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Metformin during pregnancy affects the brain development in offspring mice, study finds

With the rise in gestational diabetes and metabolic disorders during pregnancy, metformin is also being prescribed more frequently. Although it is known that the oral antidiabetic agent can cross the placental barrier, the impacts on the brain development of the child are largely unknown. Researchers have now been able to demonstrate in a mouse model that although metformin has positive effects in pregnant animals, it does not in the offspring.

Perceived gender discrimination linked to decline in wellbeing for older women

A study of more than 3,000 middle-aged and older women living in England showed that those who believed they had encountered gender discrimination were more likely to report declines in wellbeing over time.

MP calls for Down's syndrome abortion law change

Heidi Crowter and supporters outside the Court of Appeal in central London

Rishi Sunak declines to back Sir Liam Fox's call to outlaw the abortion after 24 weeks of foetuses diagnosed with Down's syndrome.

Kate hospital responds after alleged privacy breach

The Princess of Wales points to the left (file photo)

It follows reports, first published by the Daily Mirror, that staff at the London Clinic attempted to access her private medical reports.

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Metformin during pregnancy affects the brain development in offspring mice, study finds

Perceived gender discrimination linked to decline in wellbeing for older women

MP calls for Down's syndrome abortion law change

Kate hospital responds after alleged privacy breach

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