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[ad_1] Bangkok  — Scientists have developed human embryo-like structures without using sperm, an egg or fertilization, offering hope for research on miscarriage and birth defects but also raising fresh ethical concerns. Earlier this year, several labs around the world released pre-print studies that had not been peer-reviewed, describing their development of early human embryo-like structures. Now one group's research has been published in the peer-reviewed journal Nature, describing how they coaxed human embryonic stem cells to self-organize into a model resembling an early embryo. The research was welcomed by some scientists as an "impressive" advance that could help unlock secrets about the precarious early stages of pregnancies, when failure is most common. Dr Jacob Hanna, a specialist in molecular genetics at Israel's Weizmann Institute of Science, holds a vial containing five-day-old synthetic mouse embryos grown in an electronically ...

[ad_1] According to a recent study published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism of the Endocrine Society, mothers with obesity may share the disease`s risk with their daughters but not with their sons. Obesity is a common, serious and costly disease affecting nearly half of the adults and 20 percent of children in the United States.  People with obesity are at higher risk of developing diabetes, high blood pressure, heart issues, and many other conditions. "These findings highlight that girls born to mothers who have obesity or have high amounts of body fat may be at higher risk of gaining excess body fat themselves," said Rebecca J. Moon, B.M., Ph.D., M.R.C.P.C.H., of the MRC Lifecourse Epidemiology Centre, University of Southampton in Southampton, U.K.  "Further studies are needed to understand why this is happening, but our findings suggest that approaches to addressing body weight and composition should start very early in life, parti...

[ad_1] The ketogenic (keto) diet may not only help lose that extra fat but also cut down hormone imbalances, enabling women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) to conceive, according to a new study. PCOS is the most common hormone disorder in women, affecting 7-10 percent of women of childbearing age. It can cause infertility and raises the risk of developing diabetes, obesity and other metabolic health problems.  The keto diet is a high fat, low carbohydrate diet that has shown promising effects in women with PCOS. Research has found it may help women lose weight and maintain weight loss, improve their fertility, optimise their cholesterol levels and normalise their menstrual cycles.  "We found an association between the ketogenic diet and an improvement in reproductive hormone levels, which influence fertility, in women with PCOS," said Karniza Khalid, from the Ministry of Health Malaysia in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.  "These findings have important clinical ...

[ad_1] Preparing for a baby involves getting ready for parenthood, where soon-to-be parents must cover and be sure of everything from mother's health to managing baby's chromosomal conditions, if any. On one hand for newborns, the focus is on good nutrition, vaccinations, and regular check-ups. On the other hand, understanding and dealing with chromosomal conditions requires awareness and timely action.  If a chromosomal condition is identified, parents can work closely with healthcare professionals to create a management plan, addressing medical, developmental, and emotional aspects. According to Dr Venkataswamy Eswarachari, Scientist & Lab Director, MedGenome, "Genetic information guides the development of personalized care plans, including tailoring diets, monitoring developmental milestones, and offering specialized care. Predicting the future trajectory of a chromosomal condition aids parents and healthcare teams in planning for the baby's long-term nee...

[ad_1] Alabama hospital pauses IVF treatment after embryo ruling - CBS News Watch CBS News The University of Alabama's hospital has paused in vitro fertilization treatment after the state's Supreme Court ruled frozen embryos are considered people. Meg Oliver takes a look at what the ruling means in Alabama and nationwide. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On [ad_2] Source link https://worldnews2023.com/health/alabama-hospital-pauses-ivf-treatment-after-embryo-ruling/?feed_id=299979&_unique_id=662dd94450304

[ad_1] Pregnancy-related obesity brings with it complicated issues that demand extensive understanding and preventive care. It is critical to highlight the complex concerns that obesity in mothers poses to both the growing fetus and the expecting mother. The implications of maternal obesity extend beyond pregnancy, impacting the long-term health of both the mother and child. Understanding these complexities is crucial for effective intervention and management. According to the WHO, more than 1 billion people globally are suffering from obesity – 650 million adults, 340 million youth, and 39 million children. In a place where more than one-third of the population is obese, highlighting the adverse effects of this epidemic is of immense importance. How Obesity Affects Female Reproductive Health Dr Garima Sawhney, Senior Gynaecologist and Co-founder, Pristyn Care shares, "Maternal obesity increases the likelihood of experiencing a few issues throughout pregnancy. The pr...

[ad_1] In-vitro fertilization, or IVF, had never crossed my mind until a year ago. IVF, or infertility at all, was not a topic that had really come up with my friends or family. I had never done a television story about it, and it was not a topic anyone really spoke about openly.  I am now embarrassed to admit how little I knew about reproductive health, fertility and infertility — until it became my life.  My husband, Dean Simpson, and I married in 2016 when we were both 36 years old. A few months later, I switched from working behind the camera as a producer to reporting on-air as a correspondent. Because I was, in some ways, starting a new career, I wanted to wait to start a family.   It is a decision I later regretted, because I learned the time I had given up had been critical. I now know that, after age 42, fertility for women essentially falls off a cliff. Nikki Battiste reporting from Rome in 2019. ...

[ad_1] Exposure to ultrafine particles during pregnancy enhances the risk of respiratory viral infection, shows a study. During pregnancy, women are more susceptible to severe respiratory infections from multiple viruses, including influenza A virus (IAV), respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2). In addition, pregnant women are disproportionately affected by influenza, resulting in a more than 10-fold increase in hospitalisation risk. "We know that air pollution affects the pulmonary immune system, making individuals more susceptible to viral infections," said Dr Natalie Johnson, associate professor at the Texas A&M University School of Public Health. In the study, published in the journal Particle and Fibre Toxicology, the team pointed out that there are several physiological characteristics that explain maternal susceptibility to viral infection. Also read: Natural Ways To Boost Fertility: How Lifes...

[ad_1] According to a recent study performed by a UCLA Health researcher, pregnant women whose household tap water included greater amounts of lithium had a modestly increased chance of their kids being diagnosed with an autistic spectrum disorder. The study, published in JAMA Pediatrics, is believed to be the first to identify naturally occurring lithium in drinking water as a possible environmental risk factor for autism.  "Any drinking water contaminants that may affect the developing human brain deserve intense scrutiny," said lead study author Beate Ritz, MD, Ph.D., professor of neurology in the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and professor of epidemiology and environmental health at the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health.  "In the future, anthropogenic sources of lithium in water may become more widespread because of lithium battery use and disposal in landfills with the potential for groundwater contamination. The results of our study are base...

[ad_1] After more than four months in the neonatal intensive care unit and a complex surgery to separate them, formerly conjoined twins Ella and Eliza Fuller are finally home. It was a long-awaited homecoming for their parents and their older sister, Emilia.  "It's hard to explain in words exactly how excited we are," father Jesse Fuller said in a video provided by the Texas Children's Hospital. "It's been 134 days, so the feelings are overwhelming." The twins had been in the hospital since their birth by cesarean section in March —each weighing 5 pounds, 10 ounces. They shared an abdomen, as well as liver tissues, according to the hospital.  Ella and Eliza Fuller were born on March 1, 2023, at Texas Children's Hospital by cesarean section — each weighing 5 pounds, 10 ounces. Texas Children's Hospital When Sandy Full...