Yale research reveals that placental examination can determine the cause of 90% of previously unexplained pregnancy losses, offering a pathway for improved pregnancy care and…
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Researchers at the University of Montana uncovered genetic traits that help highland mice maintain healthy pregnancies at high altitudes, hinting at evolutionary strategies against hypoxia-related…
This is an illustration of a mother and infant and the microbes that are transmitted from mother to infant. Credit: Mari-Lee Odendaal Is it true…
Low birth weight is a term used to describe babies who are born weighing less than 5 pounds, 8 ounces (2500 grams). This can be…
Preterm birth, also known as premature birth, is the delivery of a baby before 37 weeks of pregnancy. This can lead to a range of…
The analysis reveals that the average length of US pregnancies declined by 0.6 weeks from 1990 to 2020 (from 39.1 to 38.5 weeks) and is…
An examination of IQ scores obtained from military conscription intelligence tests revealed significantly lower scores for individuals born prior to 34 weeks gestation. However, researchers…
In recent years, many countries have reported a decline in the birth rate, with some reaching record-low levels. This trend is evident across various regions…
An adult zebra shark at Shedd Aquarium’s Wild Reef exhibit. Credit: ©Shedd Aquarium/Brenna Hernandez Asexual reproduction is prevalent among animals such as starfish, deep-sea worms,…
Endometrial cancer, also known as uterine cancer, is a type of cancer that affects the lining of the uterus (the endometrium). It is most commonly…
The researchers discovered that females who had given birth had lower levels of calcium, magnesium, and phosphorus. A study of primates reveals permanent changes in…
Currently, male contraception is limited to vasectomies and condoms. The researchers hope to provide more options in the future. The study demonstrates that two experimental…
The researchers believe that “selfish chromosomes” are the reason that human embryos die early on. Why is it so hard for humans to have a…
When compared to late February, the risk of miscarriage at any week of pregnancy increased by 31% in late August. According to recent research, the…
Researchers discovered how valproic acid, a medication commonly used to treat epilepsy, migraines, and bipolar disorder, causes birth defects when taken during pregnancy. Researchers determined…
According to new research, the impact of cognitive functioning on having three or more children is equivalent to 6.2 years of aging. Having three or…