Pregnancy

Closeup of a baby's legs and feet in a hospital.

Grandchild's stillbirth risk linked to grandma's weight

New research from Eduardo Villamor

Research has shown that pregnant women with a body max index of 30 or higher face a greater chance of experiencing a stillbirth compared to pregnant women with a normal BMI. Now, a new Michigan Public Health study finds that a grandmother's BMI also relates to the risk of a grandchild being stillborn.

a woman, woman with child, and man wearing a mask while exposed to an air pollutant

$26M NIH grant addresses environment influences on child health

New project from Michael Elliott

Backed by a $26 million federal grant, researchers at three Michigan universities, a leading health care system, and a state agency will continue a long-term study of how exposure to environmental factors during pregnancy and early childhood can impact health for a lifetime.

A closeup of baby feet.

Widely Used Herbicide Linked to Preterm Births

New research from John Meeker

Exposure to a chemical found in the weed killer Roundup and other glyphosate-based herbicides is significantly associated with preterm births, according to a new University of Michigan study.