Critical windows to turn away junk food craving
University of Adelaide researchers have shown there are two critical windows during the developmental pathway to adulthood when exposure to junk food is most harmful, particularly for baby girls.
This work leads on from earlier...
Smoking may be seen in unborn babies
The harmful effects of smoking during pregnancy may be reflected in the facial movements of mothers’ unborn babies, new research has suggested.
Researchers at Durham and Lancaster universities said the findings of their pilot study...
Number of births may affect mum’s future heart health
Women who give birth to four or more children are more likely to have cardiovascular changes that can be early indicators of heart disease than women who have fewer children, new research by University...
Smoking when pregnant increases cancer risk for daughters
A new study has found women who smoke when pregnant are putting their daughters at a greater risk of developing ovarian and breast cancer later in life.
The Australian National University (ANU) study, published in...
New mums more satisfied after giving birth in a public hospital
Women who give birth in a public hospital are more confident parents compared to women who have babies privately, a new Australian study has found.
A joint study by Queensland University of Technology and the...
Importance of dental health in pregnancy
Assistant Minister for Health Jai Rowell recently launched a new video resource aimed at providing women with practical advice on maintaining good dental health during pregnancy.
Mr Rowell said the video was funded by a...
Medication, lifestyle changes slow gestational diabetes progression
Women with a history of gestational diabetes face a heightened risk of developing Type 2 diabetes for years after giving birth, but intensive lifestyle intervention or a medication regimen can have a protective effect...
Managing mum’s blood pressure doesn’t harm her unborn child
Health researchers have been surprised by the results of a major international study which shows that tightly controlling blood pressure in pregnant women has no harmful effects for their babies.
The international study shows that,...
Managing mum's blood pressure doesn't harm her unborn child
Health researchers have been surprised by the results of a major international study which shows that tightly controlling blood pressure in pregnant women has no harmful effects for their babies.
The international study shows that,...
Effect of Thyroid Disorders on Reproductive Health
Thyroid disease can have significant effects on a woman’s reproductive health and screening for women presenting with fertility problems and recurrent early pregnancy loss should be considered.
A recently published study examines evidence about effect...
