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Air pollution affects the immune system in newborns

Posted on May 22, 2023May 12, 2023 by Sciworthy

Researchers discovered a pregnant mother’s exposure to traffic-related air pollutants can impede development of the unborn baby’s immune…

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    Do pregnancy complications increase risk of heart disease?

    Posted on March 13, 2023February 27, 2023 by Ruby Costigan

    Researchers found women who have complications during pregnancy could be at a higher risk of developing heart disease for up to 46 years…

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      Are mRNA vaccines safe for pregnant women?

      Posted on August 26, 2021October 24, 2022 by Sciworthy

      So far, it seems that the mRNA vaccine platform does not produce many side effects in pregnant women. It passes some immunoglobulins to the…

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        Prenatal Inflammation May Affect Brain Development

        Posted on November 22, 2017May 6, 2025 by Nathan Gock

        A normal pregnancy usually lasts around 40 weeks, but births that occur before 37 weeks are defined as being premature. Premature births are…

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