The coiled structure of the umbilical cord – the vital link between a baby and its mother during pregnancy – plays an ...

A major new analysis is drawing fresh attention to the possible links between gestational diabetes and long-term brain health in both mothers and their children. The review, which combined data from ...

Pregnancy can be an anxiety-inducing time for mums-to-be, who are understandably desperate to do everything ‘right’ to keep their baby as safe as possible. The last thing women need is a world leader ...

The NHS advises avoiding opiate painkillers during pregnancy. Pharmacist Deborah explained: ‘Opiate painkillers, when used ...

Lab-made organoids that mimic reproductive tissues could point to treatments for common conditions such as pre-eclampsia and ...

Microplastics have been found in human bones and bone marrow, damaging stem cells and potentially increasing inflammation, ...

The condition is also becoming more common worldwide, partly because more women begin pregnancy overweight and are having children at an older age. Current estimates suggest it now affects one in ...

Sabrina den Braber, Rebecca White - Federal Assistant Minister for Health, Professor Jane Gunn AO - University of Melbourne ...

Donald Trump has announced an extraordinary shake-up in the medical advice given to Americans at a press conference about the possible causes of autism.

Study will explore impact of THC use on maternal, placental, fetal health in context of HIV infection Oregon Health & Science ...

New research from South Australia highlights the urgent need to establish a safe upper limit for folic acid intake during ...

Prof. Reddy highlighted a stark health equity gap, noting that the difference between life expectancy and healthy life ...