During the first weeks of pregnancy, the developing placenta in a mother's womb undergoes a dramatic change. Individual cells ...

Now, scientists at Scripps Research have identified a key player in the placenta's transformation-a molecule called ...

A recent Duke study uncovers the startling risks associated with flavored e-cigarettes during pregnancy, highlighting ...

To aid in your baby's growth, your body creates a new organ known as the placenta. Depending on the stage of pregnancy, this organ is in charge of meeting the growing baby's essential nutritional ...

A large study by researchers from the University of Washington found that pregnant people exposed to wildfire smoke were more ...

Researchers at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) discovered that placental malperfusion (PMP), a condition that disrupts blood flow in the placenta, is common in fetuses with congenital heart ...

About 10% of American babies are born prematurely. Birth before 37 weeks can lead to a cascade of health risks, both ...

A study by University of Manchester scientists has revealed some of the mechanisms which may explain why older mice are more ...

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia study highlights the role of genetic and developmental pathways on fetal health and outcomes in congenital heart disease PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- ...