Infections can trigger pregnancy complications, and now, new miniature versions of the placenta are helping show why.

The placenta's response to infections from malaria, toxoplasmosis and listeria has been mapped in high resolution, possibly paving the way for new treatment options.

"Undead" cells in the placenta that spew proteins may help explain cases of heart failure that happen in late pregnancy and ...

A new study from the University of Bergen and the University of Exeter shows that pregnant women who quit smoking may prevent ...

Moments after birth, a baby takes a first breath as the placenta, which has served as the fetus’ lungs during gestation, transfers responsibility to the baby's own organs. However, for patients born ...

The placenta can be considered the powerhouse of pregnancy. It’s an intricate network of vessels and tissues that nourishes ...

The placenta could be one reason why some women develop gestational diabetes during pregnancy, a new study finds.

Britain's Got Talent judge Simon Cowell puts his youthful looks down to a host of unusual treatments - we take a look at the ...

Altering gut bacteria in male mice revealed that microorganisms are needed for normal sperm development and offspring health.

WEDNESDAY, April 17, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- The placenta could be one reason why some women develop gestational diabetes during pregnancy, a new study finds. A deficit in the way the placenta ...

The placenta is an amazing structure in design and function. This section deals with the placenta in a broad, generalized form and is not by any means all inclusive. Placental pathology is an ...

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