Amount of protein consumed by pregnant women modulates the facial appearance of offspring, study finds

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressActive enhancers in human embryonic tissue associated with facial individuality. A) Experimental layout. B) Distribution of the genes located proximally to the enhancers i

Updated on: March 30,2024

Amount of protein consumed by pregnant women modulates the facial appearance of offspring, study finds

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressActive enhancers in human embryonic tissue associated with facial individuality. A) Experimental layout. B) Distribution of the genes located proximally to the enhancers i

Updated on:March 30,2024

Early medical abortion is legal across Australia but rural women often don't have access to it

by Jane Tomnay,The ConversationCredit: Andrea Piacquadio from PexelsAround one in six Australian women have had an abortion by their mid-30s. These women come from all age groups and demographic

Updated on: April 01,2024

Early medical abortion is legal across Australia but rural women often don't have access to it

by Jane Tomnay,The ConversationCredit: Andrea Piacquadio from PexelsAround one in six Australian women have had an abortion by their mid-30s. These women come from all age groups and demographic

Updated on:April 01,2024

Research adds insights into preeclampsia, a deadly pregnancy complication

by Isabella Backman,Yale UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPreeclampsia is a dangerous complication during pregnancy that endangers both the mother and fetus, but clinicians still don&#

Updated on: May 16,2024

Research adds insights into preeclampsia, a deadly pregnancy complication

by Isabella Backman,Yale UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPreeclampsia is a dangerous complication during pregnancy that endangers both the mother and fetus, but clinicians still don&#

Updated on:May 16,2024

Eating emulsifiers during pregnancy and lactation linked to health risks in mouse offspring

byPublic Library of ScienceMost of the ultraprocessed food items consumed nowadays contain emulsifiers in their composition. Credit: Júlia Fos-Domènech & Maria Milà-Guasch (CC-BY 4.0, creati

Updated on: January 17,2024

Eating emulsifiers during pregnancy and lactation linked to health risks in mouse offspring

byPublic Library of ScienceMost of the ultraprocessed food items consumed nowadays contain emulsifiers in their composition. Credit: Júlia Fos-Domènech & Maria Milà-Guasch (CC-BY 4.0, creati

Updated on:January 17,2024

Rise of microplastics discovered in placentas of Hawaiʻi mothers

byUniversity of Hawaii at ManoaIdentification of extracted MP by Raman spectroscopy analysis. Credit:Environment International(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.envint.2023.108220A placenta (com

Updated on: January 13,2024

Rise of microplastics discovered in placentas of Hawaiʻi mothers

byUniversity of Hawaii at ManoaIdentification of extracted MP by Raman spectroscopy analysis. Credit:Environment International(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.envint.2023.108220A placenta (com

Updated on:January 13,2024

Common genetic origins discovered behind uterine fibroids and endometriosis

by University of OuluCredit: University of OuluA major international study revealed that the two most common female reproductive system diseases, uterine fibroids and endometriosis, have common geneti

Updated on: March 19,2024

Common genetic origins discovered behind uterine fibroids and endometriosis

by University of OuluCredit: University of OuluA major international study revealed that the two most common female reproductive system diseases, uterine fibroids and endometriosis, have common geneti

Updated on:March 19,2024

Six pregnancy terms you probably won't hear again, including 'high risk' and 'failed'

by Sarah Aubrey,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageMedical terminology evolves alongside our understanding of medicine. As time goes by, new terms are adopted while others are abandoned.

Updated on: January 17,2024

Six pregnancy terms you probably won't hear again, including 'high risk' and 'failed'

by Sarah Aubrey,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageMedical terminology evolves alongside our understanding of medicine. As time goes by, new terms are adopted while others are abandoned.

Updated on:January 17,2024

Research suggests prenatal exposure to cannabis increases diabetes risk in offspring

by Prabhjot Sohal,University of Western OntarioRepresentative immunohistochemistry of PND21 (A) and 3MO (B) islets immunostained for insulin, glucagon, and DAPI. Exposure to 3 mg/kg of CBD Durin

Updated on: January 15,2024

Research suggests prenatal exposure to cannabis increases diabetes risk in offspring

by Prabhjot Sohal,University of Western OntarioRepresentative immunohistochemistry of PND21 (A) and 3MO (B) islets immunostained for insulin, glucagon, and DAPI. Exposure to 3 mg/kg of CBD Durin

Updated on:January 15,2024

Giving birth during adolescence linked to mobility disability

byUniversity of Hawaii at ManoaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainGiving birth as an adolescent correlates to mobility disability as a young adult, according to a University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa st

Updated on: January 17,2024

Giving birth during adolescence linked to mobility disability

byUniversity of Hawaii at ManoaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainGiving birth as an adolescent correlates to mobility disability as a young adult, according to a University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa st

Updated on:January 17,2024

New stillbirth risk figures help women's decisions on timing delivery

by Queen Mary, University of LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainWith every week that a pregnancy continues past term (37 weeks), the risk of stillbirth increases, according to an analysis of more tha

Updated on: July 02,2024

New stillbirth risk figures help women's decisions on timing delivery

by Queen Mary, University of LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainWith every week that a pregnancy continues past term (37 weeks), the risk of stillbirth increases, according to an analysis of more tha

Updated on:July 02,2024