Health news Exclusive: At-home spit test certified as a contraceptive in Europe The test, which uses saliva to track a hormone that plays a role in fertility, is expected to roll out across Europe this year. 19/06/2025
Health news ‘Forever chemicals’ exposure before birth raises teenage health risks Teenagers who had been exposed to higher levels of PFAS before they were born were more likely to have high blood pressure, a new study found. 13/06/2025
Health news Women warned against using ‘skinny jabs’ whilst pregnant The UK medicines regulator said all women taking the jabs should ensure they are using an effective form of birth control, and that pregnant women should stop taking them. 05/06/2025
Health news Woman gives birth after UK’s first womb transplant The woman received a womb transplant from her sister in 2023, becoming the first in the UK to undergo the procedure. 08/04/2025
Healthcare Why pregnant women and new mothers are still dying preventable deaths Pregnant women and new mothers are still dying at alarmingly high levels across the world, and a new analysis has begun to unravel why. 08/03/2025
Healthcare Fresh embryo transfers boost birth rates in women undergoing IVF The findings suggest fertility doctors should take more patient-level factors into account to improve the odds of success with IVF. 30/01/2025
Health news Study finds rise in abortion patients using fertility tracking methods Over five years, abortion patients were increasingly likely to be using less reliable fertility awareness methods when they got pregnant. 14/01/2025
Healthcare As fertility treatments become more common in Europe, who has access? Access to fertility treatments varies across Europe even as these procedures become more common. 30/12/2024
Health news New study suggests flu in pregnancy leads to autism. Experts weigh in Here’s what experts say about the link between maternal infections and increased chances of autism in children. 30/11/2024
Health news Gaza conditions ‘harrowing’ for women and girls, UN official says An estimated 50,000 women in Gaza are pregnant, and about 130 give birth every day. 20/11/2024
Health news Study links preterm birth to lower income, employment, and education Being born preterm could have lasting effects that extend into adulthood, impacting a person’s income and chances of employment and education, a new study suggests. 06/11/2024
Health news Poor sleep in pregnancy may increase kids' risk of developmental delay A recent study by researchers in China found that insufficient sleep during pregnancy may be associated with neurodevelopmental delays in children, especially in boys. 26/09/2024
Health news Scientists shed light on many ways brain changes during pregnancy A new study looked at how the brain changes throughout pregnancy and could help better understand issues like postpartum depression. 17/09/2024
Health news Exposure to 'forever chemicals' during pregnancy tied to obesity risks Women exposed to higher PFAS levels during pregnancy could face health complications later on, a new study says. 05/09/2024
Health news Over a third of European teen boys now having sex without condoms The use of condoms by sexually active boys has dropped by 9 per cent since 2014, according to the latest WHO data. 30/08/2024
Health news Any smoking before or during pregnancy is unsafe, study shows Light smoking is also tied to poor birth outcomes, even if the mother quits during pregnancy. 21/08/2024
France Competing for two: Pregnant Olympians break the taboo in Paris Expectant athletes have been pushing boundaries at this year's Olympics in Paris, as more research reveals what how far women can go while further into their pregnancy. 09/08/2024
Health news Study finds air pollution reduces IVF success Being exposed to air pollution around the time of egg retrieval can significantly curb the odds of a successful transfer through in vitro fertilisation (IVF), a new study has found. 08/07/2024
Health news Prenatal exposure to chemicals may increase risk of childhood obesity Exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals during pregnancy may increase the risk of obesity and hypertension in children, new research suggests. 28/05/2024
Health news Personalised screening could better predict risk of pre-eclampsia A new study compared guidelines for who is at risk for dangerous hypertension during pregnancy with a personalised screening algorithm. 07/05/2024