Tag: prenatal health
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Prenatal Famine Elevates Multigenerational Infectious Disease Risk
Overview: Famine in the Womb and Long-Term Health Exposure to severe food shortages during pregnancy has long been thought to shape a child’s future health. A recent examination of the Great Chinese Famine of the mid-20th century adds a striking dimension: the impact of famine in utero may ripple across generations, elevating the risk of…
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COVID-19 During Pregnancy: Links to Neurodevelopmental Risks in Young Children
Overview: COVID-19 During Pregnancy and Early Development Emerging research highlights a concerning connection between maternal COVID-19 infection during pregnancy and an increased risk of neurodevelopmental diagnoses in children by age 3. Findings published in Obstetrics & Gynecology add to a growing body of evidence that respiratory infections and systemic illness in expectant mothers can influence…
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Fetal Immune Activation Shapes Memory Aging: Sex Differences
Intro: How early brain development influences aging and memory Population aging in the United States is accelerating, with projections showing a growing share of adults aged 65 and older. While lifestyle, genetics, and health conditions influence memory in later life, mounting evidence points to prenatal periods as a foundational phase that can shape memory circuits…