MATERNAL SLEEP

May 28 2026HEALTH

Sleep Patterns in Moms May Shape Baby Bones

A study of 300 expectant mothers examined how the quality of their sleep could leave a lasting mark on genes that control bone growth in newborns. Researchers focused on three key genes—WNT10B, CTNNB1, and OPG—that belong to the Wnt/β‑catenin and RANKL/OPG pathways, both essential for bone health. T

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