(Natural News) Pregnant women who are taking antidepressants may be at greater risk of gestational diabetes, suggests a recent study published in the online journal BMJ Open. Researchers from the Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Sainte-Justine in Montreal said that the risk of gestational diabetes was greatest in pregnant mothers taking venlafaxine and amitriptyline. Both of these are used to treat major depressive […]

(Natural News) Gestational diabetes refers to the condition wherein a pregnant woman’s body cannot produce or respond to insulin, resulting in a spike in blood sugar levels. Without proper care, it may have detrimental effects not only on the mother but also the baby. What is the cause of gestational diabetes? According to the Centers […]

(Natural News) As many as one out of every ten women will suffer from gestational diabetes, a condition that affects pregnant women who do not normally have diabetes. Striking around the 24th week of pregnancy, it can make the remainder of your time expecting full of stress and concern rather than eager anticipation. Now researchers […]

(Natural News) Pregnancy can be a tough time for expectant mothers. They have to take extra care of their health, otherwise, there could be serious consequences for their baby. Fortunately, scientists from New Zealand were able to find a way to prevent gestational diabetes, one of the most common health problems in pregnant women. Their […]

(Natural News) High glucose levels, regardless if they are caused by diabetes or other factors, were found to prevent heart cells from maturing normally, according to scientists at the Eli and Edythe Broad Center of Regenerative Medicine and Stem Cell Research at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). The results of the study reveal the reason why babies […]

(Natural News) A team of researchers from the Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health at the Medicine Faculty of the University of Navarra in Spain discovered that eating fast food before being pregnant may increase the risk of the woman developing gestational diabetes. In the study, the researchers analyzed the data of more than […]

Phthalates are an interesting substance. They are a group of chemicals used to make plastics more flexible and harder to break. They are found in literally everything: household cleaners to food packaging to fragrance, cosmetics and personal-care products all contain phthalates. However, while these chemicals are ubiquitous and are used in a lot of things, the effects […]

(Natural News) If you’re expecting, you already have a lot to worry about. Sometimes ensuring that you avoid all of the dangerous foods and chemicals that can put your baby at risk can feel like a full-time job. Now, pregnant women who take antipsychotic drugs have one more thing to worry about in the form […]

(Natural News) According to research, working out regularly can benefit everyone, especially expectant mothers. Results from a recent study, which was spearheaded by experts from the University of Iowa (UI), revealed that expectant mothers who were in better shape before pregnancy had a lower risk of developing gestational diabetes. The researcher’s findings emphasized the need to maintain physical […]

(Natural News) An apple a day really keeps the doctor away. New health guidelines suggested that eating apple a day could help prevent diabetes. Other foods and drinks, such as yogurt, cheese, and regular cups of tea or coffee, are also being recommended in new health guidelines designed to prevent diabetes. A team of researchers […]