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Study finds sex education tool improves reproductive health knowledge among adolescent girls

Study finds sex education tool improves reproductive health knowledge among adolescent girls

by Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA Marshall University study found that a virtual sex education tool improved reproductive health knowledge sc

Study finds sex education tool improves reproductive health knowledge among adolescent girls

by Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA Marshall University study found that a virtual sex education tool improved reproductive health knowledge sc
Most people giving birth in the US have poor heart health prior to pregnancy

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

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
The womb isn't sterile: Healthy babies are born with bacteria and fungi in their guts

The womb isn't sterile: Healthy babies are born with bacteria and fungi in their guts

by Kent Willis,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageFor the last hundred years, scientists have believed that humans develop in a womb that remains sterile and completely isolated from the

The womb isn't sterile: Healthy babies are born with bacteria and fungi in their guts

by Kent Willis,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageFor the last hundred years, scientists have believed that humans develop in a womb that remains sterile and completely isolated from the
Hospital bacteria not found in babies born by C-section

Hospital bacteria not found in babies born by C-section

by University of OsloSummary figure of E. coli gut colonization. The plot displays the numbers of E. coli lineages found at each of the five major sampling points (4, 7, and 21 days after birth,

Hospital bacteria not found in babies born by C-section

by University of OsloSummary figure of E. coli gut colonization. The plot displays the numbers of E. coli lineages found at each of the five major sampling points (4, 7, and 21 days after birth,
Fetal mortality rate 5.73 per 1,000 live births in 2021 in U.S.

Fetal mortality rate 5.73 per 1,000 live births in 2021 in U.S.

by Elana Gotkine2021 saw a fetal mortality rate of 5.73 fetal deaths per 1,000 live births, which was essentially unchanged from 5.74 in 2020, according to the July 26National Vital Statistics R

Fetal mortality rate 5.73 per 1,000 live births in 2021 in U.S.

by Elana Gotkine2021 saw a fetal mortality rate of 5.73 fetal deaths per 1,000 live births, which was essentially unchanged from 5.74 in 2020, according to the July 26National Vital Statistics R
Risk of Zika infection appears to be low for pregnant women

Risk of Zika infection appears to be low for pregnant women

(HealthDay)—U.S. women traveling to areas where the Zika virus is circulating might be less likely to be infected than expected, but risk remains, according to research published in the June issue of&

Risk of Zika infection appears to be low for pregnant women

(HealthDay)—U.S. women traveling to areas where the Zika virus is circulating might be less likely to be infected than expected, but risk remains, according to research published in the June issue of&
Study links cadmium levels in women's urine to endometriosis

Study links cadmium levels in women's urine to endometriosis

byMichigan State UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWomen with a history of endometriosis had higher concentrations of cadmium in their urine compared to those without that diagnosis, a

Study links cadmium levels in women's urine to endometriosis

byMichigan State UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWomen with a history of endometriosis had higher concentrations of cadmium in their urine compared to those without that diagnosis, a
Exercise solution for gym-going women with continence concerns

Exercise solution for gym-going women with continence concerns

by Flinders UniversitySummary of study protocol. Credit:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health(2023). DOI: 10.3390/ijerph20021481Women with continence issue

Exercise solution for gym-going women with continence concerns

by Flinders UniversitySummary of study protocol. Credit:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health(2023). DOI: 10.3390/ijerph20021481Women with continence issue
Study proves potential for reducing pre-term birth by treating fetus as patient

Study proves potential for reducing pre-term birth by treating fetus as patient

by University of Texas Medical Branch at GalvestonCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe results of a study by researchers at the University of Texas Medical Branch may pave the way for a new medicine deli

Study proves potential for reducing pre-term birth by treating fetus as patient

by University of Texas Medical Branch at GalvestonCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe results of a study by researchers at the University of Texas Medical Branch may pave the way for a new medicine deli
Study finds serotonin transport in the brain increases in women with premenstrual dysphoric disorder

Study finds serotonin transport in the brain increases in women with premenstrual dysphoric disorder

by Max Planck SocietyThe scientists took images of the womens’ brain with positron emission tomography (PET) at different cycle times. Credit: MPI CBSScientists led by Julia Sacher from Max Planc

Study finds serotonin transport in the brain increases in women with premenstrual dysphoric disorder

by Max Planck SocietyThe scientists took images of the womens’ brain with positron emission tomography (PET) at different cycle times. Credit: MPI CBSScientists led by Julia Sacher from Max Planc
New testing method offers better diagnosis and treatment for the most severe form of male infertility

New testing method offers better diagnosis and treatment for the most severe form of male infertility

by Gillian Rutherford,University of AlbertaGraphical abstract. Credit:Molecular & Cellular Proteomics(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.mcpro.2023.100556Researchers have uncovered two protei

New testing method offers better diagnosis and treatment for the most severe form of male infertility

by Gillian Rutherford,University of AlbertaGraphical abstract. Credit:Molecular & Cellular Proteomics(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.mcpro.2023.100556Researchers have uncovered two protei
New insights on pelvic floor damage after vaginal birth, and new directions for treatment

New insights on pelvic floor damage after vaginal birth, and new directions for treatment

byUniversity of California - San DiegoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn the August 02, 2023 issue ofScience Translational Medicine, University of California San Diego researchers lead a

New insights on pelvic floor damage after vaginal birth, and new directions for treatment

byUniversity of California - San DiegoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn the August 02, 2023 issue ofScience Translational Medicine, University of California San Diego researchers lead a