Scientists are uncovering how the placenta, long viewed as a temporary pregnancy organ, acts as a powerful biological predictor of lifelong health, linking prenatal environments to future risks of ...

Pre-eclampsia is a life-threatening pregnancy complication that can strike suddenly, endangering both mother and child.

Modern medicine has begun to recognize that the placenta can have significant medical and scientific value even after childbirth.

From endometriosis and cervical cancer, to diabetes, vitamin D deficiency and pollution exposure, scientists are finding ...

Placental vascular reactivity (PLVR) can help identify fetal congenital heart disease (CHD), according to a new study.

Consumption of cannabinoids by either parent before pregnancy could affect placental health including an increased rick of Schizophrenia.

HKUMed demonstrates that 'cloaked' and safe human stem cells work, paving the way for off-the-shelf transplants without ...

Before your baby takes their first breath, an incredible process happens inside your womb. Your baby's lungs develop to prepare for life outside. Oestrogen is a major player in this process, ...

There is something about Ramadan that slows the rhythm of life just enough to make you notice what you would otherwise rush past. The days are structured around restraint, the nights around reflection ...

Exposure to extreme heat or cold during pregnancy may double the risk of preterm birth, warns doctor. Expert explains how temperature stress can impact maternal and fetal health.

Recruitment is expected to begin later this year, with plans for geographic expansion into the UK and the US.

Experts highlight a crucial yet often overlooked nutrient that supports hormonal balance, muscle strength, bone density, ...