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A growing movement of women are spending months preparing their bodies for pregnancy through lifestyle changes, nutrition, and wellness optimization. Inspired by social media and holistic health experts, they're treating preconception like training for a major life event.
A dedicated marathoner ran three full races during her pregnancy, one in each trimester, proving that staying active can be safe and empowering for expecting mothers. With medical support and a flexible training approach, she crossed finish lines at 3, 17, and 33 weeks pregnant.
Researchers mapping pregnancy tissues found a completely new type of cell that appears only during gestation. The discovery could help explain pregnancy complications and improve outcomes for mothers and babies.
A mother literally carries her child for decades after birth—baby cells cross into her bloodstream during pregnancy and may protect against cancer and Alzheimer's. Science is revealing seven lasting ways pregnancy changes women's bodies, many of them beneficial.
Scientists in Vienna created the first embryos without sperm or eggs, unlocking secrets about why so many pregnancies don't survive the first critical week. This breakthrough is already improving IVF success rates and treatments for pregnancy complications.
Nigeria's House of Representatives just advanced a bill that would license nutritionists and crack down on fake experts endangering public health. The move aims to protect millions from harmful nutrition advice while strengthening the country's fight against malnutrition.
Ghanaian footballer Joseph Paintsil is teaming up with Herbalife to give young players at his academy access to nutrition education and healthy living programs. The partnership extends his LA Galaxy club's nutrition support back to grassroots football in his home country.
For the first time, researchers have tracked how a mother's brain rewires itself during pregnancy, revealing widespread changes in nearly every brain region. The groundbreaking Maternal Brain Project is finally studying what happens to women's brains during motherhood, a topic science has largely ignored until now.
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New brain imaging studies reveal pregnancy doesn't cause "mommy brain" decline—it triggers profound neural rewiring that enhances bonding, emotional intelligence, and may even make brains younger. Scientists say the transformation is as significant as adolescence.
A groundbreaking Spanish study reveals pregnancy changes brain structure in positive ways, reshaping grey matter to help moms bond with and care for their babies. The findings flip the script on "baby brain," showing these changes represent specialized rewiring, not decline.
France is pioneering a new approach to childhood health by making food education a core subject in schools. The proposed law would teach students not just what to eat, but why good nutrition matters.
A small clinical trial shows promise for a dialysis-like treatment that could help pregnant people with severe preeclampsia carry their babies longer without emergency delivery. The condition affects 4% of U.S. pregnancies and currently has no cure except delivering the baby, often prematurely.
America's new dietary guidelines sparked debate among scientists who are calling for clearer, more accessible nutrition advice. The controversy highlights growing momentum for food systems reform that could help millions eat healthier.
More than 50 American medical schools are expanding nutrition education to 40 hours, addressing a critical gap that left many doctors unprepared to counsel patients on diet. The initiative unites medical educators and health officials around a shared goal: better tools to fight chronic disease.
For the first time, dozens of medical schools across America are committing to train future doctors in nutrition science. This fills a gap that's been affecting patient care for decades.
Young researchers at UC San Diego are solving some of women's health's toughest puzzles, from safer pregnancies to better cancer treatments. Their annual showcase proves the next generation of medical scientists is ready to change lives.
Ethiopia's Bounty of the Basket initiative is working to improve nutrition for mothers and children while reducing the country's reliance on imported food. The government-led program focuses on boosting local production of poultry, dairy, honey, and fish.
When children fall ill, their appetite drops—but the right nutrition can speed recovery and protect against further infection. Experts are sharing easy, practical ways parents can support healing through food.
Scientists tested a blood-filtering technique that could become the first real treatment for preeclampsia, a dangerous condition affecting 8% of pregnancies. The therapy safely reduced harmful protein levels and may help mothers carry babies longer.
Researchers mapping pregnancy at the cellular level found a completely new type of cell that appears only when a woman is pregnant. These mystery cells may help explain how the body creates the perfect environment for a growing baby.
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