Washington D.C. [USA], Jan 18 (ANI): In a first time finding, researchers discover that the lungs and placentas of foetuses in the womb as young as 11 weeks after conception already show a bacterial microbiome signature, which suggests that bacteria may colonise the lungs well before birth.
Washington D.C. [USA], Nov 16 (ANI): With the help of an animal model (pigs), a recent study showed that mild Zika virus infection in foetuses can lead to abnormal brain development in healthy young animals.
Washington D.C [USA], Oct 24 (ANI): Foetus has its own microbiome or communities of bacteria living in the gut which helps them to develop their immune system and metabolism.
Gonda (Uttar Pradesh) [India], Oct 15 (ANI): A woman in Gonda alleged that her relative's unborn baby died due to medical negligence at the District Women Hospital here. Doctors, however, claim that it was a case of intrauterine foetal death.
Washington D.C [USA], Oct 11 (ANI): A new study shows that the immune system of the foetal gut is far more developed before birth. The finding could also help in developing new maternal vaccines.
Udhampur (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], Aug 27 (ANI): With an aim to eliminate the menace of female foeticide in Jammu and Kashmir, 'Beti Bachao Beti Padhao' campaign was launched in Udhampur on Monday.
Washington D.C. [USA], Aug 11 (ANI): Hormone concentrations during early foetal development are significantly affected by maternal age, body mass index and race rather than lifestyle, suggests a study.
Washington D.C. [USA], Aug 6 (ANI): Prior to the release of 'Lover', her seventh studio album Taylor Swift posted cryptic messages on social media which left fans convinced that the track might include her longtime bestie Selena Gomez and former foe Katy Perry.
Washington D.C. [USA], Aug 5 (ANI): Expectant mothers can reduce the impact of marijuana on foetal brain development with an essential micronutrient, choline, suggests a study.
New Delhi [India], Aug 2 (ANI): England batter Lauren Winfield on Friday conveyed safe travel to her "friends before foes" and Australia's Beth Mooney and Delissa Kimmince following the conclusion of Women's Ashes.
Washington DC [USA], July 29 (ANI): High levels of estrogen hormones in the womb could increase the risk of a foetus developing autism later, suggests a study.
Uttarkashi (Uttarakhand) [India], July 21 (ANI): At a time when the Central government has been aggressively promoting its 'Beti Bachao Beti Padhao' scheme, sex ratio at birth data from 132 villages in Uttarkashi district reveal that no girl child was born in these areas in the last three mo