The pregnancy health and birth outcomes of women who underwent assisted reproductive technology: Results of a national survey.

Background: There is an upward trend for parents to resort to assisted reproductive technology (ART) treatment due to delayed childbirth or birth difficulties.

Objective: This study investigates the pregnancy health and birth outcomes of women who underwent ART and analyzes the factors that influence birth weight to become<10 percentile when undergoing ART.

Materials And Methods: This study analyzed results of the first wave of the Taiwan Birth Cohort study.

Comparison of renal function and other health outcomes in vegetarians versus omnivores in Taiwan.

Renal disease is one of the top 10 leading causes of death, and the incidence of end-stage renal disease in Taiwan is the highest in the world. Many dietitians consider the diet of plant origin consumed by vegans to be 'lighter' and 'more healthful' than the diet of both plant and animal origin consumed by omnivores. Dietary protein has significant effects on renal functions.