Congenital heart defects (CHDs) are the most common form of birth defects in humans. They
occur in 9 out of 1000 live births and are defined as structural abnormalities of the heart …

Obesity incidence has been increasing at an alarming rate, especially in women of
reproductive age. It is estimated that 50% of pregnancies occur in overweight or obese …

Background Congenital heart disease (CHD) is the most common birth defect, influenced by
maternal health, environmental conditions, and genetics. Maternal health and nutrition …

Background Genetic and environmental factors have been shown to contribute to the
development of congenital heart disease (CHD). To date, the focus of scientific articles has …

Several studies have investigated a link between maternal preconception body mass index,
gestational weight gain (GWG), and the risk of childhood allergic diseases, but the …

Objective To explore the association between demographic characteristics and perinatal
deaths attributable to congenital heart defects (CHDs). Methods Data were obtained from …

Objectives Abnormal body mass index (BMI) during pregnancy, a growing public health
concern, increases maternal and neonatal complications. This study aimed to investigate the …

The field of developmental metabolism is experiencing a technological revolution that is
opening entirely new fields of inquiry. Advances in metabolomics, small-molecule sensors …

Background There is considerable heterogeneity in studies on prenatal risk factors for
congenital heart diseases (CHDs). We performed a meta-analyse of all non-genetic factors …

Introduction The ability to identify early epigenetic signatures underlying the inheritance of
cardiovascular risk, including trans-and intergenerational effects, may help to stratify people …