17 stories tagged #Pregnancy

  1. Oral Bacteria Linked to Immune Changes in Pregnancy
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    Oral Bacteria Linked to Immune Changes in Pregnancy

    New research finds connections between oral microbiota and natural killer cells in pregnant women, suggesting a potential pathway for immune modulation.

    2w ago 1 min read
  2. Type 2 Diabetes in Pregnancy Raises Inflammation Marker CRP
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    Type 2 Diabetes in Pregnancy Raises Inflammation Marker CRP

    A study shows mothers with Type 2 diabetes have higher CRP levels, while BDNF remains unchanged.

    2w ago 1 min read
  3. Hepatitis E Vaccine Shows No Increase in Fetal Loss in Pregnant Women
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    Hepatitis E Vaccine Shows No Increase in Fetal Loss in Pregnant Women

    Real-world data from South Sudan offers reassuring safety evidence for hepatitis E vaccine use in pregnancy, key for outbreak settings.

    last mo. 2 min read
  4. Venom Immunotherapy Safe During Pregnancy, Italian Study Finds
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    Venom Immunotherapy Safe During Pregnancy, Italian Study Finds

    New research shows maintenance venom immunotherapy does not increase pregnancy risks, offering reassurance for patients with severe insect sting allergies.

    last mo. 1 min read
  5. Antidepressants in Pregnancy: No Link to Autism or ADHD in Children, Study Finds
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    Antidepressants in Pregnancy: No Link to Autism or ADHD in Children, Study Finds

    Large-scale meta-analysis of over 600,000 pregnancies shows no increased risk of autism or ADHD from antidepressants when accounting for maternal mental health.

    last mo. 1 min read
  6. Prenatal Veggie Exposure May Shape Children’s Food Preferences
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    Prenatal Veggie Exposure May Shape Children’s Food Preferences

    A study suggests that flavors from a mother's diet during pregnancy could influence children's vegetable acceptance years later.

    last mo. 1 min read
  7. Pregnancy Profoundly Rewires the Brain, First Detailed Scans Reveal
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    Pregnancy Profoundly Rewires the Brain, First Detailed Scans Reveal

    Neuroscientists map the dramatic brain changes during pregnancy, challenging outdated 'mommy brain' myths.

    last mo. 1 min read
  8. New App Helps Obese Mothers Manage Pregnancy Weight Gain
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    New App Helps Obese Mothers Manage Pregnancy Weight Gain

    A clinical trial shows a smartphone app, combined with standard care, effectively reduces excessive gestational weight gain in pregnant women with overweight or obesity.

    2mo ago 1 min read