How a gene called HAND2 may impact the timing of labor

by Charlotte Hsu,University at BuffaloCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study illuminates how a gene called HAND2 may have a hand in the timing of human labor."We don't know why humans go

Updated on: May 16,2024

How a gene called HAND2 may impact the timing of labor

by Charlotte Hsu,University at BuffaloCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study illuminates how a gene called HAND2 may have a hand in the timing of human labor."We don't know why humans go

Updated on:May 16,2024

Team develops smartphone app to enhance midwifery care in Tanzania

byHiroshima UniversityScientists from Hiroshima University developed a smartphone app for midwifery education to provide quality care for mothers and babies in Tanzania. Credit: Dorkasi Mwakawan

Updated on: February 18,2024

Team develops smartphone app to enhance midwifery care in Tanzania

byHiroshima UniversityScientists from Hiroshima University developed a smartphone app for midwifery education to provide quality care for mothers and babies in Tanzania. Credit: Dorkasi Mwakawan

Updated on:February 18,2024

Genetic study shows that the risk of pre-eclampsia is related to blood pressure and BMI

by University of NottinghamCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPre-eclampsia, usually diagnosed by increased blood pressure and protein in urine, affects up to 5% of pregnant women. It contributes w

Updated on: May 06,2024

Genetic study shows that the risk of pre-eclampsia is related to blood pressure and BMI

by University of NottinghamCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPre-eclampsia, usually diagnosed by increased blood pressure and protein in urine, affects up to 5% of pregnant women. It contributes w

Updated on:May 06,2024

Testing immune cells in the placenta may indicate the health of fetal brain immune cells

by McKenzie Ridings,Massachusetts General HospitalCredit:Cell Reports(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2024.114326Immune activation in a pregnant woman can have negative effects on the d

Updated on: June 15,2024

Testing immune cells in the placenta may indicate the health of fetal brain immune cells

by McKenzie Ridings,Massachusetts General HospitalCredit:Cell Reports(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2024.114326Immune activation in a pregnant woman can have negative effects on the d

Updated on:June 15,2024

Recalled kotex tampons can unravel inside body

(HealthDay)—Certain Kotex tampons are being recalled by Kimberly-Clark because they can unravel and leave pieces inside women's bodies.There have been "a small number of reports of infections

Updated on: April 01,2024

Recalled kotex tampons can unravel inside body

(HealthDay)—Certain Kotex tampons are being recalled by Kimberly-Clark because they can unravel and leave pieces inside women's bodies.There have been "a small number of reports of infections

Updated on:April 01,2024

Guidelines developed for opioid use in vaginal birth

(HealthDay)—Guidelines have been developed for use of opioids for uncomplicated spontaneous vaginal birth; the draft consensus guidelines were published online Dec. 4 inObstetrics & Gynecolo

Updated on: March 23,2024

Guidelines developed for opioid use in vaginal birth

(HealthDay)—Guidelines have been developed for use of opioids for uncomplicated spontaneous vaginal birth; the draft consensus guidelines were published online Dec. 4 inObstetrics & Gynecolo

Updated on:March 23,2024

Ohio voted on abortion: Next year, 11 more states might, too

by Bram Sable-Smith, KFF Health NewsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAs activists parse the results of Tuesday's vote to protect abortion rights in Ohio, Jamie Corley is already well on her way to

Updated on: January 15,2024

Ohio voted on abortion: Next year, 11 more states might, too

by Bram Sable-Smith, KFF Health NewsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAs activists parse the results of Tuesday's vote to protect abortion rights in Ohio, Jamie Corley is already well on her way to

Updated on:January 15,2024

Pregnancy and respiratory illnesses: Tips to reduce your flu risks

by Deb Balzer,Mayo ClinicCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFlu season usually starts in the fall, peaks during the height of winter and tapers around spring. Other respiratory illnesses, includi

Updated on: March 05,2024

Pregnancy and respiratory illnesses: Tips to reduce your flu risks

by Deb Balzer,Mayo ClinicCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFlu season usually starts in the fall, peaks during the height of winter and tapers around spring. Other respiratory illnesses, includi

Updated on:March 05,2024

Higher stillbirth risk for mothers experiencing deprivation, unemployment, stress and domestic abuse in pregnancy

by Michael Addelman,University of ManchesterCredit: CC0 Public DomainMothers who experience psychological stress and domestic abuse are more likely to have stillborn babies—but attending more an

Updated on: June 29,2024

Higher stillbirth risk for mothers experiencing deprivation, unemployment, stress and domestic abuse in pregnancy

by Michael Addelman,University of ManchesterCredit: CC0 Public DomainMothers who experience psychological stress and domestic abuse are more likely to have stillborn babies—but attending more an

Updated on:June 29,2024

Beyond PMS: A poorly understood disorder means periods of despair for some women

by Lauren Peace, Tampa Bay Times, KFF Health NewsCredit: Jure Širić from PexelsFor decades, a lack of investment in women's health has created gaps in medicine. The problem is so prevalent that, t

Updated on: July 10,2024

Beyond PMS: A poorly understood disorder means periods of despair for some women

by Lauren Peace, Tampa Bay Times, KFF Health NewsCredit: Jure Širić from PexelsFor decades, a lack of investment in women's health has created gaps in medicine. The problem is so prevalent that, t

Updated on:July 10,2024