Endocrine-disrupting chemicals found in menstrual products including tampons, pads, and liners

byGeorge Mason UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe average menstruator will use over 11,000 tampons or sanitary pads in their lifetime. Vaginal and vulvar tissue that touch pads and tampons i

Updated on: January 12,2024 12

Endocrine-disrupting chemicals found in menstrual products including tampons, pads, and liners

byGeorge Mason UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe average menstruator will use over 11,000 tampons or sanitary pads in their lifetime. Vaginal and vulvar tissue that touch pads and tampons i

Updated on:January 12,2024 12

Early menopause predictor of heart disease

by University of QueenslandCredit: CC0 Public DomainWomen who reach menopause before the age of 50 have an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, according to researchers from The University o

Updated on: April 01,2024 14

Early menopause predictor of heart disease

by University of QueenslandCredit: CC0 Public DomainWomen who reach menopause before the age of 50 have an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, according to researchers from The University o

Updated on:April 01,2024 14

Study discovers cause of pregnancy sickness, and potential treatment

byUniversity of CambridgeCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA Cambridge-led study has shown why many women experience nausea and vomiting during pregnancy—and why some women, including the Duches

Updated on: January 13,2024 9

Study discovers cause of pregnancy sickness, and potential treatment

byUniversity of CambridgeCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA Cambridge-led study has shown why many women experience nausea and vomiting during pregnancy—and why some women, including the Duches

Updated on:January 13,2024 9

During COVID-19, women are opting for 'freebirthing' if homebirths aren't available, and that's a worry

by Hannah Dahlen,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageThe pandemic is prompting some Australian pregnant women to give birth at home without a midwife orregisteredhealth provide

Updated on: April 11,2024 12

During COVID-19, women are opting for 'freebirthing' if homebirths aren't available, and that's a worry

by Hannah Dahlen,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageThe pandemic is prompting some Australian pregnant women to give birth at home without a midwife orregisteredhealth provide

Updated on:April 11,2024 12

Common antibiotic is a cost-saving treatment for reducing maternal sepsis, death or infection in developing countries

by Society for Maternal-Fetal MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSepsis, a severe infection that can lead to tissue damage, organ failure, and death, is one of the top three causes of mater

Updated on: April 07,2024 14

Common antibiotic is a cost-saving treatment for reducing maternal sepsis, death or infection in developing countries

by Society for Maternal-Fetal MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSepsis, a severe infection that can lead to tissue damage, organ failure, and death, is one of the top three causes of mater

Updated on:April 07,2024 14

'Motherhood is hard': Young, HIV-positive moms in South Africa open up about regret and anger

by Morolake Josephine Adeagbo,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageFor any woman, pregnancy and giving birth are major life-changing experiences. Becoming a mother brings with it a range of

Updated on: January 17,2024 15

'Motherhood is hard': Young, HIV-positive moms in South Africa open up about regret and anger

by Morolake Josephine Adeagbo,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageFor any woman, pregnancy and giving birth are major life-changing experiences. Becoming a mother brings with it a range of

Updated on:January 17,2024 15

Screening test predicts preterm preeclampsia during pregnancy

byUniversity College CorkBiomarkers in the 3 prediction modelsThe Venn diagram summarizes the biomarkers selected in the 3 final prediction models independently developed in the 3 biomarker pane

Updated on: January 17,2024 8

Screening test predicts preterm preeclampsia during pregnancy

byUniversity College CorkBiomarkers in the 3 prediction modelsThe Venn diagram summarizes the biomarkers selected in the 3 final prediction models independently developed in the 3 biomarker pane

Updated on:January 17,2024 8

Studies offer strategies to end mistreatment and offer respectful maternal and newborn care

by World Health OrganizationA women receives medical attention for a humanized childbirth, Hospital Materno Infantil, Honduras. Credit: Yael Martínez/Magnum PhotosA growing body of evidence shows that

Updated on: January 15,2024 20

Studies offer strategies to end mistreatment and offer respectful maternal and newborn care

by World Health OrganizationA women receives medical attention for a humanized childbirth, Hospital Materno Infantil, Honduras. Credit: Yael Martínez/Magnum PhotosA growing body of evidence shows that

Updated on:January 15,2024 20

Probiotic combo found to stop bacteria that cause toxic shock syndrome

byAmerican Society for MicrobiologyScanning electromicrograph of Staphylococcus aureus bacteria. Credit: NIAIDThe widespread, pathogenic microbe Staphylococcus aureus can colonize the skin and m

Updated on: January 21,2024 12

Probiotic combo found to stop bacteria that cause toxic shock syndrome

byAmerican Society for MicrobiologyScanning electromicrograph of Staphylococcus aureus bacteria. Credit: NIAIDThe widespread, pathogenic microbe Staphylococcus aureus can colonize the skin and m

Updated on:January 21,2024 12

High blood pressure isn't only a risk during pregnancy

by Joyce Tsai,American Heart AssociationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAfter enduring a difficult pregnancy marred with severe bouts of nausea and vomiting, Christina Roberto recalls the over

Updated on: January 15,2024 10

High blood pressure isn't only a risk during pregnancy

by Joyce Tsai,American Heart AssociationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAfter enduring a difficult pregnancy marred with severe bouts of nausea and vomiting, Christina Roberto recalls the over

Updated on:January 15,2024 10

New study using human fibroid cells supports use of green tea compound as treatment for uterine fibroids

byJohns Hopkins University School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn a pre-clinical, proof-of-concept study from Johns Hopkins Medicine, researchers found that epigallocatechin galla

Updated on: January 19,2024 7

New study using human fibroid cells supports use of green tea compound as treatment for uterine fibroids

byJohns Hopkins University School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn a pre-clinical, proof-of-concept study from Johns Hopkins Medicine, researchers found that epigallocatechin galla

Updated on:January 19,2024 7

Lots of women try herbs like black cohosh for menopausal symptoms like hot flushes, but does it work?

by Sasha Taylor and Susan Davis,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageMenopause is the stage of life where the ovaries stop releasing eggs and menstrual periods cease. Most Australian women

Updated on: January 18,2024 5

Lots of women try herbs like black cohosh for menopausal symptoms like hot flushes, but does it work?

by Sasha Taylor and Susan Davis,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageMenopause is the stage of life where the ovaries stop releasing eggs and menstrual periods cease. Most Australian women

Updated on:January 18,2024 5