Category: UT
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Read, “Predicting the Unpredictable”, an article featuring our very own Dr. Widen
Researchers at The University of Texas at Austin, including Dr. Jack Virostko and Dr. Elizabeth Widen, are investigating the potential link between maternal pancreas size and the risk of developing gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). Pilot studies suggest that pregnant women with smaller pancreas sizes may have a higher risk of GDM. The team aims to…
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Read Dr. Widen’s latest feature on the CNS website about “Surprising Patterns in Infant Growth After Gestational Diabetes Exposure”
A study led by researchers at The University of Texas at Austin and Harvard Medical School, published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, reveals that infants exposed to gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) in utero exhibit unique growth patterns during their first year. While these infants are born with higher body fat levels, they tend…
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Check out this feature on the CNS website of Dr. Widen’s paper about “Nuance Needed Regarding Weight-Gain Recommendations During Pregnancy”
A study by The University of Texas at Austin and Kaiser Permanente Northern California suggests that current gestational weight gain guidelines for pregnant individuals with obesity may require refinement. The 2009 National Academy of Medicine guidelines recommend a weight gain of 5-9 kg (11-20 pounds) for those with a body mass index (BMI) over 30.…
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Read our feature in the UT News of an article by Dr. Widen, “Weight Gain in Pregnancy May Be Linked to Later Growth Patterns in Daughters”
A study by The University of Texas at Austin, published in the journal Obesity, suggests that rapid weight gain during the first and final months of pregnancy may influence the development of excess fat tissue in female children. Researchers tracked over 300 pregnant women and their children, observing that daughters of mothers who gained weight…
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Take a look at this article from The Daily Texan “Know what you eat”
In the article “Know what you eat,” published on April 25, 2024, in The Daily Texan, columnist Etash Chandran emphasizes the importance of students paying close attention to nutritional information when selecting food. Chandran argues that understanding nutrition labels is crucial for making informed dietary choices, especially for students living off-campus who may face challenges…
