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How breast milk changes from day to night and why timing matters
7+ mon, 5+ day ago (560+ words) Researchers uncover how breast milk acts like a biological clock, delivering timed hormonal and microbial signals that may influence a baby's circadian rhythm, immunity, and long-term development. A new study published in Frontiers in Nutrition demonstrates day-night fluctuations in human…...
Placenta and prenatal hormones may drive human brain evolution
9+ mon, 3+ week ago (497+ words) The placenta and the hormones it produces may have played a crucial role in the evolution of the human brain, while also leading to the behavioral traits that have made human societies able to thrive and expand, according to a…...
Machine learning model may provide an earning warning of preeclampsia in late gestation
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (733+ words) A machine-learning model developed by Weill Cornell Medicine investigators may provide clinicians with an early warning of a complication that can occur late in pregnancy. Preeclampsia is a sudden. .. Machine learning model may provide an earning warning of preeclampsia in…...
New research positions the placenta at the center of human neurodevelopment and evolution
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (712+ words) In a Genomic Press Interview published today in Brain Medicine, Dr. Alex Tsompanidis highlights an exciting new idea that positions the placenta at the center of human neurodevelopment and evolution, challenging conventional wisdom about the origins of autism and human…...
Using placental growth factor to predict preeclampsia risk in pregnant women with sickle cell disease
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (291+ words) In pregnant women with sickle cell disease, the risk of developing early-onset preeclampsia can be determined by measuring levels of a protein associated with placental function and development. These findings provide insight that may help clinicians to anticipate and mitigate…...
How the Placenta Predicts Lifelong Health and Disease Risk
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (249+ words) The placenta plays a central role in fetal development by regulating nutrient transfer, hormonal signaling, and immune interactions, thereby shaping lifelong health outcomes. Evidence from developmental programming research indicates that placental structure and function, as well as environmental exposures during…...
Gut bacteria may connect pregnancy diet to childhood autism
8+ mon, 6+ day ago (762+ words) Scientists are uncovering how what mothers eat during pregnancy could influence gut microbes and shape brain development in their children, potentially influencing autism risk in the next generation. ASD is linked to genetic and environmental factors, including immune-inflammatory pathways, and…...
Automated insulin delivery improves glucose control in pregnant women with Type 1 diabetes
5+ mon, 5+ hour ago (549+ words) An international study co-led by University of Calgary researchers has found new insulin delivery technology helps control glucose levels during pregnancy for those with Type 1 diabetes, which is crucial to the health of women and their newborns. The technology, known…...
Researchers find leading causes of death among pregnant and postpartum women
2+ mon, 1+ day ago (449+ words) Researchers at Columbia University have found that accidental drug overdose, homicide, and suicide are the leading causes of death among pregnant and postpartum women. The findings were published in. .. Researchers find leading causes of death among pregnant and postpartum women…...
Prenatal exposure to opioid analgesics not linked to increased risk of autism or ADHD
6+ mon, 4+ week ago (673+ words) Previous studies have suggested that children exposed to opioid pain medications while in the womb have higher rates of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and attention- deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), but a new study finds that any increased risk could be…...