Human uptake of microplastic particles (MPs) is causing increasing health concerns, and there is mounting pressure to evaluate the associated risks. While MPs can be ingested, breathed in, or drank in ...

Circulation problems impact millions globally, causing discomfort and lead to various health issues, from cold extremities to more serious cardiovascular conditions. While medical treatments play ...

In the human, the placenta is the predominant route of IgG transfer in the maternal-to-fetal direction; the immune protection provided by maternal antibodies is essential for newborns during the ...

Lipid peroxidation and iron cargo of placenta-derived small extracellular vesicles (sEVs) isolated from the maternal circulation of control and preeclampsia individuals were examined by mass ...

This is the first step towards placenta digital twins. Armita Najmi, Ph.D. candidate in Grande Gutiérrez's lab and lead author of the paper said, "Our computational study provides practical ...

Here’s how it works. Assisted reproductive technologies (ART), such as in vitro fertilization (IVF), may affect the epigenetics of the placenta, slightly raising the risk of certain health ...

Products geared towards improving circulation and the health of veins are becoming more popular as people look for ways to boost their general health and wellbeing. Such supplements are designed ...

Too little fluid may also be a sign of birth defects as well as problems with the placenta, slowed fetal growth, early rupture of membranes or fetal death. Bleeding, while common in pregnancy, may ...