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health1 month ago•29 min saved

Preconception health of fathers may influence future generations, study finds

A Washington State University study suggests a father’s health before conception can shape the future health of his children. Researchers found that the heritable information related to a father’s metabolic state is set early during sperm development in the testis, not primarily via mature sperm mitochondria. Using intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI), they showed testis-derived sperm can transmit diet-related metabolic traits to offspring, indicating an early-development basis for this transmission. While these findings do not doom children to metabolic disease, they highlight a potential biological pathway and imply that improving paternal health before conception could benefit both fathers and their future children as part of a broader focus on paternal reproductive health.

via KOMO|

#health #intracytoplasmic-sperm-injection #metabolic-disease

health4 months ago•5 min saved

Men's pre-conception health linked to healthier pregnancies, experts urge inclusion in guidelines

A Lancet review argues that men’s health and partner support before and during pregnancy influence outcomes for mothers and children, and calls for including paternal health in pre-conception guidelines. It notes lifestyle and clinical factors such as smoking, obesity, high blood pressure, alcohol use, and age can affect sperm quality and fertility, while partner involvement improves pregnancy experience and outcomes. A separate Lancet study across countries found consistent priorities for pregnancy planning—physical and mental health, stability, and partner support—highlighting the need for policy changes to monitor reproductive-age health and to support diverse gender identities.

via ABC News|

#guidelines #health #paternal-health

health1 year ago•3 min saved

Dads Play Key Role in Baby's Birth Weight

A study from Brazil reveals that a father's health, particularly his weight, significantly influences a baby's birth weight, with higher paternal BMI linked to lower birth weights. This research highlights the importance of considering paternal health and lifestyle, including diet and exercise, in prenatal care. The study emphasizes the role of epigenetics, where a father's lifestyle can affect sperm quality and gene expression, impacting fetal development. These findings suggest that both parents' health should be considered in strategies to ensure healthy birth outcomes.

via Earth.com|

#birth-weight #epigenetics #fetal-development

health-and-science2 years ago•4 min saved

Father's Pre-Conception Diet Impacts Children's Health

A father's diet before conception can significantly impact his children's health, particularly their risk of metabolic diseases, through changes in sperm RNA that affect gene expression. This research highlights the importance of paternal health and suggests that preventive health care for prospective fathers, especially regarding diet, could reduce disease risks in offspring.

via Neuroscience News|

#diet #epigenetics #health-and-science