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Common wearable devices could remotely monitor pregnancy-related health changes

A simple fitness tracker might hold the key to revolutionizing maternal healthcare. Scientists at Scripps Research have found preliminary evidence suggesting that common wearable devices such as the Apple Watch, Garmin and Fitbit could remotely monitor pregnancy-related health changes by tracking physiological patterns-like heart rate-that correlate with hormonal fluctuations.

11 Sep 2025

Postpartum mothers more likely to be cured of hepatitis C with bedside treatment

Hepatitis C, a bloodborne virus that damages the liver, can cause cirrhosis, liver cancer, liver failure and death if left untreated.

11 Sep 2025

KFF Health News' 'What the Health?': Countdown to government shutdown

Oct. 1 is the start of the next fiscal year, and unless Congress reaches agreement on continued spending, big parts of the government could shut down that day.

11 Sep 2025

Affirmative action critics refuse to back down in fight over medical bias training

Critics of affirmative action have launched a long-shot appeal aimed at stopping California from requiring training on unconscious bias in every continuing medical education class.

11 Sep 2025

Infection or stressful events during pregnancy may increase anxiety risk in offspring

Increased risk for anxiety may begin before birth, shaped by infection or stressful events during pregnancy, according to a new preclinical study from researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine.

11 Sep 2025

New funding opportunities aim to advance bipolar disorder research

Today, Breakthrough Discoveries for thriving with Bipolar Disorder (BD²) announced the opening of a fourth round of funding opportunities for the Discovery Research program. BD² invites scientists across all disciplines to apply for up to $4.5 million per grant.

11 Sep 2025

Early parent-focused programs fail to reduce childhood obesity by age two

Existing approaches to parent-focused behavioral programs delivered up to 12 months of age which aim to combat childhood obesity are insufficient to improve body mass index (BMI) at approximately two years of age, according to the largest study to date on the topic published in The Lancet.

10 Sep 2025

Can cannabis use disrupt women’s fertility? New study finds strong evidence

Researchers found that THC, the psychoactive compound in cannabis, alters oocyte gene expression, spindle formation, and chromosome segregation, lowering embryo euploidy rates in IVF. This provides direct human evidence linking cannabis exposure to impaired female fertility outcomes.

10 Sep 2025

Key proteins found to shape sperm function and male fertility

There are many potential causes of infertility, and it can be challenging to pin down just what the problem is when a couple is having trouble getting pregnant.

10 Sep 2025

Mediterranean-style diet benefits maternal health during pregnancy and breastfeeding

A Mediterranean-style diet, rich in fiber, vegetable proteins and healthy fats, benefits maternal health during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

10 Sep 2025

Pesticide exposure during pregnancy linked to higher death risk in children with leukemia

Public concern continues to grow about the harmful effects of pesticides and other environmental pollutants, especially for children. Pesticides have previously been linked to a higher risk of developing childhood leukemia.

9 Sep 2025

Why pregnant women struggle to follow healthy diets despite knowing what to eat

A UK study found that women trying to conceive, pregnant, or new mothers face major barriers to eating healthily, from fatigue and nausea to high food costs and generic advice. Support from family, personalized dietetic guidance, and co-created resources were highlighted as key facilitators.

9 Sep 2025

Study maps gene activity across pregnancy breastfeeding and post-weaning stages

In a study in mice, researchers have identified genes associated with the dramatic transformation of the mammary gland in pregnancy, breastfeeding, and after breastfeeding as it returns to its resting state.

9 Sep 2025

Ketogenic diet shows promise in reducing depression symptoms in college students

A new study shows an association between at least 10 weeks of following a well-formulated ketogenic diet and a roughly 70% decrease in depression symptoms among a small group of college students.

9 Sep 2025

Popular weight-loss medications raise pregnancy safety concerns for women

Women taking popular weight-loss medications during their reproductive years may be unaware of associated risks to pregnancy and unborn babies, warn Flinders University researchers.

8 Sep 2025

Folic acid fortification linked to tripled gestational diabetes rates in Australian study

Researchers in Australia found that after mandatory folic acid fortification, gestational diabetes rates tripled, maternal folate levels rose sharply, and placental hormone profiles shifted. The study links folate excess to increased GDM risk, highlighting the need to re-evaluate supplementation policies.

8 Sep 2025

Childhood blood pressure predicts cardiovascular mortality risk in adulthood

Blood pressure matters at all ages. Children with higher blood pressure at age 7 may be at an increased risk of dying of cardiovascular disease by their mid-50s, according to preliminary research presented at the American Heart Association's Hypertension Scientific Sessions 2025.

8 Sep 2025

Piezo1 identified as key trigger for tension driven skin expansion

Investigators at Johns Hopkins Medicine report new evidence that the protein Piezo1 controls skin growth by detecting when skin is stretched and then coordinating the metabolic and immune changes necessary for growth.

5 Sep 2025

Cornell researchers develop device to simplify fertility treatment

In the quest to address infertility, Cornell University researchers have developed a groundbreaking device that could simplify and automate oocyte cumulus removal, a critical step in assisted reproductive technologies.

5 Sep 2025

Trump administration investigates Medicaid spending on immigrants in blue states

The Trump administration is taking its immigration crackdown to the health care safety net, launching Medicaid spending probes in at least six Democratic-led states that provide comprehensive health coverage to poor and disabled immigrants living in the U.S. without permanent legal status.

5 Sep 2025

Pregnancy News and Research

Latest Pregnancy News and Research

Common wearable devices could remotely monitor pregnancy-related health changes

Postpartum mothers more likely to be cured of hepatitis C with bedside treatment

KFF Health News' 'What the Health?': Countdown to government shutdown

Affirmative action critics refuse to back down in fight over medical bias training

Infection or stressful events during pregnancy may increase anxiety risk in offspring

New funding opportunities aim to advance bipolar disorder research

Early parent-focused programs fail to reduce childhood obesity by age two

Can cannabis use disrupt women’s fertility? New study finds strong evidence

Key proteins found to shape sperm function and male fertility

Mediterranean-style diet benefits maternal health during pregnancy and breastfeeding

Pesticide exposure during pregnancy linked to higher death risk in children with leukemia

Why pregnant women struggle to follow healthy diets despite knowing what to eat

Study maps gene activity across pregnancy breastfeeding and post-weaning stages

Ketogenic diet shows promise in reducing depression symptoms in college students

Popular weight-loss medications raise pregnancy safety concerns for women

Folic acid fortification linked to tripled gestational diabetes rates in Australian study

Childhood blood pressure predicts cardiovascular mortality risk in adulthood

Piezo1 identified as key trigger for tension driven skin expansion

Cornell researchers develop device to simplify fertility treatment

Trump administration investigates Medicaid spending on immigrants in blue states

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