pregnancy
Difficult Labor In Overweight Women Due To Faulty Switch
The ion channel hERG, found to control contractions during labor, is dysregulated in obese women, possibly explaining the pregnancy complications associated with high BMI.
Taking Omega-3 Supplements Doesn’t Make Smarter Kids
Children whose mothers took omega-3 supplements while pregnant are no better at cognitive tasks than children whose mothers took placebos, study says.
Breastfeeding Linked To Lower Risk Of Rheumatoid Arthritis
Women who had breastfed their children were around half as likely to have rheumatoid arthritis compared to women who had never breastfed, according to researchers.
Vietnam’s Foray Into Social Marketing Of Nutrition
The Vietnamese government is using social marketing to change consumer behavior, but unlike private sector marketing, the goal is to benefit consumers rather than the marketer.
Study: Probiotics Not Effective For Preventing Childhood Asthma
Taking probiotics during pregnancy or giving them to infants doesn't prevent asthma, according to a new study.
Fish Oil May Help In Serious Pregnancy Complications
Taking fish oil during pregnancy could limit the effects of serious complications, according to an Australian study.
IVF, Ovulation Drugs Linked To Higher Risk Of Birth Defects
A new study has found assisted reproductive technologies such as in vitro fertilization to be associated with an increased risk of major birth defects.
Unnecessary Induction Of Labor Linked To Birth Complications, Study
A new University of Adelaide study has revealed that inducing labor in pregnant women when it's not medically necessary is more likely to result in complications at birth.
Study: Smoking Fathers Linked To Childhood Leukemia Risk
New research by Australian scientists suggests that children whose fathers smoked around the time of conception may have a 35 percent higher risk of developing childhood leukemia.
