Pregnancy
Prenatal Cannabis Use Impacts Brain Development
Health
Summary: A new study suggests prenatal cannabis exposure may influence long-term brain development and mental health. Researchers used data from the ABCD ...
Weight-loss drugs linked to mysterious pregnancies, say scientists
Health
Injectable drugs Ozempic and Wegovy, originally meant for diabetes treatment, have swept the world as weight management medication. These are especially prevalent ...
‘I was screaming that I wanted my epidural, begging the staff over and over again’
Health
Leigh Milner had one requirement for her upcoming birth: she wanted epidural pain relief. “I dreaded being in agony and knew I’d ...
Prenatal Amphetamine Exposure Impacts Brain Development
Health
Summary: A new study used C. elegans to study the long-term effects of amphetamine exposure during embryogenesis, finding significant alterations in dopamine-related ...
Gut Bacteria Gas Linked to Pregnancy Hormone, Mood Regulation, and PPD
Health
Summary: Researchers discovered that gut bacteria produce a hormone involved in pregnancy and postpartum depression treatment by modifying steroids in bile. This ...
Mom’s Stress Hormone Shapes Child’s IQ
Health
Summary: Elevated cortisol levels during the third trimester of pregnancy are linked to lower IQ scores in 7-year-old boys, but not in ...
Maternal Cytokine Levels Linked to Child’s Mental Health
Health
Summary: Researchers discovered a critical role for the cytokine XCL1 in fetal brain development and the emotional behavior of offspring, challenging previous ...
I was ‘really selfish’ to have a baby at 41, says BBC presenter Rachel Burden as she reveals the difficulties she experienced during her fourth pregnancy
Entertainment
Broadcaster Rachel Burden has said that her decision to have a baby at the age of 41 was a ‘really selfish thing ...
New Research Indicates That Popular Diabetes Drug Could Impact Brain Development During Pregnancy
Health
Research indicates that metformin, while beneficial for pregnant animals, might not positively affect their offspring, underscoring the complexity of managing gestational diabetes ...
The health lobby loves trying to terrify women. I won’t listen anymore
Health
Women, and increasingly middle-aged women, bear the brunt of the health anxiety machine. Adding to the burden, a recent Lancet report has ...