Healthy Pregnancy

A research team at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) has found evidence in a comprehensive long-term study that psychological stress during pregnancy may be linked to changes in children’s early hormonal...

An international research team from Stanford Medicine, the University of California San Diego, and the University of Oxford has developed a novel wearable ultrasound patch capable of continuously monitoring blood flow in the fetus and the umbilical cord. The flexible device is applied directly to the pregnant woman’s abdomen and provides real-time information about the unborn...

According to a new study by University College Cork (UCC), children who regularly consume foods high in fat and sugar may experience lasting changes in the brain that persist long after their diet has improved. The researchers also found that beneficial gut bacteria an...

A recent study published in the journal *Scientific Reports* highlights the enormous extent of mental health challenges during pregnancy. Researchers analyzed data from Africa, Asia, and South America and reached an alarming conclusion: Nearly one in three pregnant wom...

According to recent research, children who consumed the least amount of seafood at age 7 tended to exhibit less “prosocial” behavior at ages 7 and 9 than children who regularly ate seafood. “Prosocial” behavior includes friendly interactions, altruism, and sharing. The new