Details about the test which are awaiting authorization from the New York State Department of Health before it can be offered to Columbia patients and its performance was published in the New England Journal of Medicine. Prenatal genetic testing are currently available, but they are expensive and take days to weeks to complete; this adds […]
Pregnant women should exercise caution when overeating as it significantly raises their child’s risk of developing heart abnormalities
Obesity during pregnancy increases the risk of lifelong heart disease in offspring. Obesity is defined as an abnormal or excessive buildup of fat that poses a health risk. A BMI of 30 or above is considered obese. Obesity has become increasingly prevalent in America. Recent estimates suggest that more than 42% of adults in the […]
