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

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

Teeth, placentas and surgical remains are being saved and even consumed. Here is what medicine says about safety.

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

Researchers developed an AI model that analyzes health records to predict preeclampsia risk late in pregnancy, helping doctors monitor mothers and prevent complications.

Discover how Chlamydia abortus impacts sheep flocks, farm productivity, and human health, and learn about new vaccine and rapid testing developments.

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Celebrity outfits and endorsements often dominate social media, but Elton John recently drew attention for a very different reason. The musician has ...

Pregnancy is a journey accompanied by numerous physiological changes in the female body. However, for some new mothers, one of these changes is the development of gestational diabetes, a condition ...

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

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.

The Paediatric Society of Ghana has issued an urgent warning that illegal mining (galamsey) poses a severe threat to children’s health and brain development, with irreversible consequences for Ghana’s ...