Skin wounds heal with less scarring when thin sheets of dried human placenta are applied as dressings, according to research in mice and people. The placenta’s healing properties have been known since ...

Gestational diabetes mellitus is a form of diabetes that develops during pregnancy and is increasing in prevalence worldwide. It exposes the fetus to an abnormal metabolic environment, including ...

Gestational diabetes can cause a multitude of complications in the offspring, but to date, the reasons are incompletely understood. A new study, exploring a foundational step in the process of ...

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of nearly 10,000 long-lasting chemical compounds that stay in the environment and have been linked to adverse health effects on humans, including ...

The placenta regulates the exchange of nutrients, gases, and metabolic products between a pregnant woman and the foetus, thereby ensuring healthy development. The first 90 days of pregnancy are ...

Placenta accreta is a life-threatening condition in which the placenta attaches to scar tissue left by a C-section. It used to be extremely rare. Placenta accreta is a life-threatening condition in ...

Calvin Harris is officially a dad after his wife, Vick Hope, gave birth to a baby boy. “20th of July our boy arrived,” Harris, 41, wrote via Instagram on Monday, August 4. “Micah is here! My wife is a ...

What is placenta accreta? It's a rare condition that affects around 0.2% of pregnancies. Normally, your placenta forms an attachment to the uterine lining, called the endometrium. But if you have ...

In a groundbreaking development in medical treatment for severe burns, placenta grafting has emerged as a promising solution for third-degree burns. This innovative approach is rekindling interest in ...