Facing criticism, feds award first maternal health grant to a predominantly Black rural area

by Sarah Jane Tribble, KFF Health News, KFF Health NewsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA federal program to combat the alarming rates of rural women dying from pregnancy complications has marked a fi

Updated on: January 17,2024 19

Facing criticism, feds award first maternal health grant to a predominantly Black rural area

by Sarah Jane Tribble, KFF Health News, KFF Health NewsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA federal program to combat the alarming rates of rural women dying from pregnancy complications has marked a fi

Updated on:January 17,2024 19

Universal screening using simple device could save countless babies' lives, say perinatal experts

by University of BirminghamCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainCongenital heart defects could be spotted in newborn babies more easily and equitably by using a simple screening test, experts say.In

Updated on: March 19,2024 12

Universal screening using simple device could save countless babies' lives, say perinatal experts

by University of BirminghamCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainCongenital heart defects could be spotted in newborn babies more easily and equitably by using a simple screening test, experts say.In

Updated on:March 19,2024 12

Study reveals benefits of yoga for pregnant women

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research in pregnant women suggests that practicing yoga activates the parasympathetic nervous system (which is responsible for bodily functions when at rest)

Updated on: June 11,2024 6

Study reveals benefits of yoga for pregnant women

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research in pregnant women suggests that practicing yoga activates the parasympathetic nervous system (which is responsible for bodily functions when at rest)

Updated on:June 11,2024 6

Study teases out factors associated with postpartum overdose

by Massachusetts General HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainMassachusetts researchers have published a new study in the journalAddictionthat uncovers several risk factors associated wit

Updated on: May 21,2024 7

Study teases out factors associated with postpartum overdose

by Massachusetts General HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainMassachusetts researchers have published a new study in the journalAddictionthat uncovers several risk factors associated wit

Updated on:May 21,2024 7

Scientists discover critical molecular biomarkers of preeclampsia

by Tel Aviv UniversityCredit: Tel Aviv UniversityPreeclampsia, a sudden pregnancy complication that can interfere with the blood flow to the placenta and possibly to the fetus, can lead to low bi

Updated on: March 02,2024 18

Scientists discover critical molecular biomarkers of preeclampsia

by Tel Aviv UniversityCredit: Tel Aviv UniversityPreeclampsia, a sudden pregnancy complication that can interfere with the blood flow to the placenta and possibly to the fetus, can lead to low bi

Updated on:March 02,2024 18

Doctors should stop relying on 'mental shortcuts' when deciding patient care

by George Vlahakis,Indiana UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainAlgorithms and analytics are now common used by professional sports, in sales forecasts, lending decisions and by car insurance prov

Updated on: May 09,2024 6

Doctors should stop relying on 'mental shortcuts' when deciding patient care

by George Vlahakis,Indiana UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainAlgorithms and analytics are now common used by professional sports, in sales forecasts, lending decisions and by car insurance prov

Updated on:May 09,2024 6

Racism, mistrust worsen psychiatric conditions in minority perinatal patients; new paths needed to reduce care disparity

by Wolters Kluwer HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDeeper understanding of medical mistrust among pregnant and postpartum racial and ethnic minority women, as well as collaborative care mod

Updated on: March 02,2024 11

Racism, mistrust worsen psychiatric conditions in minority perinatal patients; new paths needed to reduce care disparity

by Wolters Kluwer HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDeeper understanding of medical mistrust among pregnant and postpartum racial and ethnic minority women, as well as collaborative care mod

Updated on:March 02,2024 11

Study offers reassurance on COVID shots, women's periods

by Lauran NeergaardA woman receives a COVID-19 vaccine injection by a pharmacist at a clinic in Lawrence, Mass., on Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021, Research published Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2022, tracked nearly

Updated on: May 18,2024 8

Study offers reassurance on COVID shots, women's periods

by Lauran NeergaardA woman receives a COVID-19 vaccine injection by a pharmacist at a clinic in Lawrence, Mass., on Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021, Research published Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2022, tracked nearly

Updated on:May 18,2024 8

Cannabinoids improve symptoms in mice with endometriosis

by eLifeCredit: CC0 Public DomainInitial results from treating endometriosis in mice with cannabinoids suggest they can alleviate some symptoms of the disease, according to a new study in the ope

Updated on: March 05,2024 13

Cannabinoids improve symptoms in mice with endometriosis

by eLifeCredit: CC0 Public DomainInitial results from treating endometriosis in mice with cannabinoids suggest they can alleviate some symptoms of the disease, according to a new study in the ope

Updated on:March 05,2024 13

More studies needed on mental health treatments during and after pregnancy

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainUntreated mental health disorders can be a serious problem for women and their children during pregnancy and after giving birth, during the postpartum period.A re

Updated on: March 05,2024 14

More studies needed on mental health treatments during and after pregnancy

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainUntreated mental health disorders can be a serious problem for women and their children during pregnancy and after giving birth, during the postpartum period.A re

Updated on:March 05,2024 14

Living in greener neighborhoods may postpone the natural onset of menopause

by Barcelona Institute for Global HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainLiving near green spaces is associated with a wide variety of benefits, including a lower risk of obesity, improved attention capa

Updated on: March 09,2024 17

Living in greener neighborhoods may postpone the natural onset of menopause

by Barcelona Institute for Global HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainLiving near green spaces is associated with a wide variety of benefits, including a lower risk of obesity, improved attention capa

Updated on:March 09,2024 17

Babies born to mothers with preeclampsia found to be at increased risk of stroke and heart disease later in life

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressAdjusted hazard ratios (hrs) for ischemic heart disease and stroke from flexible parametric survival models. Hazard ratios (orange lines) and 95% CIs (gray lines) for isch

Updated on: July 01,2024 3

Babies born to mothers with preeclampsia found to be at increased risk of stroke and heart disease later in life

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressAdjusted hazard ratios (hrs) for ischemic heart disease and stroke from flexible parametric survival models. Hazard ratios (orange lines) and 95% CIs (gray lines) for isch

Updated on:July 01,2024 3