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Maternal exposure to air pollution early in pregnancy linked to preterm, low birth weight babies

Exposure to air pollution early in a pregnancy could increase risk for preterm birth and low birth weight, according to a study led by researchers at NYU School of Medicine, and published on July 27 in Environmental Health Perspectives.

27 Jul 2017

Medicaid proves a lifeline for clients of crisis pregnancy centers

When Taylor Merendo moved to Bloomington, Ind., nearly two years ago, fleeing an abusive marriage, she needed help.

27 Jul 2017

Kidenga app tracks mosquito activity and disease symptoms for summer travelers

Just because Zika isn't in the news as much lately, doesn't mean the mosquito-borne infection no longer is a health threat.

26 Jul 2017

Important things that women need to know about heart disease

Did you know that heart disease impacts men and women differently? Research has shown that gender differences exist not only in the way disease affects the heart, but also in the symptoms and the way it is diagnosed.

25 Jul 2017

Price transparency in medicine faces stiff opposition — from hospitals and doctors

Two years after it passed unanimously in Ohio's state Legislature, a law meant to inform patients what health care procedures will cost is in a state of suspended animation.

25 Jul 2017

Counsyl unveils significant enhancements to expanded carrier screening panel

Counsyl, a DNA testing and genetic counseling company, today unveiled significant enhancements to its flagship expanded carrier screening product, Counsyl Foresight Carrier Screen, which uses next-generation sequencing technology to assess whether couples are at-risk for passing down serious genetic conditions to their children.

25 Jul 2017

UC scientists take different approach to investigating how influenza spreads through the lungs

Influenza is a recurring global health threat that, according to the World Health Organization, is responsible for as many as 500,000 deaths every year, most due to influenza pneumonia, or viral pneumonia.

25 Jul 2017

Most pregnant women do not know their recommended calorie intake, survey found

A survey conducted by the National Charity Partnership (NCP), U.K suggests that most of the women who participated are not sure on the amount of food they should intake while they are pregnant. According to the research that surveyed 2,100 U.K. women, only one-third of the expectant mothers were able to produce the correct answers to the questions asked to them.

24 Jul 2017

Researchers identify issues with current maternal CMV screening methods

Human cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a common virus found worldwide. When CMV infects fetuses, it can cause serious complications such as hearing difficulties and mental retardation in affected infants.

24 Jul 2017

Multiple cycles with IVF lead to higher chances of pregnancy success

Research has shown that women who undergo multiple cycles of IVF (In Vitro Fertilization) are more likely to have a baby. The study published in the Medical Journal of Australia reports the cumulative live birth rates after complete ovarian stimulation cycles. The study looked at chances of having a baby successfully after several rounds of IVF or other types of assisted reproduction techniques.

24 Jul 2017

People with genetic susceptibility to Alzheimer's may have greater cognitive deficits with sleep-disordered breathing

People who carry a genetic susceptibility to Alzheimer's disease appear to be at greater risk of diminished cognition from sleep-disordered breathing than those without the susceptibility, according to new research published online, ahead of print in the Annals of the American Thoracic Society.

21 Jul 2017

New study links unhealthy diet during pregnancy to mental health disorders in offspring

A high-fat diet not only creates health problems for expectant mothers, but new research in an animal model suggests it alters the development of the brain and endocrine system of their offspring and has a long-term impact on offspring behavior.

21 Jul 2017

Findings may lead to better diagnostics and treatments for women with preeclampsia

Researchers have developed a method that could help rapidly diagnose preeclampsia in pregnant women. They have also uncovered clues that might help explain why women with preeclampsia often develop an abnormal amount of protein in the urine, or proteinuria.

21 Jul 2017

Study: Response to combination immunotherapy in melanoma depends on proportion of immune cells

Whether a melanoma patient will better respond to a single immunotherapy drug or two in combination depends on the abundance of certain white blood cells within their tumors, according to a new study conducted by UC San Francisco researchers joined by physicians from UCSF Health.

20 Jul 2017

Risk of caesarean reduced by healthy diet and physical activity during pregnancy, study finds

A new study published by The BMJ, on 19th July 2017, states that encouraging healthy diets and physical activity during pregnancy can restrict excess gain of weight as well as reduce the chance of having caesarean sections.

20 Jul 2017

Postcard from Capitol Hill: Lawmakers put women’s health care in its place

The atmosphere at a House Appropriations Committee lunch meeting on women's health midday Wednesday was predictably charged.

19 Jul 2017

Global multi-stakeholder partnerships improve health of women, children, and adolescents

Globally, the health and well-being of women, children, and adolescents are improving faster than at any point in history, even in the poorest nations.

19 Jul 2017

Study seeks to understand genetic synergy in cleft palate

Like all of the individual elements of fetal development, palate growth is a marvel of nature. In part of this process, ledges of tissue on the sides of the face grow downwards on each side of the tongue, then upward, fusing at the midline at the top of the mouth.

19 Jul 2017

New study finds link between certain antibiotics during pregnancy and risk for birth defects

A new study has found links between certain antibiotics during pregnancy and major congenital malformations in newborns.

19 Jul 2017

Maternal pre-pregnancy obesity linked to increased risk for neurocognitive problems in preterm infants

A new study has found that children born extremely premature to women who are overweight or obese before the pregnancy are at an increased risk for low scores on tests of intelligence and cognitive processes that influence self-regulation and control, according to researchers at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.

18 Jul 2017

Pregnancy News and Research

Latest Pregnancy News and Research

Maternal exposure to air pollution early in pregnancy linked to preterm, low birth weight babies

Medicaid proves a lifeline for clients of crisis pregnancy centers

Kidenga app tracks mosquito activity and disease symptoms for summer travelers

Important things that women need to know about heart disease

Price transparency in medicine faces stiff opposition — from hospitals and doctors

Counsyl unveils significant enhancements to expanded carrier screening panel

UC scientists take different approach to investigating how influenza spreads through the lungs

Most pregnant women do not know their recommended calorie intake, survey found

Researchers identify issues with current maternal CMV screening methods

Multiple cycles with IVF lead to higher chances of pregnancy success

People with genetic susceptibility to Alzheimer's may have greater cognitive deficits with sleep-disordered breathing

New study links unhealthy diet during pregnancy to mental health disorders in offspring

Findings may lead to better diagnostics and treatments for women with preeclampsia

Study: Response to combination immunotherapy in melanoma depends on proportion of immune cells

Risk of caesarean reduced by healthy diet and physical activity during pregnancy, study finds

Postcard from Capitol Hill: Lawmakers put women’s health care in its place

Global multi-stakeholder partnerships improve health of women, children, and adolescents

Study seeks to understand genetic synergy in cleft palate

New study finds link between certain antibiotics during pregnancy and risk for birth defects

Maternal pre-pregnancy obesity linked to increased risk for neurocognitive problems in preterm infants

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