Study: Baby's Sex Plays a Role in Pregnant Women's Immunity 2 (IMAGE)

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Study: Baby's Sex Plays a Role in Pregnant Women's Immunity 2

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A new study at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center found that inflammation may play a role in why some pregnant women have more severe reactions to viruses, infections or chronic illnesses, like asthma, while carrying girls versus boys.

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The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

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