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UrduPregnancy complications such as preeclampsia and gestational diabetes have recently been associated with a higher risk of developing heart disease later in life. But a new Northwestern Medicine study has found obesity before or during pregnancy is the actual root cause of future cardiovascular disease.
Tag: Maternal Obesity
Maternal obesity during pregnancy linked to higher risk of colorectal cancer in adult offspring
Infants whose mothers were obese during pregnancy may have a heightened risk of developing colorectal cancer later in life, according to new research led by public health experts at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth).
The Latest Science on Staying Healthy During Pregnancy
Healthy habits are particularly important during pregnancy. Four new studies being presented at NUTRITION 2021 LIVE ONLINE look at how supplements, eating habits and physical activity can affect various aspects of health during pregnancy.
Excess Weight Among Pregnant Women May Interfere With Child’s Developing Brain
Obesity in expectant mothers may hinder the development of the babies’ brains as early as the second trimester, a new study finds.