During pregnancy, the mother must adapt her body systems to support nutrient and oxygen
supply for growth of the baby in utero and during the subsequent lactation. These include …

Recent advances in our understanding of blood vessels and vascular niches in bone convey
their critical importance in regulating bone development and physiology. The contribution of …

La Nutrición Normal es la disciplina que afirma la vocación del nutricionista. En este libro se
repasan una a una las unidades que conforman el estudio del complejo y maravilloso …

Written by physicians who are experts in both traditional and complementary medicine,
Integrative Medicine, 5th Edition, uses a clinical, disease-oriented approach to safely and …

We expose it, cover it, paint it, tattoo it, scar it, and pierce it. Our intimate connection with the
world, skin protects us while advertising our health, our identity, and our individuality. This …

Abstract Carbon (13C/12C) and nitrogen (15N/14N) stable isotope ratios were longitudinally
measured in human hair that reflected the period from pre‐conception to delivery in 10 …

Historical documents indicate that breastfeeding and weaning practices have fluctuated in
England through history. In order to obtain evidence for general breastfeeding patterns in …

In a controlled cohort study, bone mineral density (BMD) was measured in 153 women pre-
pregnancy; during pregnancy; and 0.5, 4, 9, and 19 months postpartum. Seventy-five age …

Women of child-bearing age should achieve and maintain good nutritional status prior to
conception to help minimize health risks to both mothers and infants. Many women may not …

The prevalence of obesity is growing worldwide, and strategies to overcome this epidemic
need to be developed urgently. Bariatric surgery is a very effective treatment option to …