Higher maternal death rates among black women tied to racism, sexism, UN says

by Cara MurezBlack women are more likely to die during or soon after childbirth due to systemic racism and sexism in the medical system, not genetics or lifestyle, according to the United Nations.A U.

Updated on: January 19,2024

Higher maternal death rates among black women tied to racism, sexism, UN says

by Cara MurezBlack women are more likely to die during or soon after childbirth due to systemic racism and sexism in the medical system, not genetics or lifestyle, according to the United Nations.A U.

Updated on:January 19,2024

Rise in meth and opioid use during pregnancy

by University of MichiganCredit: CC0 Public DomainAmphetamine and opioid use in pregnancy increased substantially over the last decade in the United States, a new Michigan Medicine-led study find

Updated on: June 29,2024

Rise in meth and opioid use during pregnancy

by University of MichiganCredit: CC0 Public DomainAmphetamine and opioid use in pregnancy increased substantially over the last decade in the United States, a new Michigan Medicine-led study find

Updated on:June 29,2024

Fetal reduction in multifetal pregnancies associated with better birth outcomes

by Canadian Medical Association JournalPregnancy test. Credit: public domainAmong twin and triplet pregnancies that were reduced to singleton or twin pregnancies, there was a substantial reductio

Updated on: March 02,2024

Fetal reduction in multifetal pregnancies associated with better birth outcomes

by Canadian Medical Association JournalPregnancy test. Credit: public domainAmong twin and triplet pregnancies that were reduced to singleton or twin pregnancies, there was a substantial reductio

Updated on:March 02,2024

Exposure to 'forever chemicals' during pregnancy linked to increased risk of obesity in kids

byBrown UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe risks of exposure to "forever chemicals" start even before birth, a new study confirms, potentially setting up children for futur

Updated on: February 18,2024

Exposure to 'forever chemicals' during pregnancy linked to increased risk of obesity in kids

byBrown UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe risks of exposure to "forever chemicals" start even before birth, a new study confirms, potentially setting up children for futur

Updated on:February 18,2024

Community health workers' dental intervention benefits underserved pregnant people, study shows

by International Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial ResearchCredit: CC0 Public DomainA study aiming to assess an innovative "SMARTeeth" program that provides a digital tool-enabl

Updated on: March 27,2024

Community health workers' dental intervention benefits underserved pregnant people, study shows

by International Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial ResearchCredit: CC0 Public DomainA study aiming to assess an innovative "SMARTeeth" program that provides a digital tool-enabl

Updated on:March 27,2024

Early menopause linked to higher risk of future coronary heart disease

by American Heart AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWomen who are menopausal by the age of 40 had a 40% increased risk of developing coronary heart disease over their lifetime compared

Updated on: April 01,2024

Early menopause linked to higher risk of future coronary heart disease

by American Heart AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWomen who are menopausal by the age of 40 had a 40% increased risk of developing coronary heart disease over their lifetime compared

Updated on:April 01,2024

Progesterone protects babies from preterm birth in women with a short cervix, research shows

by Amsterdam University Medical CentersCredit: CC0 Public DomainAt around 20 weeks of pregnancy women with a short cervix have an increased risk of preterm birth. Preventing preterm birth in preg

Updated on: March 19,2024

Progesterone protects babies from preterm birth in women with a short cervix, research shows

by Amsterdam University Medical CentersCredit: CC0 Public DomainAt around 20 weeks of pregnancy women with a short cervix have an increased risk of preterm birth. Preventing preterm birth in preg

Updated on:March 19,2024

Paternal metformin use associated with major birth defects if used during period of sperm development

by American College of PhysiciansCredit: CC0 Public DomainA large cohort study found that babies born to men who took metformin during the period of sperm development were at increased risk for b

Updated on: April 08,2024

Paternal metformin use associated with major birth defects if used during period of sperm development

by American College of PhysiciansCredit: CC0 Public DomainA large cohort study found that babies born to men who took metformin during the period of sperm development were at increased risk for b

Updated on:April 08,2024

High blood pressure during pregnancy associated with more bothersome menopause symptoms

by The North American Menopause SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainWomen with high blood pressure during pregnancy are at an increased risk for chronic hypertension, diabetes, coronary artery diseas

Updated on: March 05,2024

High blood pressure during pregnancy associated with more bothersome menopause symptoms

by The North American Menopause SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainWomen with high blood pressure during pregnancy are at an increased risk for chronic hypertension, diabetes, coronary artery diseas

Updated on:March 05,2024

To reduce preeclampsia risk, study says take action before and between pregnancies

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainPreeclampsia—a complication that occurs in about 1 in every 25 pregnancies in the United States—is characterized by high blo

Updated on: June 12,2024

To reduce preeclampsia risk, study says take action before and between pregnancies

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainPreeclampsia—a complication that occurs in about 1 in every 25 pregnancies in the United States—is characterized by high blo

Updated on:June 12,2024