Heart & Metabolic Health

1+ day, 8+ hour ago   (850+ words) The placenta is one of the most remarkable engineering feats of human biology, building an intricate network of fetal blood vessels in a matter of weeks to deliver oxygen and nutrients to a growing baby....

2+ day, 7+ hour ago   (232+ words) Key nutrients like iron, vitamin B12, and omega-3 fatty acids require specific attention through food pairings, fortified foods, and potential supplementation Pulses, lentils, paneer, tofu, and dairy are reliable vegetarian protein sources, and combining grains with legumes enhances amino acid profiles…...

2+ day, 19+ hour ago   (144+ words) This makes the period after childbirth particularly important for identifying and managing future cardiometabolic risks. The researchers found a clear link between greater breastfeeding intensity and healthier levels of certain blood fats. Women who breastfed at high intensity had: Also,…...

3+ day, 8+ hour ago   (139+ words) Kim Min-kyung Shares Update on Postpartum Recovery: “Choosing Not to Go to a Postpartum Care Center Was the Right Decision” mk.co.kr Kim Min-kyung, an actress and former Miss Korea contestant, shared an update on her postpartum recovery at…...

3+ day, 14+ hour ago   (559+ words) Shahrazad Scott was diagnosed with prediabetes and was working to get healthier and lose weight. She wanted children, but nothing was planned. She was excited when she found out she was pregnant. “Things happen when they’re supposed to happen,” she…...

4+ day, 21+ hour ago   (414+ words) What a mother eats during pregnancy may influence more than her own health. A new study suggests that the quality of a mother's diet during pregnancy could also be linked to her child's risk of being overweight or obese by…...

5+ day, 6+ hour ago   (329+ words) What mothers eat during pregnancy may influence both maternal health and infant growth. A new study suggests that different dietary patterns are linked with maternal weight, maternal characteristics, and infant growth. Published in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, the…...

5+ day, 10+ hour ago   (1008+ words) Study: Maternal Consumption of Fruits, Vegetables and Fruit Juices in Relation to Offspring Weight at 4 Years. Image Credit: RecCameraStock / Shutterstock Childhood obesity has been increasing worldwide over the past decades, and Spain has the second-highest prevalence of this condition among…...

5+ day, 22+ hour ago   (747+ words) Pre‑eclampsia affects 1–5 out of every 100 pregnant women, especially first‑time mothers. Most cases are mild, but a small number can become severe and even life‑threatening if not monitored closely Dr Johnson Kuttiyil Joseph Her story is far more…...

6+ day, 9+ hour ago   (919+ words) Distinct eating patterns emerged among pregnant women, alongside striking differences in maternal health and subtler signals in how babies grew before birth. From mother’s plate to newborn’s health: dietary patterns and pregnancy outcomes - a cohort study. Image Credit: Natalia Deriabina…...