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Fathers Typically Older Than Mothers Across Human
Fathers Typically Older Than Mothers Across Human History

Men have historically fathered children about seven years later than women, a trend that persists throughout human history, according to a comprehensive analysis.

August 2023

Newborn Screening for Spinal Muscular Atrophy May
Newborn Screening for Spinal Muscular Atrophy May Improve Mobility

Screening newborns for spinal muscular atrophy leads to improved mobility outcomes two years after diagnosis, according to a recent study.

August 2023

Chronic Inflammation Linked to Reduced Breastfeedi
Chronic Inflammation Linked to Reduced Breastfeeding Capacity and Obesity

Chronic inflammation in breastfeeding mothers can lead to decreased milk production, particularly among individuals with obesity.

August 2023

UK Launches Newborn Genome Program
UK Launches Newborn Genome Program

The UK announces plans to sequence the genomes of 100,000 babies as part of the ’Newborn Genome Program’ to expedite rare genetic disease detection and treatment.

August 2023

Argentina Utilizes Native Fish in Dengue Control
Argentina Utilizes Native Fish in Dengue Control

Water mothers, a species native to Argentina, are effective in eliminating Aedes aegypti mosquito eggs, providing a natural solution to combat dengue, as revealed by a study from the Faculty of Agronomy of the UBA.

July 2023

Hypertension Risk Following Pregnancy
Hypertension Risk Following Pregnancy

Approximately 1 in 10 women may develop hypertension after pregnancy, particularly those over 35 years old, smokers, or those who underwent cesarean sections.

July 2023

Homicide a Leading Cause of Death in Pregnant Wome
Homicide a Leading Cause of Death in Pregnant Women

Intimate partner violence and firearms create a lethal combination, contributing to homicide as one of the leading causes of death in pregnant women in the US, experts warn.

July 2023

Maternal Diet and Childhood Obesity Risk
Maternal Diet and Childhood Obesity Risk

A mother’s consumption of ultra-processed foods correlates with an increased risk of obesity in children, highlighting the importance of maternal diet in shaping offspring health.

June 2023

High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy Raises Offspring
High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy Raises Offspring Mortality Risk

Offspring of mothers with high blood pressure during pregnancy face an increased risk of mortality from birth to early adulthood, highlighting the long-term health consequences of maternal hypertension.

June 2023

Biomarkers Predicting Preeclampsia Risk
Biomarkers Predicting Preeclampsia Risk

A new study identifies biomarkers that could predict the risk of preeclampsia, offering potential avenues for preventing serious complications in pregnant women with hypertensive disorders.

June 2023

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