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Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is diabetes that occurs during pregnancy. A defining feature of diabetes is a high level of sugar in the blood (called blood glucose). Blood glucose rises when the body doesn’t produce enough of the hormone insulin, or when the body’s cells do not respond properly to insulin. More...
Children with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) are more likely to have mothers who were obese or had diabetes during pregnancy, according to a study presented at the American Society of Nephrology's 43rd Annual Meeting and Scientific Exposition, by Christine W. Hsu, MD (University of Washington, Seattle) and colleagues. More...
Expectant mothers facing mood swings, morning sickness and midnight cravings might also have to consider another factor — stress — during their pregnancy, according to researchers at the Alberta Children's Hospital. A new study is examining the role a mother's stress has on the health of her infant, both before and after the baby is born.
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Whether fish-derived or vegetarian, omega-3 has become a household term. Supplement sales continue to grow, and more and more foods are being fortified with the healthy fatty acids. But getting omega-3 foods into the mainstream remains a challenge. More...
Constipation is the gastrointestinal problem of failing to pass stool at least three times per week and with enough water content to make the process comfortable. Hard, dry stool passed infrequently can be avoided by drinking plenty of water, eating a good mix of high-fiber foods like fresh fruits and vegetables and getting plenty of exercise. To avoid constipation difficulties, avoid certain foods as well.
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Healthy food choices for children supply much more than just vital nutrients for growth – they provide the foundation for lifelong wholesome eating habits. But getting kids to eat well is not always an easy task.
Research shows that the more often kids are exposed to healthy foods, the more likely they are to start enjoying them. Other ways to get kids excited about food is to include them in the menu-planning and food-preparation process. More...
When prenatal diagnosis detects the severe heart defect hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS) in a fetus, a comprehensive prenatal evaluation is important to provide parents an accurate prognosis. In HLHS, one of the heart's pumping chambers is severely underdeveloped. However, say researchers, in two-thirds of cases, reconstructive surgery affords the infant an excellent chance of early survival. More...
A blood test for ectopic pregnancies which could help save the fertility of thousands of women is being developed by scientists. It would enable the life-threatening condition to be diagnosed within a day, instead of the several weeks it takes for tests to come back now.
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If you're looking for some pregnancy advice, or just want to find out about pregnancy symptoms, or what's happening to your body and your growing baby, you can find out everything you need to know in our pregnancy guide. More...
A University of Illinois study released yesterday shows that the cancer fighter in broccoli, sulforaphane, has friends in lower gut bacteria which help the vegetable release its power. Our own bacteria help us absorb the goodness. "This discovery raises the possibility that we will be able to enhance the activity of these bacteria in the colon, increasing broccoli's cancer-preventive power," said Elizabeth Jeffery, a professor of human nutrition at the school. More...
They might be active and eat their vegetables, but could your children still suffer from long-term health problems because they consume a diet that contains a high amount of wheat? A recent study at the University of Maryland reveals that the prevalence of people suffering from gluten-intolerance and celiac disease has significantly increased over the past 30 years. Researchers found that more people are losing their tolerance to gluten, the gluey protein found in wheat, barley and rye, as they grow older. More...
New Canadian guidelines aim to identify fractures caused by weakened bones in people over the age of 50. Osteoporosis Canada released the guidelines Tuesday in the Canadian Medical Association Journal, with the aim of improving the diagnosis and treatment of fragility fractures caused by osteoporosis. Fragility fractures are responsible for excess death and disease, chronic pain and economic costs, said guideline author Dr. Alexandra Papaioannou, a professor of medicine in the geriatrics division at McMaster University and Hamilton Health Sciences. More...
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