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Jan 03, 2022 … HOUSTON, Texas — A miscarriage drug routinely given to women for decades may result in an increased risk of cancer in the child, a recent study says. The drug, 17α-hydroxyprogesterone caproate (17-OHPC), was much more common in the 1950s and 1960s, but doctors still prescribe it to help avoid preterm births. Researchers from the University…

Jan 02, 2022 … ROCKVILLE, Md. — Women who don’t watch what they eat during pregnancy can affect their child’s health well into their teenage years. Nutrition during pregnancy plays a pivotal role in determining the child’s body mass index (BMI) even during adolescence, according to a new study. Children who are overweight, meaning their BMI is above 24.9,…

Dec 27, 2021 … CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — The battle of the sexes starts in the womb, as the father and mother’s genes fight over nutrition, according to a new study. Researchers from the University of Cambridge discovered that as a fetus grows, a genetic tug-of-war takes place to gather as many nutrients as possible from the placenta. Since their…

Dec 17, 2021 … BEIJING, China — Four in 10 COVID-19 patients are asymptomatic carriers of the virus responsible for over 800,000 deaths in the United States, a new study warns. Researchers from China say a global study of almost 30 million people found “silent” cases of the virus  are twice as prevalent than previous estimates feared. The results…

Dec 03, 2021 … CHICAGO, Ill. — Drinking during pregnancy is a combination doctors tell women to avoid at all costs. Now, a new study reveals that alcohol can alter the structure of an unborn baby’s brain. A team with the Radiological Society of North America says drinking can lead to fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS), a range of developmental…

Dec 01, 2021 … CHICAGO, Ill. — Perhaps the most unsettling aspect of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic is how much scientists still don’t know or fully understand about SARS-CoV-2. New research, however, is offering up at least some clarity regarding COVID-19 and pregnancy. Scientists report that mild or moderate COVID-19 infections among pregnant women appear to have no effect…

Nov 30, 2021 … NEW YORK — After another year dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic, Americans are looking forward to sharing the love and giving back to their communities this holiday season. A new poll of 2,000 Americans finds 70 percent think this is the most wonderful time of the year to give back. Even when it’s not the holidays…

Nov 20, 2021 … PERTH, Western Australia —  Staying hydrated during exercise is critical for peak performance. We’re constantly told to take sips of water while we work out, but when it comes to muscle cramps, electrolytic drinks take the cake! According to a recent study, those who drink water containing electrolytes are less likely to develop muscle cramps…

Nov 15, 2021 … ADELAIDE, Australia — Pregnancy brings about all sorts of body changes for women. One of those can be gestational diabetes. For some mothers-to-be, placental hormones that elevate blood sugar levels, causing a form of the condition which can eventually develop into type 2 diabetes. However, a new study reveals that pregnant women can prevent gestational…

Nov 08, 2021 … DALLAS, Texas — Most weight loss plans include a list of acceptable foods as well as a number of foods to avoid. However, when it comes to heart health, scientists have identified 10 key steps to healthy eating that can help individuals lose weight and, more importantly, maintain a healthier heart. By sticking to this…

Nov 07, 2021 … AUCKLAND, New Zealand — A newly identified species of beaked whale lives more than 6,000 feet beneath the waves. Scientists say the giant of the deep rarely comes up for air as it would be eaten by orcas. Its existence confirms our minute knowledge of the oceans and the life within them. The bizarre creature…

Nov 03, 2021 … NOTTINGHAM, United Kingdom — Toxoplasma gondii is a parasite that can cause serious illness and even death among both pregnant women and immunocompromised individuals. The parasite is incredibly common, existing in roughly a third of the world’s human population. Interestingly, however, there may be a serious silver lining to its existence. A new international study reports…

Oct 25, 2021 … LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Mothers who breastfed their babies may be in a better position to stave off cognitive decline in old age, according to researchers from UCLA. Their study finds women over 50 years-old who breastfed after pregnancy performed better on a series of cognitive assessments in comparison to women who did not breastfeed…

Oct 11, 2021 … EDINBURGH, Scotland — Expectant mothers can reduce the risk of premature birth by getting out in the sun during early pregnancy, according to a recent study. Researchers from the University of Edinburgh find women who get more sunlight in their first trimester reduce the chances of developing problems with their placenta that could lead to…

Sep 23, 2021 … NEW YORK — The future of American families appears to still be in COVID quarantine. A new study reveals one in two mothers are putting off plans to have any more children due to concerns about the coronavirus pandemic. Researchers from New York University’s Grossman School of Medicine finds over 49 percent of mothers who…

Sep 02, 2021 … LONDON — Babies of overweight women are more than twice as likely to develop bowel cancer when they reach adulthood, a new study warns. Researchers examining more than 18,000 mother and child pairs suggests that conditions babies experience while in the womb can be key risk factors for the disease later on. Study authors say…

Sep 02, 2021 … GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Breast milk of mothers who have been vaccinated against COVID-19 contains virus-resistant antibodies. Mothers who have been double-vaccinated pass on 100 times more antibodies to their children than those who have not been jabbed, according to a new study. Newborn babies have weaker immune systems, making it difficult for them to fend…

Aug 26, 2021 … BETHESDA, Md. — Contracting COVID-19 during pregnancy could make a woman’s unborn child more prone to diseases and health issues later on, a new study reveals. Scientists with the National Institutes of Health say mild infections in the mother can permanently damage the immune system of their offspring. The study adds that this may lead…

Aug 25, 2021 … BARCELONA, Spain — Exposure to tobacco smoke during pregnancy and as an infant can accelerate your biological clock, a new study warns. Researchers with the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) have discovered that harmful environmental factors like secondhand smoke can alter the epigenetic age of children. Previous studies show that environmental factors during pregnancy and…

Aug 15, 2021 … PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Smartphones could soon be used to diagnose the most common blood disorder, saving billions of people time and pain. An algorithm can determine whether someone is suffering from anemia simply by looking at a photograph taken on a modern phone, according to a new study. Anemia, a condition where people do not…

Aug 03, 2021 … WASHINGTON — Ketogenic diets may be very fashionable right now, but a new study warns they may be doing long-term damage to your health. Researchers say that what makes these high-fat diets different from other weight loss strategies is also increasing the risk of developing a multitude of different diseases. Those include heart disease, cancer, diabetes,…