Decoding the purpose of fetal yawns in the womb
Even in the womb, where all oxygen is provided by the parental placenta, fetuses can-and do-yawn. More yawns…
Study finds microplastics in most prostate tumors
Small fragments of plastic were found in nine out of 10 patients with prostate cancer, and in higher…
Artificial intelligence improves detection of dangerous pregnancy condition
Feb 12 2026 A novel artificial intelligence (AI) model accurately detected the presence of placenta accreta spectrum (PAS),…
Study explores how shared cells influence health across generations
During pregnancy, maternal and fetal cells migrate back and forth across the placenta, with fetal cells entering the…
Maternal whooping cough vaccine shields newborns’ immune system
In 2024, Germany recorded the highest number of whooping cough cases since reporting became mandatory in the year…
Irregular collagen in uterine scars linked to placenta accreta development
Placenta accreta spectrum (PAS) used to be a rare pregnancy condition, but it now affects roughly 14,000 pregnancies…
Early pregnancy placenta models show significant effects from PFAS exposure
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of nearly 10,000 long-lasting chemical compounds that stay in the…
New clues reveal how gestational diabetes affects offspring
Gestational diabetes can cause a multitude of complications in the offspring, but to date, the reasons are incompletely…