Researchers at the University of Toronto are sounding the alarm about the high consumption of ultra-processed foods among ...

The air that women breathe up to three months before they become pregnant can have an effect on the future baby’s size. A ...

A study by NIH shows that excessive weight gain in the first trimester of pregnancy may contribute to increased fat ...

Sandsæter believes health professionals must overcome their reluctance to deal with topics such as overweight and obesity in ...

In a study of more than 5,000 mothers and their children, exposure to air pollution during the three months before pregnancy predicted higher child body mass index (BMI) and related obesity risk ...

Fetuses of pregnant people who gained excess weight in the first trimester of pregnancy show signs of excess fat distribution in the upper arm and in the abdomen, according to a study by researchers ...

Findings from NIH study suggest early intervention may prevent adult obesity associated with heavier birthweight.

In a study of 5,800 mother-child pairs, pre-pregnancy air pollution exposure was linked to higher BMI and obesity risks in children up to age 2. Increased exposure to air pollution in the months ...

IDA in pregnancy increases maternal mortality and morbidity, raising the incidence of obstetric complications, including postpartum hemorrhage, preterm birth, and stillbirth. Identifying ID in women ...