Researchers identify biomarkers that predict preeclampsia risk

by Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn a study of pregnant women in the United States, Cedars-Sinai investigators found that a specific imbalance of two placental proteins coul

Updated on: May 23,2024

Researchers identify biomarkers that predict preeclampsia risk

by Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn a study of pregnant women in the United States, Cedars-Sinai investigators found that a specific imbalance of two placental proteins coul

Updated on:May 23,2024

AI chatbots are mostly correct, but incomplete, on endometriosis

Updated on: April 18,2025

AI chatbots are mostly correct, but incomplete, on endometriosis

Updated on:April 18,2025

Supreme court allows legal challenges to Texas abortion law, but doesn't overturn it

(HealthDay)—Abortion providers in Texas can sue state officials in federal court over the state's new abortion law, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled Friday, but it refused to block the law while such

Updated on: March 16,2024

Supreme court allows legal challenges to Texas abortion law, but doesn't overturn it

(HealthDay)—Abortion providers in Texas can sue state officials in federal court over the state's new abortion law, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled Friday, but it refused to block the law while such

Updated on:March 16,2024

Acupuncture can relieve lower back and pelvic pain often experienced during pregnancy

by British Medical JournalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAcupuncture can significantly relieve the lower back and/or pelvic pain frequently experienced by women during their pregnancy, suggest

Updated on: March 30,2024

Acupuncture can relieve lower back and pelvic pain often experienced during pregnancy

by British Medical JournalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAcupuncture can significantly relieve the lower back and/or pelvic pain frequently experienced by women during their pregnancy, suggest

Updated on:March 30,2024

The case for companionship during labor and birth

by Burnet InstituteCredit: Burnet InstituteStrong support from women and their partners for companionship during labor and birth is being limited by inadequate hospital infrastructure, restrictiv

Updated on: April 08,2024

The case for companionship during labor and birth

by Burnet InstituteCredit: Burnet InstituteStrong support from women and their partners for companionship during labor and birth is being limited by inadequate hospital infrastructure, restrictiv

Updated on:April 08,2024

Study reveals confusing mishmash of newborn bathing practices at US hospitals

by University of VirginiaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA nationwide survey of hospitals has revealed a wide variety of approaches to newborn skincare—including the timing of the first bath—tha

Updated on: May 27,2024

Study reveals confusing mishmash of newborn bathing practices at US hospitals

by University of VirginiaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA nationwide survey of hospitals has revealed a wide variety of approaches to newborn skincare—including the timing of the first bath—tha

Updated on:May 27,2024

Survey finds most women with uterine fibroids are offered hysterectomies over minimally invasive treatments

by The Reis GroupCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAmong women who have been diagnosed with uterine fibroids, more than half (53%) were presented with a hysterectomy, while fewer than one in five (20%)

Updated on: July 10,2024

Survey finds most women with uterine fibroids are offered hysterectomies over minimally invasive treatments

by The Reis GroupCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAmong women who have been diagnosed with uterine fibroids, more than half (53%) were presented with a hysterectomy, while fewer than one in five (20%)

Updated on:July 10,2024

Doctors debate use of blood thinners to prevent clots in women after C-sections

by Harris MeyerCredit: CC0 Public DomainNearly all women who deliver babies through cesarean section at Columbia University Irving Medical Center in New York City receive injections of the blood thinn

Updated on: May 09,2024

Doctors debate use of blood thinners to prevent clots in women after C-sections

by Harris MeyerCredit: CC0 Public DomainNearly all women who deliver babies through cesarean section at Columbia University Irving Medical Center in New York City receive injections of the blood thinn

Updated on:May 09,2024

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

Diet and exercise for obese mothers could lower cardiovascular risk in children

byKing's College LondonChild offspring cardiovascular health benefits of preconception and antenatal lifestyle interventions in women with obesity. The impact of maternal obesity on child ca

Updated on: July 10,2024

Diet and exercise for obese mothers could lower cardiovascular risk in children

byKing's College LondonChild offspring cardiovascular health benefits of preconception and antenatal lifestyle interventions in women with obesity. The impact of maternal obesity on child ca

Updated on:July 10,2024