Fetal development is a critical stage with effects that can last throughout life. Yet, identifying the effects of maternal ...

When does the circadian clock start ticking? A new study shows that fetal clocks synchronize to the mother in the womb via hormones, highlighting the importance of light and sleep during pregnancy.

Can maternal stress harm a fetus? New research quantifying the Fukushima disaster's psychological impact shows that radiation ...

Researchers analyzed 1.1 million births surrounding the Fukushima nuclear accident to isolate the effects of maternal ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A fetus develops a brain and spinal cord early on. Find out how this development occurs and what you can do to support it. Fact ...

Researchers have long associated per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), commonly known as "forever chemicals," with ...

Study findings indicate that environmentally relevant doses of OLA bioplastics may be “more toxic” to the placenta than conventional microplastics.

DISCOURAGING ABORTION. THE SENATE EDUCATION COMMITTEE IS MAKING CHANGES TO A BILL THAT WOULD REQUIRE STUDENTS IN SEX ED CLASSES ACROSS THE STATE TO WATCH A VIDEO ON FETAL DEVELOPMENT. GONE ARE ...