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Can adherence to the Mediterranean diet reduce gestational stress and anxiety in pregnant women?

Researchers investigated the influence of structured Mediterranean diet intervention on the anxiety and stress levels.

1 Jun 2023

Most American Indian/Alaska Native women of childbearing age have suboptimal heart health, AHA reports

Heart health risks emerge early in life in American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) women and are increased by social factors -; like high levels of experiencing violence and traumatic life events -; and disproportionately high rates of Type 2 diabetes, smoking and obesity, according to a new scientific statement published today in Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes, a peer-reviewed American Heart Association journal.

31 May 2023

CSEM collaborates with innovative Swiss start-up MOMM diagnostics to introduce revolutionary preeclampsia test

CSEM’s Tools for Life Sciences team is partnering with MOMM Diagnostics to develop a cutting-edge point-of-care solution for preeclampsia diagnostics. This ground-breaking multiplexed sensing device simultaneously detects two crucial biomarkers associated with this prevalent disease.

From CSEM 31 May 2023

Cortisol levels in late pregnancy can predict sleep health of infants

Cortisol levels in late pregnancy can predict the sleep of infants, according to a new study to be presented at the SLEEP 2023 annual meeting.

30 May 2023

ENDO 2023 news conferences to highlight latest research in diabetes, obesity, reproductive health

Researchers will delve into the latest research in diabetes, obesity, reproductive health and other aspects of endocrinology during the Endocrine Society's ENDO 2023 news conferences June 15-18.

30 May 2023

Passing on Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Health risks for Male offspring of Women with PCOS

In this interview, we spoke to two researchers from the Karolinska Institutet about their latest work that investigated how PCOS can affect the health of future generations of men.

29 May 2023

A catch-22 for clinics: State bans limit abortion counseling. Federal Title X rules require it.

State abortion bans in Tennessee and beyond, which constrain women's health care, have put family planning clinics at risk of losing their federal funding.

26 May 2023

New review unravels phthalates’ role in heart disease

Researchers review existing data on the impact of phthalate exposure on cardiovascular health.

25 May 2023

Boosting sunshine vitamin in toddlers may reduce psychiatric symptoms later

Researchers examines the effects of supplementing vitamin D3 in the first two years of life on psychiatric symptoms.

24 May 2023

People receiving midwifery care during childbirth report positive experiences

People giving birth report more positive experiences when cared for by midwives in both hospitals and in community settings than by physicians, according to a new study published in the journal Reproductive Health.

23 May 2023

Exploring nutritional factors during pregnancy and in infancy to find clues for childhood tooth decay

Researchers from Rochester Institute of Technology and the University of Rochester Medical Center are taking a closer look at nutritional factors during pregnancy and in infancy associated with severe tooth decay in young children.

23 May 2023

Higher prepregnancy BMI may be associated with shorter duration of breastfeeding

Study claims women with higher body mass index (BMI) breastfeed their infants for shorter durations.

19 May 2023

Advancing Precision Medicine in Argentina, Brazil and Chile – BGI Update

BGI Genomics recently participated in a mission business to South America in April 2023.

From BGI Genomics 16 May 2023

Pandemic's hidden impact: Distressed mothers experience altered placental development, raising concerns for offspring

COVID-19 has led to increased prenatal maternal distress (PMD), potentially impacting placental development. Using advanced MRI, researchers examined placental structure in 63 pregnant women during the pandemic and 165 pre-pandemic controls.

15 May 2023

Study shows two distinct types of cerebellar neurons differentially regulate motor and social behaviors

The cerebellum, a major part of the hindbrain in all vertebrates, is important for motor coordination, language acquisition, and regulating social and emotional behaviors.

15 May 2023

Placenta plays a more significant role in developing schizophrenia than previously known

More than 100 genes linked to the risk of schizophrenia seem to cause illness because of their role in the placenta rather than in the developing brain, according to a new study led by the Lieber Institute for Brain Development.

15 May 2023

Maternal cortisol levels during pregnancy linked to language development in children over time

High levels of the stress hormone cortisol during the third trimester of pregnancy may improve speech and language skills in the first 3 years of a child's life, according to research presented at the 25th European Congress of Endocrinology in Istanbul.

13 May 2023

COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated childbirth fear among pregnant people

The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated fear of childbirth among pregnant people in the U.S., according to a new Dartmouth study.

13 May 2023

Elevated stress during COVID-19 pandemic changes the placenta in pregnant mothers

Elevated maternal stress during the COVID-19 pandemic changed the structure, texture and other qualities of the placenta in pregnant mothers – a critical connection between mothers and their unborn babies – according to new research from the Developing Brain Institute at Children's National Hospital.

10 May 2023

Is there an association between maternal bean consumption and better nutritional outcomes?

Researchers evaluated the frequency of maternal bean consumption during pregnancy and their associations with diet quality and nutrient intake.

10 May 2023

Prenatal News and Research

Can adherence to the Mediterranean diet reduce gestational stress and anxiety in pregnant women?

Most American Indian/Alaska Native women of childbearing age have suboptimal heart health, AHA reports

CSEM collaborates with innovative Swiss start-up MOMM diagnostics to introduce revolutionary preeclampsia test

Cortisol levels in late pregnancy can predict sleep health of infants

ENDO 2023 news conferences to highlight latest research in diabetes, obesity, reproductive health

Passing on Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Health risks for Male offspring of Women with PCOS

A catch-22 for clinics: State bans limit abortion counseling. Federal Title X rules require it.

New review unravels phthalates’ role in heart disease

Boosting sunshine vitamin in toddlers may reduce psychiatric symptoms later

People receiving midwifery care during childbirth report positive experiences

Exploring nutritional factors during pregnancy and in infancy to find clues for childhood tooth decay

Higher prepregnancy BMI may be associated with shorter duration of breastfeeding

Advancing Precision Medicine in Argentina, Brazil and Chile – BGI Update

Pandemic's hidden impact: Distressed mothers experience altered placental development, raising concerns for offspring

Study shows two distinct types of cerebellar neurons differentially regulate motor and social behaviors

Placenta plays a more significant role in developing schizophrenia than previously known

Maternal cortisol levels during pregnancy linked to language development in children over time

COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated childbirth fear among pregnant people

Elevated stress during COVID-19 pandemic changes the placenta in pregnant mothers

Is there an association between maternal bean consumption and better nutritional outcomes?

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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