23 h. ago New research reveals impact of extreme heat on women and future pregnancy

Being pregnant changes many of the processes that allow the body to stay cool during extreme heat

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3 d. ago Are hand sanitisers the next thing to be banned by the EU? Key ingredient under scrutiny 'due to cancer risk'

EU health officials proposed getting rid of or replacing products containing the ingredient over cancer concerns and the increased risk of pregnancy complications.

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9 d. ago A tiny rhino foetus developed by IVF: Jon A Juárez’s best photograph

Only two female northern white rhinos are left – but neither can carry a pregnancy. So a surrogate was used. Tragically, the foetus didn’t reach full termThis photograph captures a moment of fragile hope: the world’s first IVF rhino pregnancy, a tiny foetus that reignited optimism among scientists fighting to save the northern white rhino from extinction. There are only two female northern white rhinos left on the planet – Najin and her daughter Fatu. Neither can carry a pregnancy due to health complications. The last male died in 2018 and that makes the species functionally extinct. For the past 15 years, the BioRescue Project – an international consortium dedicated to saving the species – has been collecting and preserving sperm from deceased males. Using this genetic material and egg cells from Fatu, they’ve created 38 embryos. It may sound like a lot, but it’s not. Since Najin and Fatu cannot carry a pregnancy, surrogate mothers are essential and it was decided to use southern w...

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1 week ago Jesy Nelson says she's 'never felt prouder' in health update months after birth of twins

The former Little Mix singer suffered complications during her pregnancy this year

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1 week ago Major global study reveals the world is getting sicker and fatter

Obesity rates have soared in the last decade and is now a leading cause of disease according to a landmark new study as experts call for tougher measures to tackle the crisis.

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2 w. ago Lanarkshire’s three acute hospitals to light up in pink and blue in support of Baby Loss Awareness Week

Running until October 15, Baby Loss Awareness Week helps to unite people, to come together and speak out to increase understanding of the impact of baby loss and remember all babies.

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3 w. ago This common but 'silent' pregnancy complication increases babies' autism risk by 60 per cent

Scientists say while it is unclear whether paracetamol causes autism something is clearly driving the increase in cases, with one in 100 now affected.

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4 w. ago Donald Trump’s incorrect autism comments ‘pose a risk to patient safety in UK’

The National Pharmacy Association says Brits are less likely to get vaccinated after US President Donald Trump suggested ‘pills and vaccines’ are behind a rise in autism

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