Tag: Pregnancy
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Thyroid Dysfunction in Pregnancy and Autism Risk: What New Research Suggests
Overview: A Growing Area of Maternal-Fetal Health Emerging research is increasingly focusing on how maternal health during pregnancy can influence child development. A recent study published in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism highlights a potential link between persistent thyroid hormone imbalance during pregnancy and an elevated risk of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) in…
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Jo Bo Ah Announces Pregnancy: Expecting First Child After Wedding
Joyful News for Jo Bo Ah and Her Fans South Korean actress Jo Bo Ah has shared the heartwarming update that she is expecting her first child. Her agency, XYZ Studio, confirmed the news and said the baby is due next year. This announcement follows Jo Bo Ah’s intimate October 2024 wedding, which was celebrated…
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GLP-1 Medications and Pregnancy: Early Signals, Important Caveats
Overview: GLP-1 Drugs and Pregnancy Concerns Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists, including popular medications like Ozempic, are widely used to manage type 2 diabetes and support weight loss. Recent studies have raised questions about potential pregnancy-related risks for people taking these drugs. However, researchers stress that the data are preliminary, come with important caveats, and…
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You’re mourning the imagined child you pictured: How to manage gender reveal disappointment
Understanding the ache behind a gender reveal disappointment Many parents carry vivid visions of what life with a child will be. A hoped-for son, a desire for a daughter, or simply a sense that a certain future will unfold in a particular way. When a gender reveal or early scan challenges those visions, the emotional…
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World Diabetes Day 2025: Why Diabetes Affects Women More
World Diabetes Day 2025: Understanding the gender gap in diabetes World Diabetes Day 2025 shines a spotlight on a troubling reality: diabetes often affects women differently and sometimes more severely than men. A growing body of research shows that hormonal shifts, pregnancy, menopause, and gender-based disparities in access to care contribute to distinct challenges for…
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Tylenol Use During Pregnancy Not Linked to Autism or ADHD: A Critical Review
Overview: A Contested Link Between Tylenol and Neurodevelopment A recent research review challenges a widely publicized assertion by political leaders that acetaminophen (Tylenol) use during pregnancy increases the risk of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in offspring. The study’s authors argue that the studies cited by the White House to support those…
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New Review Challenges Tylenol and Autism/ADHD Link During Pregnancy
Background: The Tylenol Debate in Pregnancy For years, physicians and researchers have debated whether acetaminophen use during pregnancy could influence neurodevelopmental outcomes in children, including autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The discussion intensified after statements from the White House suggesting a potential risk associated with maternal Tylenol use. A newly published research…
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Tylenol Use During Pregnancy Not Linked to Autism or ADHD Update: What the Review Finds
Overview: New review questions the link between Tylenol and neurodevelopmental risks A controversial claim from the White House suggested that using Tylenol, or acetaminophen, during pregnancy could increase the chances of autism spectrum disorders and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in children. A recent research review, however, argues that the supporting studies are flawed and that the evidence…
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Why pregnancy and breastfeeding may lower breast cancer risk: what the latest science suggests
Introduction For decades, researchers have noted that pregnancy and breastfeeding are linked to a lower lifetime risk of breast cancer. Recent studies are beginning to unravel why these protective effects occur, offering clues about how breast tissue changes during and after pregnancy can influence cancer risk decades later. This piece examines what the latest science…
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Why pregnancy and breastfeeding may lower breast cancer risk: new clues from science
Understanding the link between pregnancy, breastfeeding, and breast cancer risk For years, researchers have observed that women who become pregnant earlier and who breastfeed tend to have a lower long-term risk of breast cancer. While biology is complex and individual risk is shaped by many factors, recent studies are helping to explain how pregnancy and…