New Study Helps Understand Role of Gut Microbiome in Gestational Diabetes
University of Illinois Chicago via Newswise – Researchers at University of Illinois Chicago have identified changes in the gut microbiome that can lead to gestational diabetes. “The…
Chemical Commonly Found in Consumer Products May Disrupt a Hormone Needed for Healthy Pregnancy
Rutgers University-New Brunswick via Newswise – Exposure to phthalates—a group of chemicals found in everything from plastics to personal care products to electronics—may disrupt an important hormone…
Diet and Folic Acid Can Influence Pregnancy Outcomes
Flinders University via News-Medical Net – Healthy dietary choices are not only important for expectant mothers during the early months of pregnancy but equally important in…
Israeli Algorithm Learns to Predict Gestational Diabetes
Naama Barak via Israel21c – Weizmann Institute scientists discover nine parameters that identify women at a high risk of developing diabetes during pregnancy. Pregnancy is…