If you’re a health-conscious shopper, you’ve probably noticed a new generation of “healthier” plastics popping up in grocery stores. These new plastics are “BPA-free,” which means a chemical called bisphenol-A (BPA) has been replaced with alternative chemicals. But are chemicals in plastic really something to be concerned about? Researchers from the University of Georgia and … Continue reading Chemicals in Plastic May Be Bad News for Mothers and Babies
Pregnancy
A New Discovery to Help Prevent Preterm Labor
In pregnancy, it’s best for women to carry babies to full term, considered to be between 39 and 40 weeks of pregnancy. Babies born before that time run the risk of having a small birth weight. Small birth weight is associated with incomplete development and increases the risk of cardiovascular disease in children, as well … Continue reading A New Discovery to Help Prevent Preterm Labor
The Pregnancy Condition that Can Predict Future Heart Disease Risk
With rising rates of obesity and diabetes in the United States, high blood pressure in pregnant women is becoming increasingly prevalent. This can result in many pregnancy complications, the most severe of which include preeclampsia. Preeclampsia is a serious pregnancy-related condition that can affect the placenta, kidneys, liver and other organs. It can be life-threatening … Continue reading The Pregnancy Condition that Can Predict Future Heart Disease Risk