A study on maternal mortality in Mozambique detects a major diagnostic error in a high percentage of deaths

by Barcelona Institute for Global HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainAn analysis of a series of maternal deaths in Maputo's central hospital, in Mozambique, reveals a major diagnostic error

Updated on: May 13,2024

A study on maternal mortality in Mozambique detects a major diagnostic error in a high percentage of deaths

by Barcelona Institute for Global HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainAn analysis of a series of maternal deaths in Maputo's central hospital, in Mozambique, reveals a major diagnostic error

Updated on:May 13,2024

People stationed in Antarctica menstruate too, and it's a struggle. How we can support them

by Meredith Nash,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageWomen have been doing fieldwork in Antarctica for more than 40 years. Yet they comprise just 25% of expeditioners in the Australian Ant

Updated on: March 24,2024

People stationed in Antarctica menstruate too, and it's a struggle. How we can support them

by Meredith Nash,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageWomen have been doing fieldwork in Antarctica for more than 40 years. Yet they comprise just 25% of expeditioners in the Australian Ant

Updated on:March 24,2024

Night eating, lower diet quality during pregnancy associated with greater weight gain and retention

by SingHealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainA study led by researchers from KK Women's and Children's Hospital (KKH) has found evidence that pregnant women who consume more of their daily food intak

Updated on: May 16,2024

Night eating, lower diet quality during pregnancy associated with greater weight gain and retention

by SingHealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainA study led by researchers from KK Women's and Children's Hospital (KKH) has found evidence that pregnant women who consume more of their daily food intak

Updated on:May 16,2024

Risk of premature birth from smoking while pregnant more than double previous estimates

byUniversity of CambridgeCredit: CC0 Public DomainCambridge researchers have found that women who smoke during pregnancy are 2.6 times more likely to give birth prematurely compared to non-smoke

Updated on: January 17,2024

Risk of premature birth from smoking while pregnant more than double previous estimates

byUniversity of CambridgeCredit: CC0 Public DomainCambridge researchers have found that women who smoke during pregnancy are 2.6 times more likely to give birth prematurely compared to non-smoke

Updated on:January 17,2024

Autologous oocyte thaw yields final live birth rate of 39 percent

Autologous oocyte thaw may result in a final live birth rate (FLBR) of 39 percent per patient, according to a study published online May 18 inFertility and Sterility.Sarah Druckenmiller Cascante

Updated on: March 16,2024

Autologous oocyte thaw yields final live birth rate of 39 percent

Autologous oocyte thaw may result in a final live birth rate (FLBR) of 39 percent per patient, according to a study published online May 18 inFertility and Sterility.Sarah Druckenmiller Cascante

Updated on:March 16,2024

Evidence says the COVID vaccine is safe and effective for pregnant women

by Hannah Dahlen,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageHaving a baby brings enough stress and uncertainty without having to deal with a pandemic. Added to that is the difficultdecision

Updated on: April 29,2024

Evidence says the COVID vaccine is safe and effective for pregnant women

by Hannah Dahlen,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageHaving a baby brings enough stress and uncertainty without having to deal with a pandemic. Added to that is the difficultdecision

Updated on:April 29,2024

Birth control pill use is declining as women question mental health side effects

by Bethany Ao, The Philadelphia InquirerCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhen Sophia DuRose was 19, her primary physician prescribed her a birth control pill to help regulate her periods.But soon after DuRose

Updated on: April 29,2024

Birth control pill use is declining as women question mental health side effects

by Bethany Ao, The Philadelphia InquirerCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhen Sophia DuRose was 19, her primary physician prescribed her a birth control pill to help regulate her periods.But soon after DuRose

Updated on:April 29,2024

Fasting in pregnancy linked to lower birth weight

by Elana GotkineFasting during pregnancy is associated with lower birth weight; however, dietary composition outside of fasting hours modifies this association, according to a study published online F

Updated on: April 16,2024

Fasting in pregnancy linked to lower birth weight

by Elana GotkineFasting during pregnancy is associated with lower birth weight; however, dietary composition outside of fasting hours modifies this association, according to a study published online F

Updated on:April 16,2024

America's biggest pharmacy chains announce abortion pill rollout

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAmerica's two biggest pharmacy chains said Friday they will begin dispensing prescription abortion pills in a limited number of states where it's legal.The mo

Updated on: May 21,2024

America's biggest pharmacy chains announce abortion pill rollout

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAmerica's two biggest pharmacy chains said Friday they will begin dispensing prescription abortion pills in a limited number of states where it's legal.The mo

Updated on:May 21,2024

Study shows persistent antibodies in infants after COVID-19 vaccination in pregnancy

by Julie Cunningham,Massachusetts General HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWith the COVID-19 pandemic entering its third year, efforts to mitigate the risk for infection remain vitally i

Updated on: June 12,2024

Study shows persistent antibodies in infants after COVID-19 vaccination in pregnancy

by Julie Cunningham,Massachusetts General HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWith the COVID-19 pandemic entering its third year, efforts to mitigate the risk for infection remain vitally i

Updated on:June 12,2024