New research points to a novel potential mechanism behind eating a high-fat diet during pregnancy and asthma in the offspring. This correlation has been previously documented, but the cause was ...

Mothers who eat a high-fat diet during pregnancy could be harming the development of their childrens’ brains and their early mental health, according to new research in nonhuman primates. Prior ...

December 7, 2010 (Miami Beach, Florida) — A high-fat diet in pregnant rats is linked to irreversible negative brain changes in offspring, according to research presented at the American College of ...

High-fat and high-sugar foods a mother eats during pregnancy are likely to put her baby at risk for drug and alcohol problems later in life, U.S. researchers said Saturday. In animal experiments, the ...

Plastic is a durable tough material that has been adopted for use in countless products. That widespread use has also led to ...

What if we could prevent that? In a new study, researchers at the University of Iowa have shown they can reverse high blood pressure in offspring born to hypertensive rats. The results, though ...

The current world-wide obesity epidemic partially results from a vicious circle whereby maternal obesity during pregnancy predisposes the offspring for accelerated weight gain and development of ...