Telephone-based health coaching did not affect postpartum weight gain, finds study

by Boston University School of MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainGestational diabetes (GDM) and overweight during pregnancy are associated with increased risk for type 2 diabetes. Althoug

Updated on: June 05,2024

Telephone-based health coaching did not affect postpartum weight gain, finds study

by Boston University School of MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainGestational diabetes (GDM) and overweight during pregnancy are associated with increased risk for type 2 diabetes. Althoug

Updated on:June 05,2024

Understanding the surge in cannabis use among pregnant and postpartum women in the US

by Greg Bruno,Rutgers UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPregnant and recently postpartum women who suffer with mental health disorders may be vulnerable to using cannabis to self-medic

Updated on: January 17,2024

Understanding the surge in cannabis use among pregnant and postpartum women in the US

by Greg Bruno,Rutgers UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPregnant and recently postpartum women who suffer with mental health disorders may be vulnerable to using cannabis to self-medic

Updated on:January 17,2024

First oral neurosteroid treatment for postpartum depression approved

by Sunitha Konatham,Texas A&M UniversityGraphical abstract. Credit:Psychopharmacology(2023). DOI: 10.1007/s00213-023-06427-2On Aug. 4, 2023, the United States Food and Drug Admin

Updated on: January 16,2024

First oral neurosteroid treatment for postpartum depression approved

by Sunitha Konatham,Texas A&M UniversityGraphical abstract. Credit:Psychopharmacology(2023). DOI: 10.1007/s00213-023-06427-2On Aug. 4, 2023, the United States Food and Drug Admin

Updated on:January 16,2024

Black women of childbearing age more likely to have high blood pressure, raising pregnancy risks

by American Heart AssociationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainBlack women of childbearing age were twice as likely to have uncontrolled high blood pressure when compared with their white peers,

Updated on: April 23,2024

Black women of childbearing age more likely to have high blood pressure, raising pregnancy risks

by American Heart AssociationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainBlack women of childbearing age were twice as likely to have uncontrolled high blood pressure when compared with their white peers,

Updated on:April 23,2024

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

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

Vulvovaginal symptoms common during penicillin course, finds research

byUniversity of GothenburgChemical structure of Penicillin G. The sulfur and nitrogen of the five-membered thiazolidine ring are shown in yellow and blue respectively. The image shows that the t

Updated on: February 18,2024

Vulvovaginal symptoms common during penicillin course, finds research

byUniversity of GothenburgChemical structure of Penicillin G. The sulfur and nitrogen of the five-membered thiazolidine ring are shown in yellow and blue respectively. The image shows that the t

Updated on:February 18,2024

FDA: Veozah, first hormone-free hot flash drug, issued black box warning

by India EdwardsThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued its most serious warning—a black-box warning—for Veozah, a medication used to relieve hot flashes in menopausal women, due to rar

Updated on: January 11,2025

FDA: Veozah, first hormone-free hot flash drug, issued black box warning

by India EdwardsThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued its most serious warning—a black-box warning—for Veozah, a medication used to relieve hot flashes in menopausal women, due to rar

Updated on:January 11,2025

Hysterectomy and mesh support may have similar outcomes in repairing vaginal prolapse

by University of California - San DiegoCharles Nager, MD, lead author of the study and chair of the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences at UC San Diego School of Medici

Updated on: March 16,2024

Hysterectomy and mesh support may have similar outcomes in repairing vaginal prolapse

by University of California - San DiegoCharles Nager, MD, lead author of the study and chair of the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences at UC San Diego School of Medici

Updated on:March 16,2024

During outbreak, most pregnant women had high Zika awareness

(HealthDay)—Pregnant women had a high level of awareness about Zika virus during the 2016 outbreak, according to a study published in the May issue ofEmerging Infectious Diseases.Letitia William

Updated on: May 06,2024

During outbreak, most pregnant women had high Zika awareness

(HealthDay)—Pregnant women had a high level of awareness about Zika virus during the 2016 outbreak, according to a study published in the May issue ofEmerging Infectious Diseases.Letitia William

Updated on:May 06,2024

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