Pregnancy
Women with one ovary are less likely to have a successful IVF result, study
The surgical removal of an ovary has an adverse effect on fertility.
Women are generally less likely to self-harm during and after pregnancy
The study advances understanding of how pregnancy and post-pregnancy affect self-harm risk.
Using ancient fish, scientists reel in new insights about human biology
A fish story with a human tell.
Better understanding the impacts of pregnancy on kidneys
Computational models reveal the effects of pregnancy on kidneys.
COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy is not linked with preterm birth
A new study offers evidence on the safety of COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy.
Pregnant women with COVID-19 have an increased risk of disease severity and...
Lagging chromosomes as one of the causes of age-related infertility
Study discovers lagging chromosomes as one of the major causes of infertility.
Teens using cannabis frequently probably have a premature baby
Frequent adolescent cannabis use may also carry intergenerational risks.
Scientists identified key molecular events in the second week of gestation
A trigger for ‘head-to-tail’ axis development in human embryo.
Exposure to air pollution during pregnancy may increase babies’ obesity risk
A robotic arm equipped with a hairbrush helps with brushing tasks and could be an asset in assistive care settings.
Hypertensive disorders during pregnancy are associated with increased risks of stroke
The associations were independent of preterm birth and fetal growth restriction.
High risk to pregnant women from COVID-19, study
COVID-19 is associated with a higher risk of severe maternal and newborn complications than previously recognized.
Endocrine disruptors threaten the semen quality
The study has established a link between poor semen quality in adult men and their mothers’ occupational exposure to endocrine disruptors during pregnancy.