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Infant brain development reflects families" financial ability to meet everyday needs
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (629+ words) A new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences finds that infant brain development during the first year of life is linked to families" ability to meet everyday needs. Using brain activity recordings collected during routine…...
Severe pregnancy sickness raises risk of mental health conditions by over 50%
7+ mon, 2+ day ago (189+ words) The largest study on pregnant women with excessive nausea and vomiting (hyperemesis gravidarum) has identified increased risks of numerous neuropsychiatric and mental health outcomes." Researchers from King's College London and South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust conducted a study…...
First guideline on newborn screening for cystic fibrosis calls for changes in practice to improve outcomes
1+ year, 2+ week ago (330+ words) CF is a genetic disorder that causes problems with digestion and breathing. Currently, newborns in every state are screened for CF. However, great variation in practice and the genetic panels used contributes to missed and delayed diagnosis, which leads to…...
Higher risk of ischemic stroke at young age after pregnancy complications
8+ mon, 2+ week ago (176+ words) Preeclampsia and preterm birth linked to ischemic stroke before age 50 Neurologist Frank-Erik de Leeuw Women who had experienced a stillbirth were found to be nearly five times more likely to suffer an ischemic stroke. Preeclampsia'characterized by high blood pressure and…...
Higher maternal blood pressure increases the risk of pregnancy complications, study concludes
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (299+ words) Helping women to keep their blood pressure at normal levels could reduce their risk of experiencing pregnancy complications, according to a new study led by researchers at the University of Bristol. The research is published in BMC Medicine today [14 January]....
Common pregnancy complications may be a signal of future stroke risk
9+ mon, 3+ week ago (657+ words) Women who experience complications during pregnancy face a higher risk of stroke in the following decades according to research published in the European Heart Journal [1] today (Tuesday). The study, which included data on more than two million women over more…...
Complicated pregnancies linked to higher risk of early stroke
8+ mon, 1+ week ago (322+ words) History of preeclampsia, preterm birth tied to stroke before age 50 EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE UNTIL 4: 00 P. M. ET, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 6, 2025 "While the overall risk of stroke is still very low, our study found pregnancy complications may be an early warning sign of stroke…...
Vitamin D deficiency linked to higher risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (445+ words) The association of season and vitamin D status with pregnancy outcomes remains poorly understood. This study aimed to investigate the correlation between vitamin D deficiency (VDD) during pregnancy in different seasons and adverse pregnancy outcomes (APOs). Incidence of vitamin D deficiency…...
UCLA scientists map primate ovarian reserve development, offering key insights into women's health
7+ mon, 3+ week ago (796+ words) The findings could lead to better treatments for infertility and hormonal disorders like PCOS image: A microscopy image of the outer region of the rhesus macaque ovary. The developing egg cells are marked by VASA protein (green) and surrounded by…...
Country of birth, race, ethnicity, and prenatal depression
7+ mon, 5+ day ago (242+ words) About The Study: Across racial and ethnic groups, prenatal depression diagnosis and moderate to severedepression symptoms varied by maternal nativity in this cross-sectional study. The observedadvantage among non'U. S. -born individuals across other maternal and neonatal outcomes may notuniformly apply to…...