Gestational diabetes mellitus and hypertensive disorders in pregnancy are adverse
pregnancy outcomes (APOs) that affect 15% of pregnancies in the United States. These …

Previous studies have found associations between individual healthy behaviors and
reduced risk of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM); however, the association of composite …

Abstract Background Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) during pregnancy is a risk factor
for the development of Type 2 Diabetes (T2DM) within 15 years, and prevention …

The worldwide epidemic of diabetes mellitus and hyperglycemia in pregnancy (HIP)
presents many challenges, some of which are country-specific. To address these specific …

Background Overseas-born-women from certain ethnicities are at high risk of type-2
diabetes and related metabolic disorders. This study explored the barriers and facilitators to …

Abstract Purpose of Review Despite the crucial role that prediction models play in guiding
early risk stratification and timely intervention to prevent type 2 diabetes after gestational …

Background Phthalates are a group of endocrine disrupting chemicals that are heavily used
throughout industry in flexible plastic and personal-care products. As a result, detectable …

The aim is to describe the burden of chronic disease and related risk factors among low-
income women of reproductive age. We analyzed population-based data from the 2005 …

Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a pregnancy-induced complication with increased
prevalence, especially in overweight women. Fatty acid (FA) composition in tissues can …

BACKGROUND: The US Head Start program serves low-income preschoolers and their
caregivers and provides an opportunity for assessment and intervention on obesity. We …