First-ever in-utero stem cell therapy for fetal spina bifida repair is safe. The Lancet
A phase 1 clinical trial published in The Lancet has shown that combining stem cell therapy with standard fetal surgery before birth is a safe and promising approach to treat…
New data on spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD), a common cause of heart attacks in younger women
New insights into spontaneous coronary artery dissection – a devastating cause of heart attacks in young, healthy patients – were presented today at the EAPCI Summit 2026.1 The summit is…
Breastfeeding may lower mums’ later life depression/anxiety risks for up to 10 years after pregnancy
Breastfeeding may lower mothers’ later life risks of depression and anxiety for up to 10 years after pregnancy, suggest the findings of a small observational study, published in the open…
Prediabetes is increasingly common among children living with overweight or obesity
The prevalence of prediabetes has increased significantly in recent years among Finnish children living with overweight or obesity, a recent study by Tampere University and the University of Eastern Finland…
A new study reveals how embryos and the uterus “talk” during implantation
A new study shows that the embryo and the uterine lining conduct an active “conversation” from the very earliest stages of implantation. They engage in a back and forth of…
Genetic testing of IVF embryos helps women over 35 conceive faster
Genetic testing of IVF-created embryos could help more women over 35 have a baby in less time, a clinical trial by researchers from King’s College London, King’s College Hospital, and…
First-trimester blood test significantly improves prediction of gestational diabetes
Researchers from the Global Centre for Asian Women’s Health (GloW) and the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore (NUS…
Bird flu during pregnancy: women died in 90% of cases
The vast majority of women who contract bird flu during pregnancy and their unborn baby will die from the virus, according to a new study. And the findings stress the…
AI tool analyzes placentas at birth for faster detection of neonatal, maternal problems
A newly developed tool that harnesses computer vision and artificial intelligence (AI) may help clinicians rapidly evaluate placentas at birth, potentially improving neonatal and maternal care, according to new research…
Pregnant women who sleep less than 7 hours a night may have children with developmental delays
Pregnant women who do not get enough sleep may be at higher risk of having children with neurodevelopmental delays, according to new research published in the Endocrine Society’s Journal of…