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A history of eating disorders and obesity before pregnancy enhance the risk of mental health diagnosis in offspring

A recent study found that children whose mothers had eating disorders and obesity before pregnancy were more likely to be diagnosed with a mental health condition. The results of a recent study conducted on a Finnish population of almost 400,000 mothers and approximately 650,000 offspring showed significant links between mothers’ health and the mental well-being […]

Eating fish during pregnancy may reduce autism risk in offspring, not omega-3s: study claims

Eating fish prenatally may reduce the risk of autism in children, a recent study found, but omega-3 supplements do not have the same effect. Studies have shown that including fish in the diet during pregnancy is associated with a 20 percent reduced risk of autism spectrum disorder and a reduced risk of autism-related traits in […]