Systemic racism plays role in much higher maternal mortality rate among Black women

by American Society of AnesthesiologistsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBlack women have a 53% increased risk of dying in the hospital during childbirth, no matter their income level, type of insuran

Updated on: March 07,2024 12

Systemic racism plays role in much higher maternal mortality rate among Black women

by American Society of AnesthesiologistsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBlack women have a 53% increased risk of dying in the hospital during childbirth, no matter their income level, type of insuran

Updated on:March 07,2024 12

Women with PCOS on keto diet may see improvements in fertility

byThe Endocrine SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe ketogenic (keto) diet may lower testosterone levels in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), according to a paper, titled &quot

Updated on: January 17,2024 9

Women with PCOS on keto diet may see improvements in fertility

byThe Endocrine SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe ketogenic (keto) diet may lower testosterone levels in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), according to a paper, titled &quot

Updated on:January 17,2024 9

Research sheds light on new strategy to treat infertility

by Oregon Health & Science UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research from Oregon Health & Science University describes the science behind a promising technique to treat infe

Updated on: March 19,2024 20

Research sheds light on new strategy to treat infertility

by Oregon Health & Science UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research from Oregon Health & Science University describes the science behind a promising technique to treat infe

Updated on:March 19,2024 20

Penis microbiota predicts if a man's female partner will develop bacterial vaginosis

by FrontiersCredit: CC0 Public DomainBacterial Vaginosis (BV) is an infection affecting more than 20% of women worldwide. Caused by a change in the natural balance of the vaginal microbiota, this

Updated on: May 06,2024 19

Penis microbiota predicts if a man's female partner will develop bacterial vaginosis

by FrontiersCredit: CC0 Public DomainBacterial Vaginosis (BV) is an infection affecting more than 20% of women worldwide. Caused by a change in the natural balance of the vaginal microbiota, this

Updated on:May 06,2024 19

Researchers discover how the placenta may be blocking SARS-CoV-2 transmission to babies during pregnancy

by Boston University School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhile COVID-19 disease significantly impacts many pregnant women, the rates of transmission from mother to baby in pregnancy are ve

Updated on: May 23,2024 6

Researchers discover how the placenta may be blocking SARS-CoV-2 transmission to babies during pregnancy

by Boston University School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhile COVID-19 disease significantly impacts many pregnant women, the rates of transmission from mother to baby in pregnancy are ve

Updated on:May 23,2024 6

Opioid exposure in the womb could raise the risk of heart disease later in life

by American Physiological SocietyGraphical illustration of the study’s key findings regarding the effects of prenatal opioid exposure in early life and adulthood. Credit: Analia Loria, University

Updated on: March 19,2024 14

Opioid exposure in the womb could raise the risk of heart disease later in life

by American Physiological SocietyGraphical illustration of the study’s key findings regarding the effects of prenatal opioid exposure in early life and adulthood. Credit: Analia Loria, University

Updated on:March 19,2024 14

Caesarean section use has almost doubled globally since 2000

by LancetCredit: CC0 Public DomainGlobally, the number of babies born through caesarean section (C-section) almost doubled between 2000 and 2015—from 12% to 21% of all births—according to a Serie

Updated on: March 16,2024 12

Caesarean section use has almost doubled globally since 2000

by LancetCredit: CC0 Public DomainGlobally, the number of babies born through caesarean section (C-section) almost doubled between 2000 and 2015—from 12% to 21% of all births—according to a Serie

Updated on:March 16,2024 12

Uterine fibroid embolization helps restore fertility

by Radiological Society of North AmericaDigital subtraction angiography images show partial UFE. (a) Catheter is placed into right internal iliac artery with catheter tip in initial part of uteri

Updated on: March 19,2024 10

Uterine fibroid embolization helps restore fertility

by Radiological Society of North AmericaDigital subtraction angiography images show partial UFE. (a) Catheter is placed into right internal iliac artery with catheter tip in initial part of uteri

Updated on:March 19,2024 10

Maternal obesity predicts heart disease risk better than pregnancy complications, finds study

byNorthwestern UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainPregnancy complications such as preeclampsia and gestational diabetes have recently been associated with a higher risk of developing heart disea

Updated on: January 17,2024 16

Maternal obesity predicts heart disease risk better than pregnancy complications, finds study

byNorthwestern UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainPregnancy complications such as preeclampsia and gestational diabetes have recently been associated with a higher risk of developing heart disea

Updated on:January 17,2024 16

Study finds having a C-section is related to difficulties with conceiving

byUniversity of BergenCredit: MART PRODUCTION from PexelsIn a new study conducted at the University of Bergen, the researchers found a bidirectional relationship between C-section and the time i

Updated on: January 13,2024 8

Study finds having a C-section is related to difficulties with conceiving

byUniversity of BergenCredit: MART PRODUCTION from PexelsIn a new study conducted at the University of Bergen, the researchers found a bidirectional relationship between C-section and the time i

Updated on:January 13,2024 8

Most people giving birth in the US have poor heart health prior to pregnancy

by American Heart AssociationCredit: CC0 Public DomainOnly about 40% of women in the U.S. who gave birth in 2019 had good heart health prior to their pregnancy with excess weight being the major

Updated on: April 07,2024 15

Most people giving birth in the US have poor heart health prior to pregnancy

by American Heart AssociationCredit: CC0 Public DomainOnly about 40% of women in the U.S. who gave birth in 2019 had good heart health prior to their pregnancy with excess weight being the major

Updated on:April 07,2024 15

PMS: What it is, symptoms, and how to get relief

by Sue BenzulyAre you tired of feeling moody, bloated and achy every month right before you get your period?You're not alone. Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a common condition that affects many wo

Updated on: February 18,2024 7

PMS: What it is, symptoms, and how to get relief

by Sue BenzulyAre you tired of feeling moody, bloated and achy every month right before you get your period?You're not alone. Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a common condition that affects many wo

Updated on:February 18,2024 7