Cannabis use during pregnancy associated with adverse birth outcomes

by Society for the Study of AddictionCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainInfants prenatally exposed to cannabis are more likely to be born preterm, have a low birth weight, and require neonatal intensiv

Updated on: January 16,2024 10

Cannabis use during pregnancy associated with adverse birth outcomes

by Society for the Study of AddictionCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainInfants prenatally exposed to cannabis are more likely to be born preterm, have a low birth weight, and require neonatal intensiv

Updated on:January 16,2024 10

Women who start periods early are at greater risk of cardiovascular problems

by University of Western AustraliaCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers from The University of Western Australia have conducted a study that has found young women who start having periods early an

Updated on: April 19,2024 10

Women who start periods early are at greater risk of cardiovascular problems

by University of Western AustraliaCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers from The University of Western Australia have conducted a study that has found young women who start having periods early an

Updated on:April 19,2024 10

Obese pregnant women infected by Zika virus have impaired immune response, shows study

by Maria Fernanda Ziegler,FAPESPAnna Cláudia Castello Branco (ICB-USP), first author of the article in Viruses, with the results. Credit: Maria Notomi SatoResearchers at the University of São Pa

Updated on: May 18,2024 7

Obese pregnant women infected by Zika virus have impaired immune response, shows study

by Maria Fernanda Ziegler,FAPESPAnna Cláudia Castello Branco (ICB-USP), first author of the article in Viruses, with the results. Credit: Maria Notomi SatoResearchers at the University of São Pa

Updated on:May 18,2024 7

Climate change, smog could mean more preemie babies: study

by Amy Norton, Healthday Reporter(HealthDay)—Here's more bad news associated with climate change: Pregnant women exposed to air pollution or heat waves face a greater risk of having a preterm or u

Updated on: May 26,2024 6

Climate change, smog could mean more preemie babies: study

by Amy Norton, Healthday Reporter(HealthDay)—Here's more bad news associated with climate change: Pregnant women exposed to air pollution or heat waves face a greater risk of having a preterm or u

Updated on:May 26,2024 6

Breast cancer diagnosis in the 'between' year: Body mass index matters

by University of PennsylvaniaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAlthough mammography reduces breast cancer mortality by 15 to 20 percent, the diagnosis in many cases—approximately 15 percent of al

Updated on: April 11,2024 17

Breast cancer diagnosis in the 'between' year: Body mass index matters

by University of PennsylvaniaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAlthough mammography reduces breast cancer mortality by 15 to 20 percent, the diagnosis in many cases—approximately 15 percent of al

Updated on:April 11,2024 17

In South LA, turning to Black midwives to give birth

by Sandy BanksCredit: CC0 Public DomainAllegra Hill knew she wanted to be a midwife long before she knew exactly what the term meant.Her mother had delivered her with the help of a midwife, and "

Updated on: April 07,2024 20

In South LA, turning to Black midwives to give birth

by Sandy BanksCredit: CC0 Public DomainAllegra Hill knew she wanted to be a midwife long before she knew exactly what the term meant.Her mother had delivered her with the help of a midwife, and "

Updated on:April 07,2024 20

Understanding social media discussions about female genital mutilation

byPublic Library of ScienceCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainConversations on social media about female genital mutilation (FGM) have not changed dramatically over the five years to 2020, accordi

Updated on: January 19,2024 17

Understanding social media discussions about female genital mutilation

byPublic Library of ScienceCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainConversations on social media about female genital mutilation (FGM) have not changed dramatically over the five years to 2020, accordi

Updated on:January 19,2024 17

Psychological benefits for kids when mums keep taking folic acid

by British Psychological SocietyPregnancy test. Credit: public domainChildren's emotional intelligence improved if mums take folic acid supplements throughout pregnancy.Takingfolic acid

Updated on: March 02,2024 19

Psychological benefits for kids when mums keep taking folic acid

by British Psychological SocietyPregnancy test. Credit: public domainChildren's emotional intelligence improved if mums take folic acid supplements throughout pregnancy.Takingfolic acid

Updated on:March 02,2024 19

New mothers negatively impacted by COVID-19 pandemic policies

by McGill UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainGiving birth can be a joyous, yet stressful experience in the best of times—but what happens when a global public health crisis is thrown into

Updated on: March 05,2024 11

New mothers negatively impacted by COVID-19 pandemic policies

by McGill UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainGiving birth can be a joyous, yet stressful experience in the best of times—but what happens when a global public health crisis is thrown into

Updated on:March 05,2024 11

Baby infected with coronavirus in the womb

by Mehreen Zaigham,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageA pregnant woman with suspected COVID-19 was rushed by ambulance to Skåne University Hospital, in Malmo, Sweden, suffering from sudde

Updated on: May 05,2024 19

Baby infected with coronavirus in the womb

by Mehreen Zaigham,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageA pregnant woman with suspected COVID-19 was rushed by ambulance to Skåne University Hospital, in Malmo, Sweden, suffering from sudde

Updated on:May 05,2024 19

Postpartum women filled more opioid prescriptions during pandemic, finds new study

by Leigh Beeson,University of GeorgiaComparison of Percentage of Patients Receiving an Opioid and Variables of Intensity: All Delivery Types, Pre– and Post–COVID-19 Onset in March 2020 A, Share

Updated on: May 13,2024 6

Postpartum women filled more opioid prescriptions during pandemic, finds new study

by Leigh Beeson,University of GeorgiaComparison of Percentage of Patients Receiving an Opioid and Variables of Intensity: All Delivery Types, Pre– and Post–COVID-19 Onset in March 2020 A, Share

Updated on:May 13,2024 6

New research describes troubling abortion infodemic

by Anna Zarra Aldrich,University of ConnecticutCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainLast year, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, a 1973 decision which guaranteed the right to access ab

Updated on: February 18,2024 13

New research describes troubling abortion infodemic

by Anna Zarra Aldrich,University of ConnecticutCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainLast year, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, a 1973 decision which guaranteed the right to access ab

Updated on:February 18,2024 13