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Microbial richness of breast milk is influenced by mother’s weight and mode of delivery
Human breast milk has been shown to boost the immune system of newborns and enhance nutrient absorption by promoting the growth of useful bacteria in the intestinal tract. And now, Spanish... Read more
Physical inactivity and television watching linked to dwindling sperm quality
Guys, for the sake of your sperm’s health, you may want to ditch that TV remote and head for the gym more often. A new study reports that the observed general decline in semen quality over the past few decades is most probably due to the increasingly sedentary... Read more
A cause for global awareness: French sperm counts declining steadily
French men’s bedroom reputation has been quite shaken by the results of one of the largest sperm quality study. The research has revealed that, in recent decades, French males’ sperm counts and quality have taken a severe and consistent 32.2 percent nosedive. Published in the journal Human Reproduction, this nationwide... Read more
Horse meat scandal: Implications for pregnant and breastfeeding women
Pregnant women are advised to steer clear of processed meats during pregnancy because these refrigerated and ready-to-eat foods are among the main dietary sources of listeria monocytogenes, an infamous bacterium known to cause the food-borne illness listeriosis. And now, the recent horse meat scandal is... Read more
Folic acid in pregnancy associated with reduced autism risk
Numerous studies have linked prenatal folic acid with lower risks of giving birth to a baby with neural tube defects (NTDs). And now, Norwegian researchers report in JAMA that folic acid supplementation early during pregnancy may curb the odds of delivering a baby with an autistic disorder... Read more
Breastfeeding practices and Caesarean section determine infants’ gut bacteria
The type of birth delivery (vaginal birth or Caesarean section) and infant feeding practices (breastfeeding or formula-feeding) may have a direct impact on the maturation of the infant’s gut flora. This can in turn... Read more
Low vitamin D levels during pregnancy linked to multiple sclerosis in offsprings
Spring babies appear to be at higher risks for multiple sclerosis (MS) according to a recent analysis of several published studies involving northern populations. Researchers from Queen Mary University of London reported... Read more
Exposure to PCBs and other pollutants may hinder conception
Couples with high blood concentrations of PCBs (polychlorinated biphenyls) experience greater difficulties to conceive compared to those exposed to lower doses of the environmental chemical, according to a preliminary study by researchers at the National Institute of Health (NIH)... Read more
Smoking bans associated with a decline in preterm births
Interdicting smoking in public places may benefit the soon-to-be members of society. Results of a new study published in British Medical Journal confirmed that the smoke-free regulations substantially reduced the incidence of babies born prematurely... Read more
Alcohol consumption during pregnancy linked to lower IQ in offspring
Mums-to-be, you may want to rethink that one glass of chardonnay you have at supper. According to a new study by academics at Bristol and Oxford universities, pregnant women who consume as little as one unit of alcohol per week risk lowering their unborn child’s... Read more
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