Number of babies born preterm decreased slightly and stillborn rates unchanged during first wave of COVID-19 lockdowns

by Murdoch Children's Research InstituteBabies born preterm decreased and stillborn rates remained unchanged during the first four months of COVID-19 lockdowns, according to a largescale inte

Updated on: April 11,2024

Number of babies born preterm decreased slightly and stillborn rates unchanged during first wave of COVID-19 lockdowns

by Murdoch Children's Research InstituteBabies born preterm decreased and stillborn rates remained unchanged during the first four months of COVID-19 lockdowns, according to a largescale inte

Updated on:April 11,2024

Stress during pregnancy can lead to early maturation of first-born daughters, suggests study

by Elizabeth Kivowitz,University of California, Los AngelesSilhouette of a pregnant woman with a pink arrow pointing to a girl and a blue arrow pointing to a boy. Credit:Psychoneuroendocri

Updated on: March 07,2024

Stress during pregnancy can lead to early maturation of first-born daughters, suggests study

by Elizabeth Kivowitz,University of California, Los AngelesSilhouette of a pregnant woman with a pink arrow pointing to a girl and a blue arrow pointing to a boy. Credit:Psychoneuroendocri

Updated on:March 07,2024

Long-acting recycling antibody targets endometriosis

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressDiagram illustrating the possible mechanism of how AMY109 can ameliorate endometriosis by intervening in the transition from inflammation to fibrosis. Credit: A. Nish

Updated on: April 01,2024

Long-acting recycling antibody targets endometriosis

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressDiagram illustrating the possible mechanism of how AMY109 can ameliorate endometriosis by intervening in the transition from inflammation to fibrosis. Credit: A. Nish

Updated on:April 01,2024

New guidelines for early menopause diagnosis and management

by University of QueenslandCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainUniversity of Queensland research has led to the development of a practical framework to help medical professionals around the world di

Updated on: March 19,2024

New guidelines for early menopause diagnosis and management

by University of QueenslandCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainUniversity of Queensland research has led to the development of a practical framework to help medical professionals around the world di

Updated on:March 19,2024

Cervical cancer and HPV: What's the connection?

by Joel Streed,Mayo ClinicCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainJanuary is Cervical Health Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn about the connection between HPV and cervical cancer

Updated on: January 12,2024

Cervical cancer and HPV: What's the connection?

by Joel Streed,Mayo ClinicCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainJanuary is Cervical Health Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn about the connection between HPV and cervical cancer

Updated on:January 12,2024

In Texas, Medicaid coverage ends soon after childbirth. Will lawmakers allow more time?

by Elena RiveraCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainVictoria Ferrell Ortiz learned she was pregnant during summer 2017. The Dallas resident was finishing up an AmeriCorps job with a local nonprofit, which

Updated on: April 11,2024

In Texas, Medicaid coverage ends soon after childbirth. Will lawmakers allow more time?

by Elena RiveraCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainVictoria Ferrell Ortiz learned she was pregnant during summer 2017. The Dallas resident was finishing up an AmeriCorps job with a local nonprofit, which

Updated on:April 11,2024

Travel times to abortion facilities surged significantly after overturn of Roe v. Wade, study finds

by Christine FernandoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAbout a third of women of reproductive age in the U.S. now live more than an hour from the closest abortion facility after the Supreme Court earl

Updated on: May 31,2024

Travel times to abortion facilities surged significantly after overturn of Roe v. Wade, study finds

by Christine FernandoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAbout a third of women of reproductive age in the U.S. now live more than an hour from the closest abortion facility after the Supreme Court earl

Updated on:May 31,2024

Inducing labor with drug vaginally shows benefits in study

byUTSouthwestern Medical CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainLabor induction with vaginal misoprostol during childbirth achieves vaginal delivery rates similar to the oral alternative

Updated on: April 27,2024

Inducing labor with drug vaginally shows benefits in study

byUTSouthwestern Medical CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainLabor induction with vaginal misoprostol during childbirth achieves vaginal delivery rates similar to the oral alternative

Updated on:April 27,2024

Most expectant mothers miss out on vitamins important for their health and their baby's, study finds

by Keith Godfrey, Sarah El-Heis,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainOur bodies require many important vitamins and minerals in order to function well.B vitamins, for example, are part

Updated on: April 07,2024

Most expectant mothers miss out on vitamins important for their health and their baby's, study finds

by Keith Godfrey, Sarah El-Heis,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainOur bodies require many important vitamins and minerals in order to function well.B vitamins, for example, are part

Updated on:April 07,2024

Scientists discover a natural flu defense mechanism that activates in the nasal cavity during pregnancy

by Keila DePape,McGill UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMcGill University scientists have discovered that pregnancy may trigger a natural immunity to boost protection against severe f

Updated on: December 13,2024

Scientists discover a natural flu defense mechanism that activates in the nasal cavity during pregnancy

by Keila DePape,McGill UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMcGill University scientists have discovered that pregnancy may trigger a natural immunity to boost protection against severe f

Updated on:December 13,2024