Birth Season and Tooth Enamel
Researchers from the University of Lodz recently published a study in The Archives of Oral Biology claiming a connection between enamel production and season of birth.
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Anorectal Malformations Increase in 2011
Doctors at the Hospital Materno-Infantil Infanta delivered nine newborns with anorectal defects
in 2011. Doctors chose
to investigate the cases for possible cause. The results of the
investigation were published in the journal Cirugia Pediatrica.
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Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FASD) Prevalence and Policy
According to the study,cases of fetal alcohol syndrome in Australia are underreported, which
could impact the effectiveness of programs designed to reduce the number
of children born with or at risk of fetal alcohol syndrome.
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Cost-Effectiveness in Treatment of Rh-Negative Pregnant Women
Researchers in Quebec recently published a study comparing four possible treatments for Rh-negative pregnancies in an attempt to find the most cost-effective means of treatment with good clinical outcome.
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Cool Pregnant Women Have Healthier Pregnancies
According to research completed by QUT (Queensland University of Technology), pregnant women need to stay cool during the first 28 weeks of pregnancy to decrease the risk of miscarriage and birth defects.
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Racial Motivation to Avoid Pregnancy
According to researchers from Arizona State University, avoiding
pregnancy is extremely important among young men and women of all ethnic
backgrounds, but some races are more emotionally affected by the idea
of unplanned pregnancy.
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Positive Parenting and Newborns with Cystic Fibrosis
Recruiting newborns into cystic fibrosis studies is important to research, but there are no studies into how parents feel about including their recently diagnosed newborns in treatment studies.
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Predicting Risk of Weight Problems in Childhood
Researchers from the School of Community Health at the University of
Nottingham recently completed a study attempting to find a connection
between weight predictors in infancy and prevalence of weight challenges
in childhood.
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Venous Thromboembolism: Treatment in Patients with Antithrombin Deficiency
Researchers from the University of Virginia recently published new
information about a long-term study of antithrombin (AT) concentrate. AT
was given to patients with hereditary antithrombin deficiency.
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Therapeutic Apheresis for Severe Hypertriglyceridemia in Pregnancy
Serum triglyceride levels
increase during pregnancy. In some cases, serum triglyceride can reach
unsafe levels. The condition is called hypertriglyceridemia.
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Premature Babies Soothed by Lullabies
A new study published in the journal Pediatrics claims lullabies are
more than soothing songs to lure baby to sleep. Premature infants
treated in NICUs (neonatal intensive care units) showed improvements in
health associated with lullabies.
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Maternal Asthmogen Exposure and Asthma Risk in Offspring
Using information collected by the Danish National Birth Cohort,
researchers at Aarhus University revealed no significant connection
between maternal occupational exposure to asthmogens and asthma risk in
children up to age seven.
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Wi-Fi Laptops Could Be Frying Your Sperm
Men who usually rest their Wi-Fi laptops on their laps are much more
vulnerable to reduced sperm motility and degeneration of the sperm DNA
lowering the possibility of men to become fathers.
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Sani-Cloth Use May Affect Newborn Screen Results
Researchers and doctors at the Sanford School of Medicine at the
University of South Dakota noticed 10 cases of what appeared to be
malonic aciduria within seven months at the hospital.
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PMS is Associated with Early Pregnancy Symptoms
Researchers from the Institute for Clinical Psychology and
Psychotherapy in Dresden, Germany recently published a report on the
parallel between premenstrual symptoms (also known as premenstrual
syndrome or PMS) and pregnancy symptoms.
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Fracking and Infertility: Is There a Link?
Fracking is one of the hottest trends in the energy business right now and it's a word that keeps environmentalists plenty busy, too. As it grows in popularity and more wells are drilled across the country, the health aspects of the process are being closely examined.
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Fetal Alcohol Syndrome More Complex Than Once Believed
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) is a series of birth defects associated with alcohol consumption during pregnancy.
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Physical Activity During Pregnancy Saves Bone Mass
According to a study published in the Archives of Gynecology and
Obstetrics, women who exercise regularly protect bone mass during
pregnancy by doing so.
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ADHD Risk Increases With Gestational Diabetes Diagnosis
According to a report, children born to mothers with gestational diabetes have an increased risk of developing Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
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Restless Leg Syndrome in Pregnancy
Researchers in Switzerland recently published a study in the journal
Neurology assessing the prevalence and effect of restless leg syndrome
on pregnancy. Restless leg syndrome can affect sleep patterns and cause
insomnia.
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Brain Development Affected by Environment and Experience
Recent studies have revealed that maternal stress, weight and eating
habits can affect infant health well into adulthood. A new study now
reports that life experiences of the mother during pregnancy may also
have an impact on health.
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Older First-Time Moms Not at Higher Risk of Depression
Researchers at Macquarie University have found no connection between
maternal age and risk of depression. The study expressly focused on
older women.
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Neighbor’s Family Size May Affect Family Planning
The majority of participants in a recent study in Nepal claimed two
children was the ideal number (73%), but more than half of the women
continue to have children beyond the second child.
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Preserving Fertility Should Become a Priority in Cancer Care
Infertility is one of the most distressing long-term effects of cancer treatments for adolescents and teenagers.
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Fibroid Removal May Prevent Recurring Miscarriage
Many women with fibroids are told the small growths are harmless, butthat's not what researchers recently reported in the journal HumanReproduction. It appears fibroids growing inside the uterus can cause recurrent miscarriages.
