Obesity in pregnancy may impair heart health and function in foetus, says study - Hindustan Times

Changes in the expression of genes alter how the heart normally metabolises carbohydrates and fats. They shift the heart's nutrient preference further toward fat and away from sugar. | Health

According to a new study led by the University of Colorado, maternal obesity impairs heart health and the function of the foetus. The study was published in the journal, 'The Journal of Physiology'. … [+3470 chars]

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