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Specific protein imbalance revealed in blood tests can help quantify preeclampsia risk

In a study of pregnant women in the United States, Cedars-Sinai investigators found that a specific imbalance of two placental proteins could predict which women were at risk of developing a severe form of preeclampsia, a life-threatening blood pressure disorder.

9 Nov 2022

More babies, lower risk of endometrial cancer

While many highly industrialized and developed countries report falling or negative population growth rates due to a rapid decrease in the number of babies born each year, a new report adds more strength to the evidence that bearing a baby has a protective effect on the endometrium, the lining of the womb, reducing the risk of endometrial cancer.

8 Nov 2022

Infant-directed singing improves infants’ social visual behavior according to new research

In a new study, researchers assessed the impact of infant-directed singing on the social visual behavior of the infant.

8 Nov 2022

Italian study examines the experiences of expectant mothers during the COVID-19 pandemic

Researchers from Italy performed a qualitative study on the lived experiences of women who were pregnant during the COVID-19 pandemic to understand the adverse physical and mental health outcomes associated with experiencing pregnancy and childbirth during the pandemic-enforced restrictions.

8 Nov 2022

Children exposed to air pollution in early years more likely to develop food allergies

A new research paper explores associations between food allergies and pre- or post-natal exposure to pollutants in the air, thus paving the way for future studies on the potential sensitization of the gut by exposure of the skin or airway to pollutants, in addition to the alimentary route.

7 Nov 2022

Election canvassers want Latinos to know voting is good for their health

Jonathan Flores spent a sunny Saturday in late October knocking on the doors of registered voters in this predominantly Latino working-class town in southeastern Los Angeles County.

7 Nov 2022

For Republican candidates, talk about moms and babies is a thorny issue

A month before Election Day, as Republicans in Congress dodged questions about a proposal to ban abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy, Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) tweeted that he wanted to talk about moms and babies.

4 Nov 2022

Whole-genome sequencing is a more comprehensive prenatal test l BGI Perspectives

BGI-Research and the Maternal and Child Health Hospital of Hubei Province (MCHH) published whole-genome sequencing research results in npj Genomic Medicine.

From BGI Genomics 3 Nov 2022

Research reveals how whole-genome sequencing may enhance detection of fetal CNS anomalies

BGI-Research and the Maternal and Child Health Hospital of Hubei Province (MCHH) published whole-genome sequencing research results in npj Genomic Medicine.

3 Nov 2022

NIH awards $2.1 million grant to UMass Amherst epidemiologist

A University of Massachusetts Amherst epidemiologist has been awarded a five-year, $2.1 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to continue research that aims to understand how physical and mental health during pregnancy can help predict cardiovascular and mental health disorders in middle age.

2 Nov 2022

Vaginal progesterone may not be effective for preventing preterm births

Vaginal progesterone, a hormone treatment considered the standard of care for preventing preterm birth in at-risk pregnant women, may not be effective, according to UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers.

1 Nov 2022

Hospital investigated for allegedly denying an emergency abortion after patient’s water broke

The federal government has launched its first confirmed investigation of an alleged denial of an abortion to a woman experiencing a medical emergency.

1 Nov 2022

Is maternal caffeine consumption associated with child growth, and are such associations present in low-consumption groups?

A new paper published in JAMA Network Open discusses the relationship between caffeine consumption in pregnancy and the future growth of the offspring.

1 Nov 2022

New hearing screening system for newborns uses a smartphone and low-cost earbuds

Newborns across the United States are screened to check for hearing loss. This test is important because it helps families better understand their child's health, but it's often not accessible to children in other countries because the screening device is expensive.

31 Oct 2022

Indonesian government orders temporary ban of cough syrups after Gambian tragedy

Following a WHO warning about possible toxic ingredients in four cough syrups of Indian origin, the Indonesian government has ordered a temporary ban on all liquid medicines in the country over reported spike in children's deaths linked to medical syrups.

28 Oct 2022

Baby News and Research

Specific protein imbalance revealed in blood tests can help quantify preeclampsia risk

More babies, lower risk of endometrial cancer

Infant-directed singing improves infants’ social visual behavior according to new research

Italian study examines the experiences of expectant mothers during the COVID-19 pandemic

Children exposed to air pollution in early years more likely to develop food allergies

Election canvassers want Latinos to know voting is good for their health

For Republican candidates, talk about moms and babies is a thorny issue

Whole-genome sequencing is a more comprehensive prenatal test l BGI Perspectives

Research reveals how whole-genome sequencing may enhance detection of fetal CNS anomalies

NIH awards $2.1 million grant to UMass Amherst epidemiologist

Vaginal progesterone may not be effective for preventing preterm births

Hospital investigated for allegedly denying an emergency abortion after patient’s water broke

Is maternal caffeine consumption associated with child growth, and are such associations present in low-consumption groups?

New hearing screening system for newborns uses a smartphone and low-cost earbuds

Indonesian government orders temporary ban of cough syrups after Gambian tragedy

What parents need to know about prenatal tests | BGI Perspectives

Mother's exposure to air pollution and psychological stress may disrupt fetal growth

Study estimates the burden of dementia among older adults in the U.S.

Drivers in decline: A shortage of volunteers complicates access to care in rural America

5 things to know about Montana’s ‘born alive’ ballot initiative

Improving healthcare sustainability through carbon data

A New Approach to Preventing Bladder Cancer Recurrence

Bringing real-time analytics to downstream bioprocess monitoring

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