News tagged with fetal growth

Flame retardant linked to altered thyroid hormone levels during pregnancy

Pregnant women with higher blood levels of a common flame retardant had altered thyroid hormone levels, a result that could have implications for fetal health, according to a new study led by researchers at the University ...

Medicine & Health / Health

created Jun 21, 2010 | popularity 4 / 5 (4) | comments 1 | with audio podcast

Study finds higher risk of stillbirth in women with fibroids

In a study to be presented today at the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine's (SMFM) annual meeting, The Pregnancy Meeting, in Chicago, researchers will unveil findings that show that there is an increased risk of intrauterine ...

Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

created Feb 06, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Risks in multiple pregnancies

The complication rate during pregnancy with twins is about 40%. Women with multiple pregnancies often develop pre-eclampsia, gestational diabetes, and hemorrhages during the term of their pregnancy. Joachim W Dudenhausen ...

Medicine & Health / Health

created Oct 08, 2010 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Discovery of plant 'nourishing gene' brings hope for increased crop seed yield and food security

University of Warwick scientists have discovered a "nourishing gene" which controls the transfer of nutrients from plant to seed - a significant step which could help increase global food production.

Biology / Biotechnology

created Jan 13, 2012 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 1 | with audio podcast