Scientists shed light on mysteries associated with infertility

by Kitta MacPherson,Rutgers UniversitySchematic depicting the distinct processes of meiosis I cytokinesis in oocytes and mitotic cytokinesis. Question marks refer to unknown biology in oocytes.

Updated on: January 13,2024

Scientists shed light on mysteries associated with infertility

by Kitta MacPherson,Rutgers UniversitySchematic depicting the distinct processes of meiosis I cytokinesis in oocytes and mitotic cytokinesis. Question marks refer to unknown biology in oocytes.

Updated on:January 13,2024

Endometriosis more common in teenage girls than previously thought

by University College LondonCredit: Andrea Piacquadio onPexelsCC BY2.0Teenage girls are just as likely to suffer with endometriosis as adult women, a finding which UCL and Unive

Updated on: March 19,2024

Endometriosis more common in teenage girls than previously thought

by University College LondonCredit: Andrea Piacquadio onPexelsCC BY2.0Teenage girls are just as likely to suffer with endometriosis as adult women, a finding which UCL and Unive

Updated on:March 19,2024

Researchers identify new mechanism of communication between maternal gut bacteria and the fetus

byUniversity of OuluRepresentative transmission electron micrographs of the amniotic fluid and fecal EVs. Credit:Microbiome(2023). DOI: 10.1186/s40168-023-01694-9A research group fro

Updated on: January 15,2024

Researchers identify new mechanism of communication between maternal gut bacteria and the fetus

byUniversity of OuluRepresentative transmission electron micrographs of the amniotic fluid and fecal EVs. Credit:Microbiome(2023). DOI: 10.1186/s40168-023-01694-9A research group fro

Updated on:January 15,2024

First of its kind statistics on pregnant women in US prisons

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineIn what is believed to be a first-of-its-kind systematic look at pregnancy frequency and outcomes among imprisoned U.S. women, researchers from Johns

Updated on: March 30,2024

First of its kind statistics on pregnant women in US prisons

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineIn what is believed to be a first-of-its-kind systematic look at pregnancy frequency and outcomes among imprisoned U.S. women, researchers from Johns

Updated on:March 30,2024

Caesarean section use has almost doubled globally since 2000

by LancetCredit: CC0 Public DomainGlobally, the number of babies born through caesarean section (C-section) almost doubled between 2000 and 2015—from 12% to 21% of all births—according to a Serie

Updated on: March 16,2024

Caesarean section use has almost doubled globally since 2000

by LancetCredit: CC0 Public DomainGlobally, the number of babies born through caesarean section (C-section) almost doubled between 2000 and 2015—from 12% to 21% of all births—according to a Serie

Updated on:March 16,2024

Women's wellness: The morning-after pill

by Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe morning-after pill is a type of emergency birth control (contraception). Emergency contraception is used to prevent pregnancy for women who'

Updated on: March 05,2024

Women's wellness: The morning-after pill

by Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe morning-after pill is a type of emergency birth control (contraception). Emergency contraception is used to prevent pregnancy for women who'

Updated on:March 05,2024

Fat-shaming pregnant women isn't just mean, it's harmful

by Angela Incollingo Rodriguez,The ConversationCredit: Eddson Lens from PexelsDecember is considered the most fertile month, a time when there's thegreatest likelihood that children wi

Updated on: May 06,2024

Fat-shaming pregnant women isn't just mean, it's harmful

by Angela Incollingo Rodriguez,The ConversationCredit: Eddson Lens from PexelsDecember is considered the most fertile month, a time when there's thegreatest likelihood that children wi

Updated on:May 06,2024

More than half of hospital-based maternal deaths occur at times other than childbirth

by University of MichiganCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHospitalizations that occur in the antenatal period—or during pregnancy, but before giving birth—and those that occur in the postpartum p

Updated on: April 03,2024

More than half of hospital-based maternal deaths occur at times other than childbirth

by University of MichiganCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHospitalizations that occur in the antenatal period—or during pregnancy, but before giving birth—and those that occur in the postpartum p

Updated on:April 03,2024

Arizona governor makes contraceptive medications available over the counter at pharmacies

Democratic Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs delivers her State of the State address at the Arizona Capitol in Phoenix, Jan. 9, 2023. Adults in Arizona can now obtain contraceptive medications over the counter

Updated on: January 21,2024

Arizona governor makes contraceptive medications available over the counter at pharmacies

Democratic Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs delivers her State of the State address at the Arizona Capitol in Phoenix, Jan. 9, 2023. Adults in Arizona can now obtain contraceptive medications over the counter

Updated on:January 21,2024

Want long-term contraception? There are more effective options than the pill—but they can be hard to find

by Deborah Bateson and Kathleen McNamee,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated image,Australians' access to a range of contraceptive options depends on where they live and how wealthy they are

Updated on: February 18,2024

Want long-term contraception? There are more effective options than the pill—but they can be hard to find

by Deborah Bateson and Kathleen McNamee,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated image,Australians' access to a range of contraceptive options depends on where they live and how wealthy they are

Updated on:February 18,2024