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Mother's Diet Influences Infant Sex: High Energy Intake Linked To Conception Of Sons
New research provides the
first evidence that a
child's sex is associated
with the mother's diet. A
new study shows a clear link
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Clues To Ancestral Origin Of Placenta Emerge In Genetics Study
Researchers have uncovered
the first clues about the
ancient origins of a
mother's intricate lifeline
to her unborn baby, the
... > full story
Eating Soy Foods In Puberty Protects Against Breast Cancer, Evidence Now Suggests
Evidence is growing from
animal and human studies
that genistein, a potent
chemical found in soy,
protects against development
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Prenatal Exposure To Drugs, Alcohol And Tobacco Affect The Brain Into Early Adolescence, Scans Show
Over 1 million babies born
annually in the United
States are exposed to drugs,
alcohol or tobacco while in
utero. New research suggests
... > full story
- Mother's Diet Influences Infant Sex: High Energy Intake Linked To Conception Of Sons
- Clues To Ancestral Origin Of Placenta Emerge In Genetics Study
- Eating Soy Foods In Puberty Protects Against Breast Cancer, Evidence Now Suggests
- Prenatal Exposure To Drugs, Alcohol And Tobacco Affect The Brain Into Early Adolescence, Scans Show
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Too Much Or Too Little Weight Gain Poses Risks To Pregnant Mothers, Babies
May 9, 2008 — Women who gain more or less than recommended amounts of weight during pregnancy are likely to increase the risk of problems for both themselves and their child, according to a new report. Among the ... > full story -
Mothers' High Normal Blood Sugar Levels Place Infants At Risk For Birth Problems
May 8, 2008 — Pregnant women with blood sugar levels in the higher range of normal -- but not high enough to be considered diabetes -- are more likely than women with lower blood sugar levels to give birth to ... > full story -
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New Saliva-based HIV Test May Speed Up Detection
May 6, 2008 — The usual waiting period for the results of a HIV test can seem like an eternity, especially in emergency situations where results are needed immediately. Also it requires a blood sample, which is ... > full story -
Mothers And Offspring Can Share Cells Throughout Life
May 5, 2008 — Cutting the umbilical cord doesn't necessarily sever the physical link between mother and child. Many cells pass back and forth between the mother and fetus during pregnancy and can be detected in ... > full story -
Treatment Advances For Fibroids, Menopause
May 5, 2008 — Women with fibroids and endometriosis facing the possibility of hysterectomy may now choose less invasive treatment options to preserve fertility, according to a Yale professor presenting at the ... > full story -
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Nearly One-third Of US Parents Don't Know What To Expect Of Infants
May 4, 2008 — Almost one-third of US parents have a surprisingly low-level knowledge of typical infant development and unrealistic expectations for their child's physical, social and emotional growth. The new ... > full story -
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How To Meet The Demands Of Pregnancy And Career
May 2, 2008 — Being pregnant with a job is hard work. Not only is there that extra weight to carry around, but planning a happy and healthy pregnancy involves navigating tricky issues like scheduling your doctor's ... > full story -
Studies Of Diet Offer Little Insight To Preventing Pregnancy-Related Diabetes
April 30, 2008 — Many health care professionals suspect that a low glycemic diet may play a significant role in controlling pregnancy-related diabetes, but a recent review of evidence evaluating the effects of diet ... > full story -
Diabetes Before Motherhood More Than Doubled In Six Years, Study Finds
April 28, 2008 — A Kaiser Permanente study in Diabetes Care that found diabetes before motherhood more than doubled in six years among 175,249 teenage and adult women. This is the largest and most diverse study to ... > full story -
Involving Partners Of Pregnant Women In Africa To Improve AIDS Prevention
April 28, 2008 — In the Ivory Coast, scientists conducted a two-year follow-up of a group of women after the offer of an HIV test during pregnancy. Such monitoring showed the importance for them of communication with ... > full story
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