Low-Fiber Diet During Pregnancy May Harm Baby's Brain

• Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
• July 28, 2023
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Too little fiber in Mom's diet during pregnancy may slow a baby's mental development, Japanese research suggests.

Animal studies have found that a low-fiber diet during pregnancy slows brain nerve function in offspring. The new study, published July 27 in the journal

During Pregnancy, the Less Caffeine the Better: Expert

• Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
• July 23, 2023
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When it comes to pregnancy and caffeinated drinks, less is best, says an expert, warning women to avoid energy drinks in particular.

"Energy drinks contain varying amounts of caffeine, so check nutrition labels to understand how much caffeine and other ingredients they c...

Consumer Reports Warns of Mercury in Canned Tuna

• Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
• February 10, 2023
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Canned tuna is known to contain low levels of mercury, but a new Consumer Reports investigation has found spikes of the neurotoxin in some cans.

The organization tested five popular tuna brands, CBS News reported.

While the mercury levels were all within U...

Seafood in Pregnancy: To Eat or Not to Eat?

• Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
• January 24, 2023
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Pregnant women hear a lot of "Do this"and "Don't do that"advice about what is safe to eat.

But one recommendation that's particularly important involves seafood: During pregnancy, women need to eat enough seafood to gain the health benefits, but not so much to raise the ...

Another Mediterranean Diet Bonus: Healthier Pregnancies

• Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
• December 27, 2022
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The Mediterranean diet delivers plenty of health dividends, and new research now discovers it may lower complications during pregnancy.

Specifically, women who stuck to the diet had a 21% overall reduced risk of preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, preterm birth, delivery...

Even a Little Coffee in Pregnancy Might Stunt a Child's Growth

• Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
• November 1, 2022
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Most pregnant women are told it's safe to have one cup of coffee a day because it won't trigger miscarriages or preterm deliveries, but new research suggests a surprising risk: Moms-to-be who consume caffeine, even in small amounts, may have shorter kids.

"The main takea...

First Good Evidence That Babies React to Taste, Smell in Womb

• By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
• September 22, 2022
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At the kitchen table, babies trying different foods might look eager or offended, depending on the flavor of what they are asked to eat.

It turns out infants may develop those taste differences while still in the womb, according to a new study that delivered the first di...

Majority of Pregnant U.S. Women Were Already in Poor Health: Study

• February 15, 2022
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Once they're pregnant, women have a lot of checkups to make sure they stay healthy. But a mom's health preconception is vitally important, too, and a growing cause for concern.

Increasingly, moms in the United States are starting their pregnancies already having heart ri...

Mom's Pre-Pregnancy Weight Could Affect Odds for Child's Asthma, Allergies

• Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
• November 19, 2021
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Can your weight before pregnancy determine your baby's chances of developing asthma or allergies?

Yes, claims a study that looked at that question, as well as whether weight gain during pregnancy might have an impact.

"We did find that there was a link bet...