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New technology can keep an eye on babies’ movements in the womb

A new system for monitoring fetal movements in the womb, developed by Imperial researchers, could make keeping an eye on high-risk pregnancies easier. Monitoring the movements of babies in the womb is crucial to providing medical help when it’s needed. At the moment we rely on mothers-to-be noticing if their child has stopped moving around […]

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An Unpredictable Childhood Can Lead To Obesity As An Adult

New research suggests your childhood experiences can have a major impact on your weight. A Florida State University researcher discovered people who have unpredictable childhoods (think: divorce, crime or frequent moves), face a higher risk of becoming obese as adults. The study in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences found that people who […]