Maternal obesity linked to reduced immunity in newborns that may last a lifetime - Medical News Today

Maternal obesity linked to reduced immunity in newborns that may last a lifetime - Medical News Today: aternal obesity raises the risk of a number of health conditions for offspring that can persist well into adulthood, including heart disease and asthma. Now, a new study reveals why this may be; maternal obesity weakens an infant's immune system at the time of birth, increasing their susceptibility to illness