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

Updated on: March 21,2024 16

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

Updated on:March 21,2024 16

Three strategies to break down barriers to breastfeeding and lower women's risk of breast cancer

by Mike Fricano,University of California, Los AngelesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhen it comes to encouraging women in California to breastfeed, health care providers, insurance companies a

Updated on: March 15,2024 14

Three strategies to break down barriers to breastfeeding and lower women's risk of breast cancer

by Mike Fricano,University of California, Los AngelesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhen it comes to encouraging women in California to breastfeed, health care providers, insurance companies a

Updated on:March 15,2024 14

More data needed on lifestyle interventions for postpartum blood pressure control

byBoston University School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHypertensive disorders of pregnancy such as preeclampsia and gestational hypertension occur in up to 10% of pregnancies and

Updated on: January 18,2024 6

More data needed on lifestyle interventions for postpartum blood pressure control

byBoston University School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHypertensive disorders of pregnancy such as preeclampsia and gestational hypertension occur in up to 10% of pregnancies and

Updated on:January 18,2024 6

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

Updated on: December 26,2023 17

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

Updated on:December 26,2023 17

US court imposes restrictions on abortion pill, ruling on hold

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA US federal appeals court on Wednesday imposed restrictions on a widely used abortion pill, but the ruling will remain on hold as the Supreme Court decides whether t

Updated on: January 19,2024 13

US court imposes restrictions on abortion pill, ruling on hold

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA US federal appeals court on Wednesday imposed restrictions on a widely used abortion pill, but the ruling will remain on hold as the Supreme Court decides whether t

Updated on:January 19,2024 13

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

Updated on: April 03,2024 17

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

Updated on:April 03,2024 17

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

Updated on: January 07,2024 9

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

Updated on:January 07,2024 9

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

Updated on: May 06,2024 17

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

Updated on:May 06,2024 17

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

Updated on: May 06,2024 11

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

Updated on:May 06,2024 11

Research reveals the genetic code behind non-identical twins

by QIMR Berghofer Medical Research InstituteThe correlation between population twinning rates from 53 populations and predicted dizygotic twin (DZT) polygenic risk score (PRS) for each population base

Updated on: March 20,2024 13

Research reveals the genetic code behind non-identical twins

by QIMR Berghofer Medical Research InstituteThe correlation between population twinning rates from 53 populations and predicted dizygotic twin (DZT) polygenic risk score (PRS) for each population base

Updated on:March 20,2024 13

Spain is the egg donation capital of Europe—here's what it's like to be a donor

by Anna Molas,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageSpain performs more than half of allegg donation treatments across Europe. The country is the largest provider of donor eggs across

Updated on: January 19,2024 18

Spain is the egg donation capital of Europe—here's what it's like to be a donor

by Anna Molas,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageSpain performs more than half of allegg donation treatments across Europe. The country is the largest provider of donor eggs across

Updated on:January 19,2024 18

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

Updated on: January 17,2024 10

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

Updated on:January 17,2024 10