Obesity in pregnancy risks

Obesity in pregnant women could alter the structure and function of the placenta increasing the risk of poor health outcomes for both mother and baby....

Every two minutes a woman dies

Every two minutes, a woman dies during pregnancy or childbirth, according to the latest estimates released in a report by United Nations (UN) agencies today....

Stroke action first aid

Stroke action first aid: A stroke occurs when blood flow in the brain is interrupted by a blockage or bleed in one of the blood...

80-year-old baby deaths mystery solved

80-year-old medical mystery that caused baby deaths solved: Researchers at the University of East Anglia have solved an 80-year-old medical mystery that causes kidney damage...

How common is brain damage at birth?

How common is brain damage at birth? Causes and effects. In the UK, most expectant mothers are fortunate enough to be eligible for a guaranteed...

Underweight babies at risk

Research shows all underweight babies may be at higher risk of childhood developmental complications – not just those with extremely low birthweights Babies with mild...

Reducing risk of endometrial cancer

University of Queensland research has revealed that having more babies reduces a woman’s risk of endometrial cancer. Dr Gunn-Helen Moen and Shannon D’Urso from UQ’s...