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Study associates higher acetaminophen use during pregnancy with language delays in early childhood

Study associates higher acetaminophen use during pregnancy with language delays in early childhood

by Cyrus Moulton,Northeastern UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIs acetaminophen safe to use during pregnancy? The debate rages.Now, researchers at Northeastern University are contribu

Study associates higher acetaminophen use during pregnancy with language delays in early childhood

by Cyrus Moulton,Northeastern UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIs acetaminophen safe to use during pregnancy? The debate rages.Now, researchers at Northeastern University are contribu
Early sound exposure in the womb shapes the auditory system

Early sound exposure in the womb shapes the auditory system

by Anne Trafton,Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainInside the womb, fetuses can begin to hear some sounds around 20 weeks of gestation. However, the input they

Early sound exposure in the womb shapes the auditory system

by Anne Trafton,Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainInside the womb, fetuses can begin to hear some sounds around 20 weeks of gestation. However, the input they
Nine women share what it's like to have a miscarriage

Nine women share what it's like to have a miscarriage

by Susie Kilshaw,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMiscarriage is a common woman's health experience, but one that affects people differently. Ten years of studying miscarria

Nine women share what it's like to have a miscarriage

by Susie Kilshaw,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMiscarriage is a common woman's health experience, but one that affects people differently. Ten years of studying miscarria
The clitoris—a brief history

The clitoris—a brief history

by Helen King,The ConversationCredit: Oleksandra Zelena from Pexels"What's the difference between a bar and clitoris? Most men have no trouble finding a bar." In theworld of

The clitoris—a brief history

by Helen King,The ConversationCredit: Oleksandra Zelena from Pexels"What's the difference between a bar and clitoris? Most men have no trouble finding a bar." In theworld of
Is an ectopic pregnancy abortion legal? Overturn of Roe v. Wade leaves states to decide

Is an ectopic pregnancy abortion legal? Overturn of Roe v. Wade leaves states to decide

by Megan CardonaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe overturn of Roe v. Wade leaves the decision of whether abortion is legal or not up to the states to decide. Concerns on what restrictions this wil

Is an ectopic pregnancy abortion legal? Overturn of Roe v. Wade leaves states to decide

by Megan CardonaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe overturn of Roe v. Wade leaves the decision of whether abortion is legal or not up to the states to decide. Concerns on what restrictions this wil
Wearable device data reveals that reduced sleep and activity in pregnancy is linked to premature birth risk

Wearable device data reveals that reduced sleep and activity in pregnancy is linked to premature birth risk

byStanford University Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA lack of sleep and reduced physical activity during pregnancy are linked to risk of preterm birth, according to new research

Wearable device data reveals that reduced sleep and activity in pregnancy is linked to premature birth risk

byStanford University Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA lack of sleep and reduced physical activity during pregnancy are linked to risk of preterm birth, according to new research
Prioritizing protein during perimenopause may ward off weight gain

Prioritizing protein during perimenopause may ward off weight gain

by University of SydneyGraphical model describing the implications of the shift in protein and energy requirements during the menopause transition. See main text for a detailed explanation of the

Prioritizing protein during perimenopause may ward off weight gain

by University of SydneyGraphical model describing the implications of the shift in protein and energy requirements during the menopause transition. See main text for a detailed explanation of the
Study finds waist circumference predicts infertility in child-bearing-aged women

Study finds waist circumference predicts infertility in child-bearing-aged women

by Lori SolomonWaist circumference (WC) is a positive predictor of female infertility, independent of body mass index (BMI), according to a study published online Dec. 20 inPLOS ONE.Jierong Ke,

Study finds waist circumference predicts infertility in child-bearing-aged women

by Lori SolomonWaist circumference (WC) is a positive predictor of female infertility, independent of body mass index (BMI), according to a study published online Dec. 20 inPLOS ONE.Jierong Ke,
First large study of hair relaxers among black women finds increased risk of uterine cancer

First large study of hair relaxers among black women finds increased risk of uterine cancer

byBoston University School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChemical hair relaxers are heavily marketed to, and commonly used by, Black women to straighten curly or tightly coiled hai

First large study of hair relaxers among black women finds increased risk of uterine cancer

byBoston University School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChemical hair relaxers are heavily marketed to, and commonly used by, Black women to straighten curly or tightly coiled hai
Researchers uncover mechanism that links NAD+ to fertility problems

Researchers uncover mechanism that links NAD+ to fertility problems

by Buck Institute for Research on AgingGraphical Abstract. Credit:iScience(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2023.107949A woman's fertility normally decreases by her late 30s with reproductiv

Researchers uncover mechanism that links NAD+ to fertility problems

by Buck Institute for Research on AgingGraphical Abstract. Credit:iScience(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2023.107949A woman's fertility normally decreases by her late 30s with reproductiv