In addition to their established role in fighting pathogens, certain maternal immune cells (neutrophils) can support early placental development by helping placental cells migrate into the uterine lining.
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Understanding how fetal DNA travels in a pregnant woman's blood could unlock the next generation of prenatal screening, according to a new paper published in Science Advances.
Oct 2, 2026
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Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children may be associated with problems with placental health during late pregnancy, according to a new study by University of Iowa Health Care researchers. The findings, ...
Sep 30, 2026
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Within breastfeeding research, there's a widely recognized need to move beyond using only the duration of breastfeeding as the measure of "successful breastfeeding" and to integrate person-centered outcomes.
Sep 28, 2026
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As women go through menopause, they often sense that it's not just their bodies changing, but also their minds. They report hot flashes, anxiety, brain fog and trouble sleeping—all symptoms that can be traced back to the ...
Sep 25, 2026
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Ovarian cancer is often diagnosed after it has already spread to other parts of the body, at which point the five-year survival rate is under 30%. Further complicating treatment, standard therapies cause substantial harm ...
Sep 25, 2026
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One of the main reasons ovarian cancer is among the deadliest forms of cancer is timing: When doctors catch it early, the five-year survival rate can be more than 90%. But when doctors catch it late, in stages 3 or 4, five-year ...
Sep 24, 2026
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A systematic review of the scientific literature on mobile phone use during pregnancy and fetal outcomes examines the potential health effects of exposure. While some studies included in the review found no significant association ...
Sep 23, 2026
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New research has found that mothers with poor sleep quality in late pregnancy had babies with lower weight in the first six months of life but higher weight at ages 1–2 years. This effect was strongest in male infants and ...
Sep 22, 2026
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Infections that, in rare cases, can be transmitted from a pregnant woman to the fetus are linked to an increased risk of autism and intellectual disability in the child. This is shown by a study from Karolinska Institutet ...
Sep 21, 2026
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