Healthy Pregnancy

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

A recent study by the University of California, Riverside provides new insights into how the SARS-CoV-2 virus might interact with the very early stages of human development. The focus is on whether and how sensi...