Smartphone app could improve aspirin use for healthy pregnancies Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli3 Nov 2021 9:15 AM ISTLow-dose aspirin during pregnancy can help prevent preeclampsia, a serious, yet common, hypertension disorder - but it is underused among high-risk...
PFAS exposure linked to late-onset preeclampsia, finds study Hina Zahid2 Nov 2021 7:02 PM ISTPerfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), sometimes referred to as "forever chemicals," are long-lasting, man-made substances known to pollute the drinking...
Pregnancy loss may increase risk oof cardiovascular disease, finds Study Dr. Shravani Dali2 Nov 2021 9:00 AM ISTPregnancy loss (PL) is significantly associated with a greater cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk, according to a recent study published in the...
Vitamin D intake benefits pregnant women exposed to household air pollution: Study Medha Baranwal2 Nov 2021 9:00 AM ISTGhana: A recent study published in the journal Indoor Air, provides first evidence on the ameliorating role of vitamin D intake on the effect of...
Oral contraceptives tied to lower risk of dysglycemia in women with PCOS: Study Medha Baranwal30 Oct 2021 9:00 AM ISTUK: The use of combined oral contraceptive pills (COCP) in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) reduces the risk of dysglycemia regardless of...
Metformin as good as insulin for glycemic control, for preventing complications in GDM: Study Dr. Shravani Dali29 Oct 2021 9:45 AM ISTMetformin is as good as insulin for glycemic control and improving neonatal outcomes in women with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). ...
Preterm delivery may increase future risks of chronic hypertension among women: JAMA MD Editorial Team29 Oct 2021 9:00 AM ISTPreterm birth is an important issue in public health and is a major part of worldwide neonatal mortality and morbidity. Preterm delivery has been...
Bedtime snacks tied to moderate increase in fasting blood sugar in gestational diabetes: Study Medha Baranwal28 Oct 2021 10:45 AM ISTAustralia: A recent study in the journal Diabetic Medicine has found that taking a bedtime snack slightly increases fasting blood sugar levels in...
Women with T1D at increased risk of pregnancy complications due to change in gut microbiome MD Editorial Team28 Oct 2021 9:00 AM ISTWomen with T1D at increased risk of pregnancy complications due to change in gut microbiome, finds a new study.During pregnancy, women with type 1...
Use of personal vaginal lubricants doesn't alter vaginal microbiota or increase inflammation: Study Medha Baranwal28 Oct 2021 9:00 AM ISTUSA: According to a recent study comparing cytokine profiles and microbiota before and after vaginal lubricant use and condomless vaginal sex, women...
Maternal cholesterol during pregnancy linked with heart attack severity in adult offspring Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli27 Oct 2021 9:00 AM ISTSophia-Antipolis: A small study has suggested that high maternal cholesterol in pregnancy is associated with more serious heart attacks in young...
Breastfeeding may have long-term benefits for the mother's brain, finds study Hina Zahid26 Oct 2021 9:00 AM ISTWomen over the age of 50 who had breastfed their babies performed better on cognitive tests compared to women who had never breastfed, finds a new...
