25 November 2020

Energy drinks can raise stillbirth risk and caffeine guidance confuses mums-to-be

Stillbirth experts warn that expectant parents need to know more about caffeine, as a new study from Tommy’s Maternal and...

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23 November 2020

Use of some contraceptives may temporarily delay a woman’s fertility from resuming

Women may have to wait eight months for fertility to return after ending their use of injectable contraceptives, study suggests....

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23 November 2020

Diet and lifestyle during pregnancy linked to modifications in infants’ DNA

A new study has shown pregnant women with obesity could reduce the health risks for their infants through improved diet...

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16 November 2020

Menstrual cycle length and body temperature change with age and seasons

Researchers from Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU) have shown that the mean menstrual cycle length increased from age 15-23...

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11 November 2020

Delivering proteins to testes could someday treat male infertility

According to the Mayo Clinic, about 15 per cent of couples are infertile, and male infertility plays a role in...

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9 November 2020

How birth experience shapes development

A new study on birth experience from the University of Delaware finds that how one is born can have an...

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9 November 2020

NMC launches consultation on future use of emergency powers

The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) has today launched a consultation seeking views from the public, professionals and health and...

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4 November 2020

Vitamin D levels during pregnancy linked with child IQ

Vitamin D is a critical nutrient and has many important functions in the body. A mother's vitamin D supply is...

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