The Mediterranean diet pattern is inversely associated with the leading causes of morbidity and mortality, including metabolic diseases and cardiovascular disease, but there are limited data on its association with adverse pregnancy outcomes (APOs) among US women.Objective To evaluate whether concordance to a Mediterranean diet pattern around the time of conception is associated with lower risk …
Category: Gynaecology
Mobile genetic elements from the maternal microbiome shape infant gut microbial assembly and metabolism
The perinatal period represents a critical window for cognitive and immune system development, promoted by maternal and infant gut microbiomes and their metabolites. Here, we tracked the co-development of microbiomes and metabolomes from late pregnancy to 1 year of age using longitudinal multi-omics data from a cohort of 70 mother-infant dyads. We discovered large-scale mother-to-infant …
Mono-(2-ethyl-5-hydroxyhexyl) phthalate promotes uterine leiomyoma cell survival through tryptophan-kynurenine-AHR pathway activation
Uterine leiomyomas (or fibroids) represent the most common tumor affecting up to 80% of reproductive-age women. Epidemiological studies consistently indicate a positive association between exposure to endocrine-disrupting phthalates and leiomyoma risk; however, the underlying mechanisms remain unclear. Here, we demonstrate that the ubiquitous environmental pollutant mono-(2-ethyl-5-hydroxyhexyl) phthalate [MEHHP, the major metabolite of di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate] promotes …
Association of Maternal Preeclampsia With Offspring Risks of Ischemic Heart Disease and Stroke in Nordic Countries
Importance An association between maternal preeclampsia and an increased risk of cardiovascular disease in the offspring is plausible, but evidence in this area is limited.Objective To investigate (1) the association between maternal preeclampsia and risks of ischemic heart disease (IHD) and stroke in the offspring, (2) whether the association varies by severity or timing of onset of …
A dietary intervention for vasomotor symptoms of menopause: a randomized, controlled trial
Objective Postmenopausal vasomotor symptoms disrupt quality of life. This study tested the effects of a dietary intervention on vasomotor symptoms and menopause-related quality of life.Methods Postmenopausal women (n = 84) reporting at least two moderate-to-severe hot flashes daily were randomly assigned, in two successive cohorts, to an intervention including a low-fat, vegan diet and cooked soybeans (½ cup [86 …
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