds

A recent study from the Journal of Perinatal Medicine reveals a significant rise in drug-related infant deaths in the U.S. between 2018 and 2022, highlighting the urgent need for targeted interventions.

18 Jun 2024

Climate change heat poses lasting brain risks for children, study finds

The impact of temperature exposure on children's mental health and cognition during prenatal and early childhood periods.

14 Jun 2024

Rising drug-related infant mortality in the United States linked to COVID-19 pandemic

Infant deaths in which drugs were a primary or contributing factor increased more than twofold in the United States during the COVID-19 pandemic, a new study published in De Gruyter's Journal of Perinatal Medicine finds.

13 Jun 2024

Access to urban vegetation can mitigate asthma risk for children, study finds

How urban vegetation and exposure to pollen are linked to the incidence of childhood asthma.

13 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

Pregnancy-adapted Mediterranean diet improves maternal health, study finds

A recent study in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition validated the 17-item pregnancy-adapted Mediterranean diet score (preg-MEDAS) and found it improved maternal cardiometabolic health without significantly affecting neonatal outcomes.

4 Jun 2024

Progesterone therapy shows mixed results for neurodevelopment in infants with heart defects

A randomized clinical trial published in JAMA Network Open found no significant overall benefit of maternal progesterone therapy on neurodevelopmental outcomes in infants with congenital heart defects, but observed improvements in female children and specific heart conditions.

2 Jun 2024

How early-life exposure to air and noise pollution impacts youth mental health: Insights from a 25-year study

The impact of prenatal and early life exposure to noise and air pollution on mental health outcomes.

31 May 2024

BRCA1 testing during prenatal care could prevent cancer, save lives

Harmful variants in the BRCA1 gene greatly increase a person's lifetime risk of developing breast, ovarian and pancreatic cancers, but most people are unaware they are carriers.

30 May 2024

Both too much and too little of a protein can lead to severe intellectual deficiencies

New research from the University of Lausanne reveals that both the excess and the deficiency of a single protein can lead to severe intellectual deficiencies.

30 May 2024

Unveiling the epigenetic impact of prenatal amphetamine exposure using C. elegans models

Amphetamine is a psychostimulant that has been used to treat a variety of brain dysfunctions. However, it is a highly abused drug.

30 May 2024

Genomic evidence of prenatal origins in childhood acute myeloid leukemia

A team of researchers from the Institute of Oncology of the University of Oviedo (IUOPA), the Josep Carreras leukemia Research Institute, the University of Barcelona and the Centre for Biomedical Research in Cancer Network (CIBERONC) have demonstrated that some childhood leukemia originate during embryonic development, although they do not manifest after a few months after birth.

30 May 2024

Study offers insight into early developmental risk factors for ADHD

Several early developmental factors are associated with an increased risk of ADHD during childhood and adolescence.

29 May 2024

Prenatal air pollution exposure linked to adolescent mental health problems

A baby's exposure to air pollution while in the womb is associated with the development of certain mental health problems once the infant reaches adolescence, new research has found.

28 May 2024

Study links PM2.5 air pollution exposure during pregnancy to low birth weight

A recent study reveals a significant link between PM2.5 air pollution exposure during pregnancy and low birth weight.

26 May 2024

Prenatal bilingual exposure boosts babies' speech sensitivity, study finds

Researchers found that prenatal exposure to maternal language influences neonatal neural encoding of speech sounds, with bilingual exposure enhancing sensitivity to a broader range of frequencies. This suggests early linguistic environments shape auditory processing capabilities from birth.

23 May 2024

Prenatal exposure to endocrine disruptors linked to poorer metabolic health in childhood

The term 'metabolic syndrome' (MetS) encompasses a group of factors, such as abdominal obesity, hypertension and insulin resistance, that together increase the risk of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes.

23 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

Prenatal News and Research

New challenges in cancer care: cardiovascular disease and environmental factors

Study finds increase in cannabis-related disorders among pregnant women post legalization

Drug-related infant deaths surge in the U.S., study finds

Climate change heat poses lasting brain risks for children, study finds

Rising drug-related infant mortality in the United States linked to COVID-19 pandemic

Access to urban vegetation can mitigate asthma risk for children, study finds

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

Pregnancy-adapted Mediterranean diet improves maternal health, study finds

Progesterone therapy shows mixed results for neurodevelopment in infants with heart defects

How early-life exposure to air and noise pollution impacts youth mental health: Insights from a 25-year study

BRCA1 testing during prenatal care could prevent cancer, save lives

Both too much and too little of a protein can lead to severe intellectual deficiencies

Unveiling the epigenetic impact of prenatal amphetamine exposure using C. elegans models

Genomic evidence of prenatal origins in childhood acute myeloid leukemia

Study offers insight into early developmental risk factors for ADHD

Prenatal air pollution exposure linked to adolescent mental health problems

Study links PM2.5 air pollution exposure during pregnancy to low birth weight

Prenatal bilingual exposure boosts babies' speech sensitivity, study finds

Prenatal exposure to endocrine disruptors linked to poorer metabolic health in childhood

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

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