3+ hour, 55+ min ago  (446+ words) Exclusive breastfeeding in early infancy may leave a lasting biological imprint, scientists say. Researchers analysing thousands of children found small differences in DNA patterns years later among those who had been exclusively breastfed for at least three months. The study…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (536+ words) Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), synthetic chemicals found in tap water at levels currently considered safe, affect embryo development, causing irreversible damage that may impact future generations. The full findings have been published in the journal Environmental Research. PFAS, or…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (225+ words) Researchers from The Rosalind Franklin Institute and The University of Manchester have won a development grant to advance a new software tool designed to improve clinical decision-making in high'risk pregnancies, particularly those at risk of stillbirth. The funding will support…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (470+ words) Backed by "25 million and expert leadership, the emergency NHS maternity taskforce aims to prevent avoidable harm, strengthen bereavement support, and deliver timely care across England. The government has finalised the members of the taskforce, which will tackle deep-rooted inequalities and…...

2+ mon, 6+ day ago  (426+ words) To name a few, it'd be that: Infertility is mainly a female problem, when in fact, male factors account for over a third of cases in the UK; IVF can guarantee conception later in life, despite declining success rates with…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (224+ words) Open Access Government The interim national maternity investigation reveals widespread failings in NHS maternity and neonatal care. Families across England report inconsistent services, a lack of compassion, and systemic failures, calling for urgent reform and accountability Key findings from the…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (334+ words) As commercial spaceflight expands and humans spend longer periods beyond Earth, a new study warns that managing reproductive health is no longer a theoretical concern. Published on 3 February 2026 in Reproductive Bio Medicine Online, the report argues that the hostile environment…...

4+ mon, 6+ day ago  (553+ words) Although many people are choosing to have children later in life, biological fertility limitations remain unchanged Although many people are choosing to have children later in life, biological fertility limitations remain unchanged. Innovations in biotechnology, such as egg quality therapeutics,…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago  (214+ words) CQC's 2025 maternity survey finds improvements in antenatal communication and mental health support, but highlights remaining gaps in care. .. CQC's 2025 maternity survey finds improvements in antenatal communication and mental health support, but highlights remaining gaps in care What did the survey…...

4+ mon, 1+ week ago  (872+ words) Each year, around 15 million babies are born prematurely, with nearly one million dying soon after due to complications Endothelial " The final frontier to reduce preterm birth and death from sepsis Each year, around 15 million babies are born prematurely, with nearly…...