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Study could be key to addressing troubling causes of maternal mortality in US

Study could be key to addressing troubling causes of maternal mortality in US

by University of Texas at San AntonioCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers from The University of Texas at San Antonio College for Health, Community and Policy (HCaP) have conducted a study that c

Study could be key to addressing troubling causes of maternal mortality in US

by University of Texas at San AntonioCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers from The University of Texas at San Antonio College for Health, Community and Policy (HCaP) have conducted a study that c
High-quality diet in pregnancy is associated with a lower risk of fetal growth restriction

High-quality diet in pregnancy is associated with a lower risk of fetal growth restriction

by Society for Maternal-Fetal MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearch has shown that an unhealthy diet during pregnancy can have long-term effects on a child's health. Now, in a ne

High-quality diet in pregnancy is associated with a lower risk of fetal growth restriction

by Society for Maternal-Fetal MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearch has shown that an unhealthy diet during pregnancy can have long-term effects on a child's health. Now, in a ne
Study finds that biggest share of US obstetric hospitals deliver fewer than 500 babies per year

Study finds that biggest share of US obstetric hospitals deliver fewer than 500 babies per year

by Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA research team led by Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) has analyzed the birth volume and geographic dist

Study finds that biggest share of US obstetric hospitals deliver fewer than 500 babies per year

by Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA research team led by Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) has analyzed the birth volume and geographic dist
Study identifies gene that plays important role in embryonic development

Study identifies gene that plays important role in embryonic development

by Johannes Seiler, Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität BonnCredit:Journal of Medical Genetics(2022). DOI: 10.1136/jmg-2022-108738An international study led by the medical Faculty of

Study identifies gene that plays important role in embryonic development

by Johannes Seiler, Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität BonnCredit:Journal of Medical Genetics(2022). DOI: 10.1136/jmg-2022-108738An international study led by the medical Faculty of
Researchers examine role of B cells in polycystic ovary syndrome

Researchers examine role of B cells in polycystic ovary syndrome

byKarolinska InstitutetCredit: CC0 Public DomainPolycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common hormone disorder in women. Studies have shown that the change in hormones is accompanied by variation

Researchers examine role of B cells in polycystic ovary syndrome

byKarolinska InstitutetCredit: CC0 Public DomainPolycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common hormone disorder in women. Studies have shown that the change in hormones is accompanied by variation
More IVF babies born after egg collection in summer rather than in autumn, study finds

More IVF babies born after egg collection in summer rather than in autumn, study finds

byEuropean Society of Human Reproduction and EmbryologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe time of year when eggs are collected from women's ovaries during fertility treatment makes a difference to

More IVF babies born after egg collection in summer rather than in autumn, study finds

byEuropean Society of Human Reproduction and EmbryologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe time of year when eggs are collected from women's ovaries during fertility treatment makes a difference to
Opioid exposure in the womb could raise the risk of heart disease later in life

Opioid exposure in the womb could raise the risk of heart disease later in life

by American Physiological SocietyGraphical illustration of the study’s key findings regarding the effects of prenatal opioid exposure in early life and adulthood. Credit: Analia Loria, University

Opioid exposure in the womb could raise the risk of heart disease later in life

by American Physiological SocietyGraphical illustration of the study’s key findings regarding the effects of prenatal opioid exposure in early life and adulthood. Credit: Analia Loria, University
Selective abortion of girls occurs—for different reasons—among Indian and Chinese diaspora

Selective abortion of girls occurs—for different reasons—among Indian and Chinese diaspora

by University of TorontoConditional sex ratio (CSR) of second and third order births in the UK by mother’s country of birth. CSRs shown are based on the total number of births (shown on each grap

Selective abortion of girls occurs—for different reasons—among Indian and Chinese diaspora

by University of TorontoConditional sex ratio (CSR) of second and third order births in the UK by mother’s country of birth. CSRs shown are based on the total number of births (shown on each grap
Prenatal exposure to lead linked to lower birth weights, earlier births in gold mining communities

Prenatal exposure to lead linked to lower birth weights, earlier births in gold mining communities

byDuke UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study on the impacts of prenatal exposure to toxic metals linked to artisanal gold mining and other sources in Madre de Dios, Peru, finds that mer

Prenatal exposure to lead linked to lower birth weights, earlier births in gold mining communities

byDuke UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study on the impacts of prenatal exposure to toxic metals linked to artisanal gold mining and other sources in Madre de Dios, Peru, finds that mer
Inducing labor at 39 weeks reduces risks of C-section and other complications

Inducing labor at 39 weeks reduces risks of C-section and other complications

by University of South FloridaBaby born at Tampa General Hospital in Tampa, Florida via c-section. Credit: Sandra RoaIt's better to induce than to watch and wait. That's the result of a n

Inducing labor at 39 weeks reduces risks of C-section and other complications

by University of South FloridaBaby born at Tampa General Hospital in Tampa, Florida via c-section. Credit: Sandra RoaIt's better to induce than to watch and wait. That's the result of a n
Chronic pelvic pain affects up to 26% of women: New research brings us closer to better treating it

Chronic pelvic pain affects up to 26% of women: New research brings us closer to better treating it

by Lydia Coxon and Katy Vincent,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageChronic pelvic pain affects between5% and 26%of women worldwide. It can be associated with conditions such a

Chronic pelvic pain affects up to 26% of women: New research brings us closer to better treating it

by Lydia Coxon and Katy Vincent,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageChronic pelvic pain affects between5% and 26%of women worldwide. It can be associated with conditions such a
Risk of miscarriage linked strongly to mother's age and pregnancy history

Risk of miscarriage linked strongly to mother's age and pregnancy history

by British Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe risk of miscarriage varies greatly with a woman's age, shows a strong pattern of recurrence, and is increased after some pregnancy compl

Risk of miscarriage linked strongly to mother's age and pregnancy history

by British Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe risk of miscarriage varies greatly with a woman's age, shows a strong pattern of recurrence, and is increased after some pregnancy compl