Health care system often fails people with disabilities who give birth in Ontario, finds research

by Alexa Battler,University of TorontoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe day Alyssa told her doctor she was pregnant, the doctor looked at her wheelchair and asked if she had come to terminate

Updated on: June 07,2024

Health care system often fails people with disabilities who give birth in Ontario, finds research

by Alexa Battler,University of TorontoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe day Alyssa told her doctor she was pregnant, the doctor looked at her wheelchair and asked if she had come to terminate

Updated on:June 07,2024

Study reveals significant concerns over growing scale of sex-selective abortions in Nepal

by University of BathThe findings raises challenges for the Nepali government in relation to sex selective abortion. Credit: Dr Mahesh PuriDetailed new analysis published this week in theBr

Updated on: May 18,2024

Study reveals significant concerns over growing scale of sex-selective abortions in Nepal

by University of BathThe findings raises challenges for the Nepali government in relation to sex selective abortion. Credit: Dr Mahesh PuriDetailed new analysis published this week in theBr

Updated on:May 18,2024

Foot massage effective in improving sleep quality and anxiety in postmenopausal women

by The North American Menopause SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe therapeutic benefits of massage have long been recognized. A new study suggests that foot massage, in particular, can h

Updated on: March 16,2024

Foot massage effective in improving sleep quality and anxiety in postmenopausal women

by The North American Menopause SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe therapeutic benefits of massage have long been recognized. A new study suggests that foot massage, in particular, can h

Updated on:March 16,2024

Early onset of pregnancy complication may raise heart risks

(HealthDay)—Women who develop pre-eclampsia earlier in pregnancy may be at increased risk for heart problems soon after giving birth, a new study finds."These women should be screened for major c

Updated on: April 01,2024

Early onset of pregnancy complication may raise heart risks

(HealthDay)—Women who develop pre-eclampsia earlier in pregnancy may be at increased risk for heart problems soon after giving birth, a new study finds."These women should be screened for major c

Updated on:April 01,2024

Eclampsia tied to increased relative risk of seizure disorder

(HealthDay)—The relative risk of a seizure disorder after eclampsia is higher than that of women unaffected by eclampsia but remains extremely low, according to a study published online Nov. 7 in&nbsp

Updated on: March 16,2024

Eclampsia tied to increased relative risk of seizure disorder

(HealthDay)—The relative risk of a seizure disorder after eclampsia is higher than that of women unaffected by eclampsia but remains extremely low, according to a study published online Nov. 7 in&nbsp

Updated on:March 16,2024

Conceiving within six months of giving birth does not increase risk of diabetes

by Lauren Sydoruk,Curtin UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainCurtin University researchers have found insufficient evidence to suggest that falling pregnant again within six months of giving birt

Updated on: March 07,2024

Conceiving within six months of giving birth does not increase risk of diabetes

by Lauren Sydoruk,Curtin UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainCurtin University researchers have found insufficient evidence to suggest that falling pregnant again within six months of giving birt

Updated on:March 07,2024

Changes associated with autism risk may be detected as early as the second trimester

by Julie Kiefer,University of UtahCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers at University of Utah Health have identified a link between autism and steroid hormone changes detected in the mother's

Updated on: April 23,2024

Changes associated with autism risk may be detected as early as the second trimester

by Julie Kiefer,University of UtahCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers at University of Utah Health have identified a link between autism and steroid hormone changes detected in the mother's

Updated on:April 23,2024

Talking about a menstrual revolution: Asia's period problems

by Liz ThomasNormalising menstrual health can only be good for women's overall health, says Olivia Cotes-JamesOlivia Cotes-James wants us to talk about menstrual health.Properly.No more euphemisms

Updated on: March 09,2024

Talking about a menstrual revolution: Asia's period problems

by Liz ThomasNormalising menstrual health can only be good for women's overall health, says Olivia Cotes-JamesOlivia Cotes-James wants us to talk about menstrual health.Properly.No more euphemisms

Updated on:March 09,2024

Planned home birth presents little risk where midwifery is well-integrated: study

by University of British ColumbiaCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn the state of Washington, a planned home birth with a licensed midwife is just as safe as a birth at a licensed birth center.Researcher

Updated on: May 16,2024

Planned home birth presents little risk where midwifery is well-integrated: study

by University of British ColumbiaCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn the state of Washington, a planned home birth with a licensed midwife is just as safe as a birth at a licensed birth center.Researcher

Updated on:May 16,2024

Pain during sex? Incontinence or constipation? You might benefit from pelvic floor physiotherapy

by Claudia Brown,The Conversation"How did I not know this was a pelvic floor issue? Why didn't my doctor send me here sooner? Do you have other patients with problems like mine?"As

Updated on: March 01,2024

Pain during sex? Incontinence or constipation? You might benefit from pelvic floor physiotherapy

by Claudia Brown,The Conversation"How did I not know this was a pelvic floor issue? Why didn't my doctor send me here sooner? Do you have other patients with problems like mine?"As

Updated on:March 01,2024