by Erica Techo, University of Georgia Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain A new study from the University of Georgia College of Public Health found that about 6% of pregnant women reported using marijuana during the last month, and many did not associate it with health risks. The study highlights the importance of education surrounding marijuana use during...
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Study shows widely used test for gestational diabetes misses 70% of cases
September 18, 2024 by Kobe University Using a multi-step screening scheme that strikes a balance between the least burden on the pregnant women and high test sensitivity, the Kobe University obstetrician Tanimura Kenji and his graduate student Tomimoto Masako measured how many women diagnosed with gestational diabetes mellitus would have been missed had they used...
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Pregnancy after sterilization turns out to be surprisingly common
News Release 27-Aug-2024 Peer-Reviewed PublicationUniversity of California – San Francisco Study led by UCSF estimates 3 to 5% of women have unplanned pregnancies following “permanent” sterilization Tubal sterilization is thought to be a permanent form of birth control and is the most common method of contraception nationally. But a new study led by UC San...
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Just one or two cigarettes a day before or during pregnancy linked to major newborn health problems
August 20, 2024 by British Medical Journal Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainEven light smoking of just one to two cigarettes a day either before or at any time during pregnancy is significantly associated with major health problems in the newborn, finds research published online in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health. The findings add to...
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Heat waves increase risk of preterm, early-term birth
Posted July 29, 2024 As heat waves become more frequent and intense, mothers are facing increased risk of preterm and early-term labor, according to new research. This is jeopardizing the health and well-being of their babies. Pregnancy – illustrative photo. Image credit: Pixabay (Free Pixabay license) An analysis of 53 million births that occurred in...
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Heat exposure during pregnancy can lead to a lifetime of health problems
by Matthew Chersich and Darshnika Pemi Lakhoo, The Conversation Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Climate change is one of the greatest public health threats humanity has ever faced. Global warming is part of this threat. Increasing temperatures are linked to deteriorating health, especially in vulnerable populations, including pregnant women and children. Scientists have previously shown that...
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Fluoride exposure during pregnancy linked to increased risk of childhood neurobehavioral problems, study finds – public health
by Keck School of Medicine of USC Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Nearly three-quarters of the United States population receives drinking water that contains fluoride, a practice that began in 1945 to help prevent tooth decay. But recent studies suggest that fluoride exposure can cause harm to a fetus if consumed during pregnancy, a critical period...
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Cannabis use during pregnancy linked to increased risk of ADHD, autism and intellectual disability in children
EUROPEAN PSYCHIATRIC ASSOCIATION A new study presented at the European Psychiatric Association Congress 2024 reveals a significant association between prenatal cannabis use disorder (CUD) and an increased risk of neurodevelopmental disorders in offspring, including attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and intellectual disability (ID). Cannabis remains by far the most consumed illicit...
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Tobacco use in pregnancy linked to neurocognitive deficits in offspring
by Elana Gotkine Maternal tobacco use during pregnancy (MTDP) is associated with child neurocognitive deficits at ages nine to 12 years, according to a study published online Feb. 13 in JAMA Network Open. Troy B. Puga, from the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, and colleagues examined whether MTDP is associated with child neurocognitive...
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Gut microbiome changes during pregnancy may influence immune system response
by American Society for Microbiology Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDuring pregnancy, a woman’s immune system changes dramatically but researchers don’t yet understand all the underlying mechanisms. A new study shows how the gut microbiota may play a role. In a paper published in mSystems, researchers in China report that during pregnancy, changes in levels of cytokines—immune system...