'Miraculous' and powerful: What makes the placenta special, how it can help patients
The Cleveland Clinic describes the vital role of a healthy placenta. It's a temporary organ that forms in the uterus, or womb ...
New blood test uses cell-free DNA shed from placenta to accurately predict preeclampsia
A new blood test has an 80% accuracy in predicting preterm preeclampsia, according to a study published today, Feb. 12, in ...
Can blood test predict this pregnancy complication?
The pregnancy complication is marked by high blood pressure and can lead to liver or kidney damage and is not usually ...
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Is CBD Safe to Use During Pregnancy?
Use of cannabidiol (CBD) while pregnant may impair fetal growth, trigger changes in the placenta, and have long-term cognitive and behavioral effects. | Cannabis Sciences ...
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New blood test accurately predicts preeclampsia
A new blood test has an 80% accuracy in predicting preterm preeclampsia, according to a new study. The condition, which results in over 70,000 maternal deaths and 500,000 fetal deaths each year ...
Steroid medications given before preterm birth improve lung and placental function, research shows
A new rat study explores lung function and placental changes in the presence of infection and inflammation. The study ...
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You're Probably Eating a Credit Card's Worth of Plastic Each Week. Here's How to Minimize Exposure
Research shows people may be ingesting approximately 5 grams of plastic weekly. Try these easy swaps in your kitchen to ...
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Your brain is full of microplastics: are they harming you?
Plastics have infiltrated every recess of the planet, including your lungs, kidneys and other sensitive organs. Scientists ...