A startup says it helps parents pick healthier embryos. Experts say it's not that simple

by Melody Petersen, Los Angeles TimesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe decision of whether to have a child can be hard even under the best of circumstances. For those with a family history of debil

Updated on: May 13,2024 6

A startup says it helps parents pick healthier embryos. Experts say it's not that simple

by Melody Petersen, Los Angeles TimesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe decision of whether to have a child can be hard even under the best of circumstances. For those with a family history of debil

Updated on:May 13,2024 6

Long-acting recycling antibody targets endometriosis

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressDiagram illustrating the possible mechanism of how AMY109 can ameliorate endometriosis by intervening in the transition from inflammation to fibrosis. Credit: A. Nish

Updated on: April 01,2024 14

Long-acting recycling antibody targets endometriosis

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressDiagram illustrating the possible mechanism of how AMY109 can ameliorate endometriosis by intervening in the transition from inflammation to fibrosis. Credit: A. Nish

Updated on:April 01,2024 14

Female genital mutilation identified as a leading cause of death in African countries

byUniversity of BirminghamOther Causes of Death. Notes: The figure reports the total annual number of deaths, in the countries we study, by different causes. Total annual deaths due to FGM are d

Updated on: January 19,2024 7

Female genital mutilation identified as a leading cause of death in African countries

byUniversity of BirminghamOther Causes of Death. Notes: The figure reports the total annual number of deaths, in the countries we study, by different causes. Total annual deaths due to FGM are d

Updated on:January 19,2024 7

Catching COVID-19 in early pregnancy could increase risk of miscarriage

by University College LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPregnant women who reported being infected with COVID-19 in their first trimester were more likely to have an early miscarriage, finds

Updated on: April 11,2024 18

Catching COVID-19 in early pregnancy could increase risk of miscarriage

by University College LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPregnant women who reported being infected with COVID-19 in their first trimester were more likely to have an early miscarriage, finds

Updated on:April 11,2024 18

Action on faulty vaginal mesh took too long, now women struggle to access mesh surgery that works

by Jennifer King,The ConversationCredit: Gwendal Cottin/UnsplashLast week, Johnson & Johnson reached aA$300 million settlementfor two class actions brought by Australian women af

Updated on: March 23,2024 16

Action on faulty vaginal mesh took too long, now women struggle to access mesh surgery that works

by Jennifer King,The ConversationCredit: Gwendal Cottin/UnsplashLast week, Johnson & Johnson reached aA$300 million settlementfor two class actions brought by Australian women af

Updated on:March 23,2024 16

Researchers identify misperceptions surrounding breast density across race/ethnicity and health literacy levels

by Boston University School of MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainHaving dense breasts (more fibroglandular tissue than fatty tissue, as visualized on a mammogram) reduces the sensitivity

Updated on: May 23,2024 3

Researchers identify misperceptions surrounding breast density across race/ethnicity and health literacy levels

by Boston University School of MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainHaving dense breasts (more fibroglandular tissue than fatty tissue, as visualized on a mammogram) reduces the sensitivity

Updated on:May 23,2024 3

Severe maternal complications at childbirth: A recurring hazard?

byMcGill University Health CentreRate of concordant and discordant SMM in the second deliveries. The label on the left of the plot represents the type of SMM in the first delivery, whereas the b

Updated on: January 17,2024 10

Severe maternal complications at childbirth: A recurring hazard?

byMcGill University Health CentreRate of concordant and discordant SMM in the second deliveries. The label on the left of the plot represents the type of SMM in the first delivery, whereas the b

Updated on:January 17,2024 10

Do different plant-based diets affect pregnancy and birth outcomes?

by WileyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWomen who follow vegan diets during pregnancy may face higher risks of developing preeclampsia and of giving birth to newborns with lower birth weight, s

Updated on: March 15,2024 19

Do different plant-based diets affect pregnancy and birth outcomes?

by WileyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWomen who follow vegan diets during pregnancy may face higher risks of developing preeclampsia and of giving birth to newborns with lower birth weight, s

Updated on:March 15,2024 19

Study investigates link between lactation and visceral, pericardial fat

by Texas Tech UniversityTTUHSC's Duke Appiah, Ph.D., and a team of collaborators recently completed a study to see if the presence of excess visceral and pericardial fat results in a lower ri

Updated on: May 21,2024 4

Study investigates link between lactation and visceral, pericardial fat

by Texas Tech UniversityTTUHSC's Duke Appiah, Ph.D., and a team of collaborators recently completed a study to see if the presence of excess visceral and pericardial fat results in a lower ri

Updated on:May 21,2024 4

New guidelines for early menopause diagnosis and management

by University of QueenslandCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainUniversity of Queensland research has led to the development of a practical framework to help medical professionals around the world di

Updated on: March 19,2024 15

New guidelines for early menopause diagnosis and management

by University of QueenslandCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainUniversity of Queensland research has led to the development of a practical framework to help medical professionals around the world di

Updated on:March 19,2024 15

Women with undiagnosed endometriosis found to visit the doctor more frequently

byAarhus UniversityYearly mean number of any daytime and out-of-hour contacts with the general practitioner and hospital contacts in the 10 years preceding index for cases and controls, and year

Updated on: January 17,2024 10

Women with undiagnosed endometriosis found to visit the doctor more frequently

byAarhus UniversityYearly mean number of any daytime and out-of-hour contacts with the general practitioner and hospital contacts in the 10 years preceding index for cases and controls, and year

Updated on:January 17,2024 10

Study shows prior exposure to common virus shields against birth defects and miscarriage

byTulane UniversityDr. Amitinder Kaur,professor of microbiology and immunology at Tulane University, led the study that showedhow pre-existing immunity to Cytomegaloviruseffect

Updated on: January 17,2024 14

Study shows prior exposure to common virus shields against birth defects and miscarriage

byTulane UniversityDr. Amitinder Kaur,professor of microbiology and immunology at Tulane University, led the study that showedhow pre-existing immunity to Cytomegaloviruseffect

Updated on:January 17,2024 14