Discovered in 1955, the Oropouche virus has circulated mainly in the Amazon, causing a febrile illness virtually indistinguishable from those caused by dengue, Zika and chikungunya, viruses also transmitted by biting mosquitoes.
Aug 4, 2026
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University of Liverpool researchers have identified that hospital admissions in England for ectopic pregnancy (when a fertilized egg implants outside the womb) have been increasing since 2021, with more than twice as many ...
Jul 29, 2026
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A father's diet can affect his children's health and body composition before they are even conceived. A study of 43 triads of fathers, mothers and newborns treated in the public health care system of Ribeirão Preto in the ...
Jul 29, 2026
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An Australian-first early pregnancy loss support program has been developed to better address the emotional care of bereaved parents. The program, M-HELP (Mental Health after Early Pregnancy Loss), was developed by University ...
Mar 30, 2026
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Postpartum uninsurance declined among Black women in non-expansion states during the COVID-19 continuous Medicaid coverage policy, but racial gaps persisted, according to a new study at Columbia University Mailman School ...
Mar 17, 2026
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High blood pressure during pregnancy is a serious concern for any woman. In addition to posing a threat to the health of the mother and baby, disorders such as preeclampsia are early warning signs that a woman could develop ...
Apr 16, 2026
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Listeria is the third-leading cause of death among bacterial foodborne pathogens in the U.S. and pregnant individuals bear a disproportionate share of that burden. Yet the scientific models used to set food safety policy ...
Mar 17, 2026
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Exposure to common air pollutants during early pregnancy may increase the likelihood of persistent depressive symptoms throughout pregnancy, according to a new study led by Tracy Bastain and co-authored by Carrie Breton, ...
Jun 26, 2026
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Using advanced electron microscopy, researchers in Leiden have captured detailed images showing how, in the rare pregnancy disorder FNAIT, antibodies produced by the mother can cause bleeding in fetuses. The findings, published ...
Jul 20, 2026
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Declining placental concentrations of a molecule that plays a key role in metabolism appear to trigger the end of pregnancy and hasten labor and delivery, suggesting a study co-led by researchers at UT Southwestern Medical ...
Jun 23, 2026
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