Bacterial protein found in the urogenital tract may contribute to reduced fertility, birth defects

byUniversity of Maryland School of MedicineThe bacterial protein DnaK (green) is taken up into human cancer cells and moves to the cell’s nucleus (blue), where the DNA is located. Credit: PNAS 2

Updated on: January 21,2024 18

Bacterial protein found in the urogenital tract may contribute to reduced fertility, birth defects

byUniversity of Maryland School of MedicineThe bacterial protein DnaK (green) is taken up into human cancer cells and moves to the cell’s nucleus (blue), where the DNA is located. Credit: PNAS 2

Updated on:January 21,2024 18

How fetal alcohol exposure increases risk of development disorders

by Eileen Hoftyzer,University of TorontoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at the University of Toronto's Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy have uncovered mechanisms that help to expl

Updated on: March 05,2024 13

How fetal alcohol exposure increases risk of development disorders

by Eileen Hoftyzer,University of TorontoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at the University of Toronto's Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy have uncovered mechanisms that help to expl

Updated on:March 05,2024 13

One in five women become pregnant naturally after having a baby conceived with IVF, finds new study

byUniversity College LondonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAround 20% of women who needed fertility treatment, such as IVF, to conceive their first child are likely to get pregnant naturally i

Updated on: February 18,2024 10

One in five women become pregnant naturally after having a baby conceived with IVF, finds new study

byUniversity College LondonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAround 20% of women who needed fertility treatment, such as IVF, to conceive their first child are likely to get pregnant naturally i

Updated on:February 18,2024 10

COVID-19 caused a global setback in reproductive and sexual health rights, especially for women

by Gabriel Blouin-Genest Et Al.,The ConversationMeasures to combat COVID-19 have affected sexual and reproductive health care around the globe, including maternal and newborn care, birth control

Updated on: March 12,2024 18

COVID-19 caused a global setback in reproductive and sexual health rights, especially for women

by Gabriel Blouin-Genest Et Al.,The ConversationMeasures to combat COVID-19 have affected sexual and reproductive health care around the globe, including maternal and newborn care, birth control

Updated on:March 12,2024 18

How the Supreme Court's abortion ruling impacts public health

by George Washington UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe United States Supreme Court ended the constitution right to obtain an abortion on Friday, a 6–3 ruling that overturned federal abortion

Updated on: March 16,2024 14

How the Supreme Court's abortion ruling impacts public health

by George Washington UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe United States Supreme Court ended the constitution right to obtain an abortion on Friday, a 6–3 ruling that overturned federal abortion

Updated on:March 16,2024 14

Neighborhoods with greater structural disadvantage linked to extremes in newborn birthweight, study finds

byThe Ohio State UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA baby born too big or too small is at risk of adverse outcomes from birth throughout their lifetime, including problems with neurolo

Updated on: January 17,2024 5

Neighborhoods with greater structural disadvantage linked to extremes in newborn birthweight, study finds

byThe Ohio State UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA baby born too big or too small is at risk of adverse outcomes from birth throughout their lifetime, including problems with neurolo

Updated on:January 17,2024 5

COVID vaccines are safe for pregnant women and babies: Study

by University of California, San FranciscoCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe COVID vaccine is safe to administer during pregnancy, reports UC San Francisco in an important finding on the safety of the

Updated on: March 19,2024 11

COVID vaccines are safe for pregnant women and babies: Study

by University of California, San FranciscoCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe COVID vaccine is safe to administer during pregnancy, reports UC San Francisco in an important finding on the safety of the

Updated on:March 19,2024 11

A study reveals potential causes of female infertility

by Estonian Research CouncilOver the last six years a group of Estonian geneticists led by Associate Professor Agne Velthut-Meikas and a PhD student Ilmatar Rooda from TalTech Department of Chemistry

Updated on: May 11,2024 5

A study reveals potential causes of female infertility

by Estonian Research CouncilOver the last six years a group of Estonian geneticists led by Associate Professor Agne Velthut-Meikas and a PhD student Ilmatar Rooda from TalTech Department of Chemistry

Updated on:May 11,2024 5

Topical corticosteroid use in pregnancy not tied to SGA, LBW

(HealthDay)—Topical corticosteroid use in pregnancy is not associated with increased risks for small for gestational age (SGA) or low birth weight, according to a study published online May 5 in

Updated on: April 16,2024 14

Topical corticosteroid use in pregnancy not tied to SGA, LBW

(HealthDay)—Topical corticosteroid use in pregnancy is not associated with increased risks for small for gestational age (SGA) or low birth weight, according to a study published online May 5 in

Updated on:April 16,2024 14

Irregular and long menstrual cycles linked to greater risk of early death

by British Medical JournalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIrregular and long menstrual cycles in adolescence and adulthood are associated with a greater risk of early death (before age 70), fin

Updated on: April 19,2024 11

Irregular and long menstrual cycles linked to greater risk of early death

by British Medical JournalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIrregular and long menstrual cycles in adolescence and adulthood are associated with a greater risk of early death (before age 70), fin

Updated on:April 19,2024 11

Periods and pregnancy still taboo in women's soccer

by Staffordshire UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSports and exercise experts are calling for better education around periods and pregnancy in women's soccer.New research carried out at

Updated on: April 19,2024 12

Periods and pregnancy still taboo in women's soccer

by Staffordshire UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSports and exercise experts are calling for better education around periods and pregnancy in women's soccer.New research carried out at

Updated on:April 19,2024 12

More states are requiring patients to give consent for medical students performing pelvic exams

by SAMANTHA HENDRICKSON and JESSE BEDAYNAlexandra Fountaine, a medical student at Ohio University, poses for a picture in front of the Ohio Statehouse in Columbus, Ohio, Thursday, May 11, 2023. Founta

Updated on: April 19,2024 20

More states are requiring patients to give consent for medical students performing pelvic exams

by SAMANTHA HENDRICKSON and JESSE BEDAYNAlexandra Fountaine, a medical student at Ohio University, poses for a picture in front of the Ohio Statehouse in Columbus, Ohio, Thursday, May 11, 2023. Founta

Updated on:April 19,2024 20