Mouse model reveals colostrum's critical role in fighting undernutrition

byUniversity of Western AustraliaColostrum deprivation at birth causes growth failure in mice. Credit:Microbiome(2024). DOI: 10.1186/s40168-024-01852-7During World Breastfeeding Week

Updated on: August 08,2024

Mouse model reveals colostrum's critical role in fighting undernutrition

byUniversity of Western AustraliaColostrum deprivation at birth causes growth failure in mice. Credit:Microbiome(2024). DOI: 10.1186/s40168-024-01852-7During World Breastfeeding Week

Updated on:August 08,2024

Troubling connection between workplace pregnancy discrimination and health of mothers, babies

by Baylor UniversityKaylee Hackney, Ph.D., assistant professor of management in Baylor University’s Hankamer School of Business. Credit: Baylor UniversityPerceived pregnancy discrimination indire

Updated on: March 23,2024

Troubling connection between workplace pregnancy discrimination and health of mothers, babies

by Baylor UniversityKaylee Hackney, Ph.D., assistant professor of management in Baylor University’s Hankamer School of Business. Credit: Baylor UniversityPerceived pregnancy discrimination indire

Updated on:March 23,2024

Record high drug overdose deaths reported among pregnant and postpartum women

by Columbia University's Mailman School of Public HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDrug overdose deaths among pregnant and postpartum women increased more than 180% in the past five yea

Updated on: July 02,2024

Record high drug overdose deaths reported among pregnant and postpartum women

by Columbia University's Mailman School of Public HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDrug overdose deaths among pregnant and postpartum women increased more than 180% in the past five yea

Updated on:July 02,2024

Change to diagnosis of gestational diabetes helped women

by Amy NortonUsing a lower threshold to diagnose pregnancy-related diabetes does not seem to reduce the risk of having a big baby, on average—but some women do benefit, a new clinical trial suggests.G

Updated on: March 21,2024

Change to diagnosis of gestational diabetes helped women

by Amy NortonUsing a lower threshold to diagnose pregnancy-related diabetes does not seem to reduce the risk of having a big baby, on average—but some women do benefit, a new clinical trial suggests.G

Updated on:March 21,2024

Air pollution exposure during pregnancy has long-term impact on children's health, development

by Kelly Tucker,Texas A&M UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainParticulate matter (PM) is a major component of air pollution that is increasingly associated with long-term consequences

Updated on: April 16,2024

Air pollution exposure during pregnancy has long-term impact on children's health, development

by Kelly Tucker,Texas A&M UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainParticulate matter (PM) is a major component of air pollution that is increasingly associated with long-term consequences

Updated on:April 16,2024

Group B strep and having a baby: what pregnant women need to know

by Hannah Dahlen, Emad El-Omar and Naomi Strout,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageGroup B streptococcal (GBS) is a common bacteria that likes to live in the human gut and migrate down th

Updated on: March 13,2024

Group B strep and having a baby: what pregnant women need to know

by Hannah Dahlen, Emad El-Omar and Naomi Strout,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageGroup B streptococcal (GBS) is a common bacteria that likes to live in the human gut and migrate down th

Updated on:March 13,2024

Space-ready menstrual cup a giant leap for womankind

by Kate Blackwood,Cornell UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn October 2022, two menstrual cups launched toward space. Contained in a small metal box designed by aerospace engineers, t

Updated on: January 19,2024

Space-ready menstrual cup a giant leap for womankind

by Kate Blackwood,Cornell UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn October 2022, two menstrual cups launched toward space. Contained in a small metal box designed by aerospace engineers, t

Updated on:January 19,2024

Research sheds light on new strategy to treat infertility

by Oregon Health & Science UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research from Oregon Health & Science University describes the science behind a promising technique to treat infe

Updated on: March 19,2024

Research sheds light on new strategy to treat infertility

by Oregon Health & Science UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research from Oregon Health & Science University describes the science behind a promising technique to treat infe

Updated on:March 19,2024

Hope for couples suffering IVF miscarriage

by University of AberdeenNew research from University of Aberdeen could give hope to couples who have suffered a miscarriage after one round of IVF treatment. Credit: University of AberdeenWomen

Updated on: March 02,2024

Hope for couples suffering IVF miscarriage

by University of AberdeenNew research from University of Aberdeen could give hope to couples who have suffered a miscarriage after one round of IVF treatment. Credit: University of AberdeenWomen

Updated on:March 02,2024

Extra vitamin D during pregnancy may increase chance of a 'natural birth'

by University of SouthamptonCredit: CC0 Public DomainWomen who take extra vitamin D during their pregnancy are more likely to have a 'natural' delivery, according to University of Southam

Updated on: April 18,2024

Extra vitamin D during pregnancy may increase chance of a 'natural birth'

by University of SouthamptonCredit: CC0 Public DomainWomen who take extra vitamin D during their pregnancy are more likely to have a 'natural' delivery, according to University of Southam

Updated on:April 18,2024