Topic: Bacteria are connected to how babies experience fear New research from MSU shows that an infant’s gut microbiome could contain clues to help monitor and support healthy neurological development Why do some babies react to perceived danger more than others? According to new research from Michigan State University and the University of North Carolina,…
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Topic: What to Know About Bronchitis During Pregnancy While people who are pregnant are not truly immunosuppressed, the delicate balance of the immune system during pregnancy can be upset by viral infections, including bronchitis. Bronchitis Symptoms Bronchitis often develops along with a viral infection. Symptoms may include: A cough that may be dry or productive…
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Topic: Air pollution exposure during pregnancy may boost babies’ obesity risk Women exposed to higher levels of air pollution during pregnancy have babies who grow unusually fast in the first months after birth, putting on excess fat that puts them at risk of obesity and related diseases later in life, new CU Boulder research shows.…
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Topic: Hypertension Symptoms Often Mistaken for Menopause in Middle-Aged Women One in 2 women may develop hypertension, or high blood pressure, before age 60. But a group of European doctors warn that many of these women may miss out on needed treatment to help prevent events like heart attacks and strokes because their hypertension symptoms…
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Topic: Chiropractic Care During Pregnancy For several months, a pregnant Portland, Oregon-based woman in her early 30s suffered from debilitating pain in her pubic bone area. She had trouble walking. Taking the stairs was agonizing. The woman even had a hard time standing on one leg long enough to pull on a pair of pants,…
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Topic: As menopause approaches, some women suffer ‘brain fog’ and memory loss Pat Lea, 72, a longtime friend who lives in England, began forgetting words midsentence when she was 48, impairing her ability to speak in public and provoking countless embarrassing moments. Lea, then a housing benefits manager in a London borough, tried making light…
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Topic: Expert approved tips to lose weight post pregnancy It is a difficult task for some mothers to achieve a healthy weight post-pregnancy. It can even be stressful while taking care of a newborn baby, recovering from childbirth, adjusting to a new routine and fulfilling the mom roles. However, it is extremely important to return…
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Topic: Tips to Help Make Women’s Health a Priority Springtime is a season of renewal, with this year’s transition bringing added significance as many states continue reopening amid the COVID-19 pandemic. As more people become vaccinated and some families start to gather in person again, it may be an ideal time to think about ways…
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Topic: From menopause to anxiety: the new tech tackling women’s health problems Apps tracking hormones and a gadget combatting hot flushes are some of the latest innovations in the femtech market, which is predicted to be worth $60bn by 2027. When lifelong worrier Louise Stevenson asked her husband whether her anxiety was damaging, his answer…
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Topic: Acetaminophen use in pregnancy linked to autism, attention deficit in children Pregnant women’s use of acetaminophen may increase the odds of autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in their children, according to an analysis of cord blood from nearly 1,000 children. The study design has a major limitation: Cord blood provides only a…
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