How does chemo during pregnancy affect child development?
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MRI brain scans show benefits of prenatal folic acid
Fetal MRI can spot early brain abnormality
MRI shows maternal depression meds affect babies' brains
MRI links blood flow to brain development in preterm babies
MRI scans during 1st trimester of pregnancy are safe (Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines)
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - May 21, 2019 Category: Radiology Source Type: news
Google Celebrates Lucy Wills, Who Found a Simple Solution to Improve the Health of Pregnant Women Everywhere
The pioneering English hematologist Lucy Wills, whose research into women’s health during pregnancy changed the lives of millions around the globe, was celebrated in Friday’s Google Doodle.
Wills conducted research into prenatal macrocytic anaemia in India in the 1920s and 1930s, where pregnant textile workers in Bombay were suffering from the condition.
She hypothesized that the condition, which causes red blood cells to become enlarged and can be life-threatening, was related to the diets of those affected.
After feeding monkeys with the condition the popular yeasty breakfast spread Marmite, she observed tha...
Source: TIME: Science - May 10, 2019 Category: Science Authors: Billy Perrigo Tags: Uncategorized Google onetime Source Type: news
Daily folic acid supplement may reduce risk of gestational diabetes
NIH study suggests supplement that reduces risk of birth defects may also have maternal health benefit. (Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases)
Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases - April 30, 2019 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Folic Acid Tablets, USP (New - Discontinuation)
Drug Shortage (Source: FDA Drug Shortages)
Source: FDA Drug Shortages - April 19, 2019 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: news
High Rates of B Vitamin Deficiency in Teens With Mental Illness High Rates of B Vitamin Deficiency in Teens With Mental Illness
Vitamin B9 and B12 deficiency is a neglected problem in child and, in particular, adolescent psychiatric patients that may have developmental consequences, a large-scale study shows.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - April 10, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Psychiatry News Source Type: news
Folic Acid (Folic Acid) - new on RxList
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Source: RxList - New and Updated Drug Monographs - March 22, 2019 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: news
Vitamania: should we all be popping vitamin pills? – Science Weekly podcast
With almost half of British adults taking a daily vitamin,Graihagh Jackson and guests examine our love of supplements - including recent announcments about fortifying flour with folic acidAlmost half of adults in Britain take vitamins every day and wespend more on supplements than painkillers. This spring, the government will discuss whether to fortify flour with folic acid. The aim of the proposal is to prevent birth defects such as spina bifida by increasing folate intake in pregnant women.Graihagh Jackson looks atthe history of vitamins withDr Salim Al-Gailanifrom the University of Cambridge, discusses the forthcoming g...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - March 22, 2019 Category: Science Authors: Presented and produced by Graihagh Jackson Tags: Food science Diets and dieting Health & wellbeing Source Type: news
Kidney disease hits 850 million people
Diabetes, obesity, high blood pressure contributing to growing world burden Related items fromOnMedica Higher cancer risk from chronic diseases High-dose folic acid doesn ’t prevent pre-eclampsia Doubt over health benefits of non-sugar sweeteners Millions miss out on vital diabetes health checks Hospital transport service fails kidney patients (Source: OnMedica Latest News)
Source: OnMedica Latest News - March 13, 2019 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Folic Acid in Early Pregnancy May Reduce Autism Recurrence (CME/CE)
(MedPage Today) -- Suggestive association between folic acid supplementation in early pregnancy and lower risk of autism in high-risk families (Source: MedPage Today Neurology)
Source: MedPage Today Neurology - March 7, 2019 Category: Neurology Source Type: news
Nutritional supplements do NOT help stave off depression
The Exeter University study of 1,000 people found the supplements, which contained folic acid, vitamin D, omega-3 fish oils, zinc and selenium, worked no better than the placebos. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - March 5, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Vitamins in Early Pregnancy and Autism Risk
Study suggests (MedPage Today) -- but far from proves -- benefit from folic acid shortly after conception (Source: MedPage Today Psychiatry)
Source: MedPage Today Psychiatry - February 27, 2019 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: news
Study: Taking Prenatal Vitamins Early In Pregnancy Associated With Lower Autism Risk
(CNN) — Taking prenatal vitamins during the first month of pregnancy is associated with a lower risk of developing autism in children who are at high risk for the disorder, according to a new study.
Researchers followed 241 children whose older siblings had a diagnosis of autism and who therefore had an increased risk of being diagnosed with the disorder. The researchers evaluated the children’s development starting at 6 months through 3 years of age. At the same time, the moms were asked through phone interviews and mailed questionnaires about prenatal vitamin use.
Approximately 1 in every 4 children enrolled ...
Source: WBZ-TV - Breaking News, Weather and Sports for Boston, Worcester and New Hampshire - February 27, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Health – CBS Boston Tags: Health News Autism CNN Pregnancy Source Type: news
B-group vitamins can improve concentration among people with first episode psychosis
(Orygen, the National Centre of Excellence in Youth Mental Health) The study, led by Dr Colin O'Donnell, now at Letterkenny University Hospital, and Dr Kelly Allott from Orygen, explored the impact of increasing a person's intake of vitamins B12, B6, and folic acid [vitamin B9] after studies in people with schizophrenia revealed that increased intake of these vitamins could decrease patients' levels of an amino acid called homocysteine and improve their symptoms. (Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science)
Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science - January 14, 2019 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news
Guidelines for a Healthy Pregnancy
FRIDAY, Dec. 28, 2018 -- If you ' re pregnant you already know the importance of eating a healthful diet and taking prenatal vitamins, including folic acid and possibly B12 and iron supplements.
What not to do isn ' t always clear, however.
There ' s no... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - December 28, 2018 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
