Articles related to "Foetus"

Finding a genetic cause for homosexuality, a "gay gene", could pose serious global human rights questions as it becomes possible to identify a gay child prenatally.

Research has shown that modern day chemicals may be responsible for damaging men's sperm.

In around just a hundred years, imaging of the body has gone from the simple X-ray to sophisticated scanning methods that give sharp images of any kind of body tissue.

Matrimony was essential to the Tudor concept of divine order. God ruled the universe; the King ruled his realm and husbands ruled their families, especially their wives.

Sequencing the kangaroo genome lets researchers compare human genes with those of a marsupial relative and could lead to medical advances and improvements in agriculture.

Neural tube defects affect about 2.6 in 1000 births worldwide, with spina bifida and anencephaly accounting up to for 95% of all neural tube defects.

Effective exercise during the first trimester can greatly improve the experience of child birth and help speed up the recovery back to your normal weight, post pregnancy.

Find out why Kaz Cooke's handbook is so indispensable for pregnancy and the first few weeks of motherhood. What is the one thing that makes it stand out from the rest?

Folic acid is the synthetic version of folate. Supplementation of folic acid is recommended during pregnancy to help prevent neural tube defects such as spina bifida.

Ultrasound scans, blood samples, amniocentesis, Doppler tests are essential to track fetal development and optimise the health of mother and baby during pregnancy

A review of the must see exhibit showcasing real human bodies like you've never seen them before

An examination of the scientific research suggests that eating chocolate while pregnant may have health benefits for mother and baby.

Effective exercise during the second and third trimester of pregnancy can greatly improve the experience of child birth and help speed up post natal recovery.

An exhibition of anatomical models and health-related items from the early 18th, 19th and 20th Centuries reveals Victorian attitudes to health, disease, death and morals.

A horse's pregnancy lasts on average 345 days. At times, as soon as an owner discovers his mare is pregnant he starts to think of feeding for two and acts on this.

An increasing number of diseases are described as autoimmune. The processes behind these disorders are well understood but the triggers remain unclear.

The latest research links the consumption of oily fish with an increased survival rate for prostate cancer. Are there other health benefits - and what are the risks?

Although listeriosis is rare, pregnant women are more susceptible to contracting it than the general population. Listeria infection must be prevented during pregnancy.

Creating a life is simply one of the greatest possible gifts, which should never be taken for granted.

A review of what is in store for Indian parents in the Mother and Baby glossy monthly.

Lee Yuen Market, Maxim Arts & Jewelry Company, Mee Mee Bakery's fortune cookie machines, and Chinese herbalists' shops are must-sees in one of U.S.A's largest Chinatowns.

The bones of 26 skeletons, from Romans and Saxons to medieval and Victorian, reveal the diet, health, diseases and lifestyle of the deceased.

Even after years of smoking, there are good reasons to quit. The benefits of quitting smoking include improved health and a reduced risk of smoking-related diseases.

Throughout history the ruby has been celebrated as the most prized of all gemstones. There are many cultural references supporting our recognition of this priceless gem.

Dexa scans are considered to be the most accurate test for bone density analysis. This article explains how they work, who needs to have one, and what the results mean.

The evidence for human sacrifice among the ancient Celts is two-sided. Whereas ritual killings in Gaul are uncertain, Britain was the home of some gruesome scenes.

30 million-year old fossils of monotremes, previously believed to be a Cretaceous platypus, have been shown to be closely related to present day ground-dwelling echidnas

A debate which discusses arguments for and against pre-screening unborn children for genetic mutations using PGD and whether designer babies lie ahead.

The term 'small for date' can instill fear into most first time mothers and it is important to understand what the term means and what it implies.

Theories of human sexuality are very controversial. In this article several scientific studies are examined in order to try and help solve the nature-nurture debate.