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Placenta
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Mouse models shed light on the effects of metformin use during pregnancy on offspring
With the rise in gestational diabetes and metabolic disorders during pregnancy, metformin is also being prescribed more frequently.…
March 18, 2024
Study unlocks the mystery of neonatal neutropenia in newborns
Compared to adults, newborns are highly susceptible to infections and these infections can cause serious health complications and…
March 15, 2024
Microplastics and nanoplastics could be harming your heart health
In a recent study published in The New England Journal of Medicine, researchers investigated whether micro- and nano-plastics…
March 11, 2024
Ultra-processed foods raise harmful chemical levels in pregnant women
If you’re pregnant, you may want to think twice before making a hamburger run or reaching for a…
February 8, 2024
Doppler ultrasound detects placental issues in small babies, study finds
A Doppler ultrasound that measures the blood flow of small unborn babies can reveal whether or not the placenta…
February 6, 2024