Exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals in utero associated with higher odds of metabolic syndrome in children

byBarcelona Institute for Global HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe term 'metabolic syndrome' (MetS) encompasses a group of factors, such as abdominal obesity, hypertension and insulin r

Updated on: May 30,2024

Exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals in utero associated with higher odds of metabolic syndrome in children

byBarcelona Institute for Global HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe term 'metabolic syndrome' (MetS) encompasses a group of factors, such as abdominal obesity, hypertension and insulin r

Updated on:May 30,2024

Air pollution during pregnancy may affect growth of newborn babies

by University of the Basque CountryCredit: CC0 Public DomainMaternal exposure to air pollution during pregnancy has often been linked to adverse effects on the health of the newborn. However, the

Updated on: April 16,2024

Air pollution during pregnancy may affect growth of newborn babies

by University of the Basque CountryCredit: CC0 Public DomainMaternal exposure to air pollution during pregnancy has often been linked to adverse effects on the health of the newborn. However, the

Updated on:April 16,2024

Preventing the development of polycystic ovary syndrome

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: Karolinska InstitutetIn a recently published review article inNature Reviews Endocrinology, researchers conclude where the field of research is today, regard

Updated on: April 23,2024

Preventing the development of polycystic ovary syndrome

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: Karolinska InstitutetIn a recently published review article inNature Reviews Endocrinology, researchers conclude where the field of research is today, regard

Updated on:April 23,2024

Legacy of racism in housing policies continues to impact maternal health

by University of Rochester Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainHousing policies established more than eight decades ago that effectively trapped people of color in low income and segregated ne

Updated on: March 24,2024

Legacy of racism in housing policies continues to impact maternal health

by University of Rochester Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainHousing policies established more than eight decades ago that effectively trapped people of color in low income and segregated ne

Updated on:March 24,2024

Physical activity during pregnancy is linked to lung function in offspring

by European Lung FoundationPhysical activity during pregnancy is linked to lung function in offspring. Credit: Dr Hrefna Katrin GudmundsdottirResearchers have found further evidence that exercise

Updated on: April 16,2024

Physical activity during pregnancy is linked to lung function in offspring

by European Lung FoundationPhysical activity during pregnancy is linked to lung function in offspring. Credit: Dr Hrefna Katrin GudmundsdottirResearchers have found further evidence that exercise

Updated on:April 16,2024

In national survey, most US respondents favored providing incarcerated pregnant women access to abortion

by American Society of CriminologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn the United States, an estimated 58,000 pregnant women enter correctional facilities each year, with many presumed innocent while awaiting

Updated on: June 15,2024

In national survey, most US respondents favored providing incarcerated pregnant women access to abortion

by American Society of CriminologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn the United States, an estimated 58,000 pregnant women enter correctional facilities each year, with many presumed innocent while awaiting

Updated on:June 15,2024

Pregnant mom's high blood sugar affects kids at ages 10 to 14

by Marla Paul,Northwestern UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainUp to 20 percent of women develop gestational diabetes – high blood sugar – during pregnancy, but the long-term effects on their chi

Updated on: April 19,2024

Pregnant mom's high blood sugar affects kids at ages 10 to 14

by Marla Paul,Northwestern UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainUp to 20 percent of women develop gestational diabetes – high blood sugar – during pregnancy, but the long-term effects on their chi

Updated on:April 19,2024

New research expands insights into most adequate treatment for uterine descent

byRadboud UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhen uterine descent requires surgery, various procedures exist. A randomized clinical trial of the two most common uterus-sparing procedures in 26 D

Updated on: January 21,2024

New research expands insights into most adequate treatment for uterine descent

byRadboud UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhen uterine descent requires surgery, various procedures exist. A randomized clinical trial of the two most common uterus-sparing procedures in 26 D

Updated on:January 21,2024

Natural compound exhibits almost ideal male contraceptive effects in pre-clinical studies

by The Lundquist InstituteCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn a new paper published byNature Communications, The Lundquist Institute (TLI) Investigator Wei Yan, MD, Ph.D., and his research colleagues sp

Updated on: April 07,2024

Natural compound exhibits almost ideal male contraceptive effects in pre-clinical studies

by The Lundquist InstituteCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn a new paper published byNature Communications, The Lundquist Institute (TLI) Investigator Wei Yan, MD, Ph.D., and his research colleagues sp

Updated on:April 07,2024

How 20th-century 'rejuvenation' techniques gave rise to the modern anti-ageing industry

by James Stark,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageOur obsession with looking and feeling younger isn't unique to the 21st century. In fact, we've been searching for ways to turn b

Updated on: March 09,2024

How 20th-century 'rejuvenation' techniques gave rise to the modern anti-ageing industry

by James Stark,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageOur obsession with looking and feeling younger isn't unique to the 21st century. In fact, we've been searching for ways to turn b

Updated on:March 09,2024