A study finds that brief immune stress in male mice can leave lasting metabolic and behavioral effects in offspring through ...

Many moms-to-be know that their health even before they become pregnant -- known as pre-conception health -- can affect the health of their babies. Many moms-to-be know that their health even before ...

Gut health affects hormones, immunity and nutrient absorption, all of which influence fertility and pregnancy. Dr Padma ...

A diet high in fat and sugar (HFHS), for even a limited period before conception, could compromise maternal metabolic physiology, impair lactation, and potentially harm neonatal outcomes, according to ...

New research suggests those hoping to be moms should watch their diet. July 22, 2009— -- A mother's health and diet just before conception and during the first few days of fetal development could ...

Conception can happen within minutes or up to five days after sex, depending on when you ovulate. Identifying your fertile ...

GLP-1 weight-loss drugs are in the news because so many people are using them to treat obesity and diabetes. With so many ...

So during the pre-conception period and pregnancy, the health of both parents can influence an offspring, and the second paper in the new series spotlights how those influences can involve a baby’s ...