Childbirth & Pregnancy
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Mitochondria treatment passes tests
Using donated mitochondria for IVF treatment should lead to normal pregnancies and healthy babies, British researchers have stated. Read more
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ICSI ‘ineffective and costly’
The increase in intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) for infertility treatment has been attacked by a world-leading fertility expert. Read more
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African improvements drive life expectancy surge
World life expectancy has increased at its fastest rate for 50 years this decade, it was revealed yesterday. Read more
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Pre-term birth key to neonatal death rates – study
Tackling high rates of pre-term birth is the key to reducing stillbirths and neonatal deaths in the UK, according to a report published today. Read more
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Gestational diabetes link to baby body fat
Babies whose mothers had gestational diabetes have more body fat at two months of age compared to those whose mums were healthy during pregnancy, according to a new study. Read more
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Protein discovery could lead to miscarriage treatment
A protein involved in the development of the human placenta could help scientists to improve treatments for recurrent miscarriages and pre-eclampsia. Read more
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Abortion rates falling in developed countries
Improved medical and contraception services have led to a 25-year low in abortion rates in developed countries, according to a study published today. Read more
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Technique enables scientists to study early human embryos
Scientists have been able to study for the first time key stages of human life in embryos developed in vitro up to 13 days after fertilisation. Read more
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Post-natal distress revealed for world day
A new survey highlights the widespread distress caused by depression and anxiety during and after pregnancy. Read more
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Fertility concern for BRCA1 mutation
Women with the BRCA1 gene mutation may have a lower than normal number of eggs in their ovaries, new research indicates. Read more