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100-g OGTT found to predict future diabetes risk in pregnant women
06 Aug 2025 21:13 GMT
… recent study published in Pregnancy.1
Gestational diabetes mellitus … approximately 10% were current smokers, and GDM was reported … for predicting DM in pregnant patients. This indicates the … glucose tolerance test during pregnancy: Insights into test patterns …
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Health advocates push for harm reduction in smoking alternatives
06 Aug 2025 18:52 GMT
… to the example of a pregnant woman who smokes but cannot … and offers safer alternatives to smoking.
Tobacco harm reduction advocate Buhle … of alternatives such as e-cigarettes in health discussions.
“The … the reality is they are smoking now and we always, as …
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Increased Incidence of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in Women Due to Long-Term Passive Smoking
06 Aug 2025 18:03 GMT
… 6,7 Among these factors, cigarette smoking is predominant, accounting for 80 … immunologic disorders, malignancies, hematologic diseases, pregnancy/lactation, or psychocognitive impairments … pulmonary disease in former smokers and never smokers in the EPIC …
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Spain to Ban Smoking on Terraces Nationwide by 2027, Says Health Minister
06 Aug 2025 14:45 GMT
… not limited to non-smokers. According to García, … even many smokers acknowledge the need to … pregnant women, and children.
“There is widespread agreement,” she noted, “that smoking … similar restrictions on outdoor smoking in hospitality settings.
The …
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Non-Immune Hydrops Fetalis in a Pregnant Woman with Chronic Alcohol Use: A Case Report
06 Aug 2025 09:15 GMT
… reported a history of smoking two packs of cigarettes daily and regular … , fetal hydrops was suspected and pregnancy termination was initiated using misoprostol … haemostasis in preeclamptic and normotensive pregnant women. Blood Coagul Fibrinolysis. 2018 …
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Why the Evidence-Backed Benefits of Taking Antidepressants During Pregnancy Outweigh Risks
06 Aug 2025 05:57 GMT
… to 20% of pregnant people experience depression during pregnancy. Rates are even … prenatal care, active substance use, smoking, and obesity, among others.
… antidepressant during pregnancy or if you develop depression while pregnant.
Improves mental …
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Wildfire smoke is like smoking 'half a pack a day.' Here's how to protect yourself
04 Aug 2025 21:14 GMT
… wildfire smoke to smoking cigarettes – a lot of cigarettes.
Scientists track … pollution, is similar to smoking a quarter to half … children and older adults, pregnant people and anyone with preexisting … to their body size.
Pregnant people should also take care …
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Survey reveals persistent knowledge gaps about pregnancy health, vaccination safety
04 Aug 2025 17:01 GMT
… Nineteen percent believed all pregnant people should take iron … recognized the link between smoking during pregnancy and birth defects, and … are safe to drink while pregnant.
However, knowledge of … vaccine is recommended for pregnant people, down from 43% …
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How can we end smoking in the UK?
04 Aug 2025 10:12 GMT
… current smokers.
The societal impact of smoking
Without doubt, smoking … scheme to stop smoking, financial incentives in pregnancy, and enforcement … and applying rules on cigarettes to cigars and cigarillos, … maintaining access for adult smokers to switch.
The …
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Trying to get pregnant? Lifestyle tweaks can make a big difference
02 Aug 2025 18:44 GMT
… inability to fall pregnant or maintain a pregnancy comes down to … lifestyle factors such as smoking, or a wide range … nutrient deficiencies, genetic traits, smoking, alcohol, heat and even … to penetrate eggs. Likewise, smoking or vaping, being overweight, …