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Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes and Infertility
Researchers are McGill University in Montreal, Canada recently published
a study in Human Reproduction about a possible link between preterm
birth and difficulty getting pregnant.
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MTHFR and Unexplained Recurrent Pregnancy Loss
Studies have indicated a possible connection between blood homocysteine levels and unexplained recurrent pregnancy loss (URPL).
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Fetal Yawns Captured in 4-D
The latest ultrasound technology shows us that all this delightful
activity starts long before a baby is born. Yawns, for instance, keep a
baby busy during the sixth month of gestation.
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Bacteria May Result in Preterm Birth
Bacteria could cause premature births, according to a new study.Preterm births occur when a pregnant woman's water breaks early.
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Association Between Oxidized LDL and Folate During Pregnancy
Researchers from the University of Tokyo recently published a study
in the journal Biological Research for Nursing on the possible
connection between folic acid intake and oxidized LDL (low-density
lipoprotein).
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Smoking Cessation During and After Pregnancy Study
According to the study, only 50% of women stop smoking during
pregnancy and of those, less than 35% maintain a smoke-free environment
four years after birth.
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Secret to Successful IVF Embryo Implantation Revealed
Ongoing research of IVF is raising the success rate of the procedure but one aspect of the technique has remained mysterious - the frequent inability of an embryo to implant in the uterine wall.
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Obesity May Impair Fetal Nutrition and Health
The womb is the safest environment on earth. The fetus is warm, safe and
well-fed during pregnancy, but according to a new clinical study, the
womb of an obese woman is not as healthy as that of a woman of normal
weight.
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Excess Weight Shields Fetal Heart Defects from Ultrasound
Ultrasound scans have revolutionized fetal diagnostics but they are not fool proof. A Swedish doctor says that more than six of every ten serious fetal heart defects go undetected in ultrasound scans.
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Hormone Linked to Ectopic Pregnancy
Ectopic pregnancies cause more pregnancy-related deaths than any other pregnancy complication.
Doctors and researchers have been looking for a means of determining
women who are at increased risk to help reduce the number of deaths
associated with the condition each year. New research appears to have
solved that problem.
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Fetus Gets Psychological Messages from Mom
As every mother knows, the fetus is constantly listening to the mother's heartbeat, the sounds of her digestive system and even the music sheplays outside the womb, but researchers believe the fetus hears morethan just physical sounds.
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Two-thirds of Women Can Deliver Vaginally after Cesarean
Many women who have had a cesarean section to deliver their first baby think they are stuck having a c-section for every subsequent child, but a newly released study published in BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology shows that most women can successfully deliver a second baby vaginally.
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Breastfeed 6 Months for $320?
The life-long value of breastfeeding to both mother and child is
continuously confirmed with medical studies conducted around the world.
Even so, many mothers are reluctant to take on the challenge.
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Drinking Habits of Pregnant Women
A new study published in the Ghana Medical Journal sheds light on
the drinking habits of pregnant women who choose to drink during
pregnancy, despite potential pregnancy and fetal complications.
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Sex After Childbirth: How Soon?
Pregnancy comes with a lot of questions. Some of them get asked
but many are left unspoken. One question often left unasked is, how soon
is it safe to have sex after childbirth? A team of researchers in
Australia asked the question and shared the answers.
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Salmon: Healthy Choice for Mom and Baby?
Researchers at the University of Granada have concluded that farm-raised
salmon, rich in omega-3 fatty acids, can be safely consumed two times a
week by pregnant women.
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Obesity During Pregnancy Affects Children for Years
While we know
there is a connection between maternal obesity and fetal/child health and we know there are health risks
associated with being obese during pregnancy, this study proves there
are even more dimensions to the problem.
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Protein Responsible for Cell-Cell Fusion Revealed
In healthy human tissues, cell-cell fusion is uncommon, but this
fusion is necessary for placental development during pregnancy.
Researchers have long searched for some idea or indication explaining
how the body promotes cell-cell fusion during pregnancy.
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Breastfeeding Reduces Risk of Infant Stomach Obstruction
Some babies just seem to be more fussy than others. The case could be
more physical disorder than disposition, though, and a recent study
suggests bottle-feeding may be the culprit in some cases.
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When Egg Meets Sperm: Let the Fireworks Begin!
A new study discovered a sparkling fireworks show that ignites when egg meets sperm and they’ve got the video to prove it.
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Feeding Choice, Gender and Infant Growth
A recent study published in the journal Pediatrics International
shows a correlation between feeding method and infant growth in male
offspring. Information for the study was collected by researchers at
Showa University School of Medicine in Tokyo.
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BPA Could Increase Down Syndrome Risk in Unborn Fetus
BPA, or Bisphenol A, is an ingredient in some plastics and other
household items. The chemical has been in the news for more than a year
thanks to several research studies proving negative side effects on the
fetal level with maternal exposure.
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Fetal Heart Rate Not Good Predictor of Fetal Health
According to a research study completed by the Intermountain Medical
Center, fetal heart rate may not be the best indicator of fetal health.
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Household Air Pollution and Stillbirths
Researchers from the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education
and Research in India recently published a study on the impact of
household air pollution on stillbirth rates in India. The study was
published in the journal Environmental Research.
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Egg Donation Pregnancy Risk the Same for All Age Groups
There are significant pregnancy risks for women over the age of 50 who
use assisted technologies to achieve pregnancy, though the risks are no greater for women over 50 than women under 50.
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