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Study reveals key insights for preventing cytomegalovirus spread to fetuses

A new Weill Cornell Medicine and Oregon Health & Science University co-authored study provides critical insight for the development of a vaccine that can more effectively block the spread of cytomegalovirus, or CMV, across the placenta to babies before they are born.

12 Mar 2025

Children who eat fish are more prosocial, but does it impact intelligence?

Children who eat less seafood are significantly more likely to have lower prosocial behavior scores, but no link was found between seafood intake and IQ.

12 Mar 2025

How eating more calories helps lower asthma risk in children - but only up to a point

Children and adolescents in the U.S. who consume higher amounts of dietary energy have a lower risk of asthma, but this protective effect stops beyond 56.442 kcal per kilogram of body weight per day. The study found an L-shaped relationship, suggesting that insufficient energy intake may heighten asthma risk.

12 Mar 2025

Researchers uncover 195 genetic risk factors driving women’s reproductive diseases

Scientists identified 195 genetic risk loci across 42 female reproductive health conditions, revealing shared genetic pathways and developing a polygenic risk score for intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP). These findings pave the way for personalized reproductive healthcare and targeted treatments based on genetic risk.

12 Mar 2025

Can red meat help women improve iron levels? New study suggests modest benefits

A systematic review and meta-analysis of 10 intervention studies found that increased red meat consumption improves hemoglobin levels in adults, particularly women, but requires ≥8 weeks to moderately boost ferritin, though clinical relevance remains uncertain compared to iron supplements.

12 Mar 2025

Gender gaps in peripheral vascular disease impact diagnosis and treatment

The disparities between men and women in prevalence, risk factors and symptoms of peripheral vascular disease (PVD) have a profound impact on prevention, diagnosis, treatment and outcomes for women, according to a new American Heart Association scientific statement published today in the Association's flagship, peer-reviewed journal Circulation.

11 Mar 2025

Seafood consumption linked to prosocial behavior in children

Children who consumed the least amounts of seafood at 7-years-old were likely to be less 'prosocial' at ages 7 and 9 years than those who regularly consumed seafood, according to a new study.

11 Mar 2025

Maternal cannabis use disorder linked to increased risk of child behavioral disorders

Researchers determine how maternal cannabis use disorder during and after pregnancy impacts the child’s behavior.

11 Mar 2025

Global disparities in Alzheimer's and dementia burden linked to sociodemographic factors

An analysis of the global burden and temporal trends of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias (ADODs) reveals significant cross-country inequalities associated with a series of sociodemographic development-related risk factors, such as education, income, fertility, and health expenditure. The new study in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, published by Elsevier, calls for the development of targeted prevention and control strategies in different countries.

11 Mar 2025

New study examines timing of prenatal stress on infant stress reactivity

A team of researchers at Michigan State University and the University of Michigan found new insights on the timing of prenatal stress and its effect on infant stress reactivity and temperament - including differences between genders.

10 Mar 2025

Teen births linked to lower infant birth weight

At a time when the number of teens having babies in the Mountain State remains higher than the national average, maternal and child health researchers at West Virginia University found these infants have a lower birth weight and are smaller for their gestational age compared to those born to adults.

10 Mar 2025

Platelet-rich plasma may enhance ovarian rejuvenation and improve egg quality in women

A new research paper was published in Aging (Aging-US) on February 18, 2025, Volume 17, Issue 2, titled "Transcriptomic landscape of cumulus cells from patients <38 years old with a history of poor ovarian response (POR) treated with platelet-rich plasma (PRP)."

10 Mar 2025

Reproductive justice principles improve perinatal mental health for Black birthing patients

Perinatal interventions guided by reproductive justice principles can have positive effects on the perinatal mental health of Black birthing patients and, perhaps, the mental health development of their infants, states a systematic review published in a special issue of Harvard Review of Psychiatry, part of the Lippincott portfolio from Wolters Kluwer.

10 Mar 2025

Why do some people need supplements and others don’t? New review explains

New research in The New England Journal of Medicine reviews current knowledge on micronutrient requirements, deficiencies, and interventions. It highlights the need for targeted supplementation and calls for advanced research to better diagnose and treat hidden deficiencies.

9 Mar 2025

WHO study sheds light on global maternal mortality crisis

Hemorrhage – severe heavy bleeding – and hypertensive disorders like preeclampsia are the leading causes of maternal deaths globally, according to a new study released today by the World Health Organization (WHO).

9 Mar 2025

DEVOTION focuses on understanding birth trauma and optimizing birth experience

As we mark International Women's Day tomorrow on March 8, the story of the COST Action on Perinatal Mental Health and Birth-Related Trauma: Maximizing best practice and optimal outcomes (DEVoTION) is a powerful example of how collaborative research can both advance women's health and support the next generation of women researchers.

7 Mar 2025

The hidden impact of hormones on women's gum health and overall wellbeing

Did you know that gum health reveals more about your wellbeing that you might think? Gum disease isn't just about your teeth - it's an infection and inflammation that can adversely affect your entire body.

7 Mar 2025

Study finds link between pregnancy mineral levels and lower blood pressure in midlife

Women with higher levels of essential minerals circulating in their blood during pregnancy, particularly copper and manganese, along with vitamin B12, had a lower risk of developing high blood pressure in middle age, about 20 years later, according to research presented at the American Heart Association's Epidemiology and Prevention | Lifestyle and Cardiometabolic Health Scientific Sessions 2025.

6 Mar 2025

Snoring regularly? Your diabetes risk jumps if you had gestational diabetes

Short sleep duration and frequent snoring significantly raise the risk of type 2 diabetes in women with prior gestational diabetes. Regular snoring is also linked to poorer glucose metabolism biomarkers.

6 Mar 2025

How tobacco and cannabis affect male fertility and genetic integrity

A study reveals cannabis and tobacco use harm sperm quality and DNA integrity, with cannabis causing greater damage, raising concerns for reproductive health.

6 Mar 2025

Pregnancy News and Research

Latest Pregnancy News and Research

Study reveals key insights for preventing cytomegalovirus spread to fetuses

Children who eat fish are more prosocial, but does it impact intelligence?

How eating more calories helps lower asthma risk in children - but only up to a point

Researchers uncover 195 genetic risk factors driving women’s reproductive diseases

Can red meat help women improve iron levels? New study suggests modest benefits

Gender gaps in peripheral vascular disease impact diagnosis and treatment

Seafood consumption linked to prosocial behavior in children

Maternal cannabis use disorder linked to increased risk of child behavioral disorders

Global disparities in Alzheimer's and dementia burden linked to sociodemographic factors

New study examines timing of prenatal stress on infant stress reactivity

Teen births linked to lower infant birth weight

Platelet-rich plasma may enhance ovarian rejuvenation and improve egg quality in women

Reproductive justice principles improve perinatal mental health for Black birthing patients

Why do some people need supplements and others don’t? New review explains

WHO study sheds light on global maternal mortality crisis

DEVOTION focuses on understanding birth trauma and optimizing birth experience

The hidden impact of hormones on women's gum health and overall wellbeing

Study finds link between pregnancy mineral levels and lower blood pressure in midlife

Snoring regularly? Your diabetes risk jumps if you had gestational diabetes

How tobacco and cannabis affect male fertility and genetic integrity

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