Exposure to alcohol in utero can have enduring health effects across the lifespan, including increased risks related to ...

Kansas schools are now required to show fetal development videos when human growth or sexuality is discussed. The law lacks specifics on implementation, leaving local districts with an unclear ...

Scientists traced the evolution of pregnancy by studying fetal-maternal cell communication across six mammal species, ...

Ultra-processed foods linked to prenatal heavy metal exposure and child brain development by Food Ingredient and Health Research Institute edited by Gaby Clark, reviewed by Andrew Zinin Editors' notes ...

NIPT tests work by scouring the mother’s blood for DNA fragments and mapping them to their chromosome of origin. Around 10% ...

Unlike other primates, humans are exposed to high levels of placental sex hormones in the womb, which may have shaped our ...

A group of scientists studying pregnancy across six different mammals—from humans to marsupials—uncovered how certain cells ...

Republican Iowa state Sen. Lynn Evans of Aurelia shares his highlights and disappointments from the 2025 legislative session including: Student achievement legislation, a bill about fetal ...

MONDAY, June 16, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Prenatal exposure to specific perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) is associated with offspring blood pressure (BP) through age 18 years ...

The tumor suppressor p53 is a transcription factor that controls the expression of hundreds of genes. Emerging evidence suggests that the p53-induced RNA-binding protein ZMAT3 is a key splicing ...

If you’re having trouble getting pregnant, you might be considering IVF as a next step. The time leading up to an IVF cycle is critical for preparing your body for the intensive process ...