Study discovers cause of pregnancy sickness, and potential treatment

byUniversity of CambridgeCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA Cambridge-led study has shown why many women experience nausea and vomiting during pregnancy—and why some women, including the Duches

Updated on: January 13,2024

Study discovers cause of pregnancy sickness, and potential treatment

byUniversity of CambridgeCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA Cambridge-led study has shown why many women experience nausea and vomiting during pregnancy—and why some women, including the Duches

Updated on:January 13,2024

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

Breast cancer deaths fall 44% since 1989 despite rising cases

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBreast cancer rates in the United States are increasing significantly, with younger women and Asian Americans experiencing the most notable rises, according to a study

Updated on: October 24,2024

Breast cancer deaths fall 44% since 1989 despite rising cases

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBreast cancer rates in the United States are increasing significantly, with younger women and Asian Americans experiencing the most notable rises, according to a study

Updated on:October 24,2024

Severe preeclampsia treated safely with nifedipine during labor and delivery

by American Heart AssociationHigh magnification micrograph of hypertrophic decidual vasculopathy, as seen in pregnancy-induced hypertension. Credit: WikipediaWomen with severe preeclampsia (sever

Updated on: March 09,2024

Severe preeclampsia treated safely with nifedipine during labor and delivery

by American Heart AssociationHigh magnification micrograph of hypertrophic decidual vasculopathy, as seen in pregnancy-induced hypertension. Credit: WikipediaWomen with severe preeclampsia (sever

Updated on:March 09,2024

Probiotic combo found to stop bacteria that cause toxic shock syndrome

byAmerican Society for MicrobiologyScanning electromicrograph of Staphylococcus aureus bacteria. Credit: NIAIDThe widespread, pathogenic microbe Staphylococcus aureus can colonize the skin and m

Updated on: January 21,2024

Probiotic combo found to stop bacteria that cause toxic shock syndrome

byAmerican Society for MicrobiologyScanning electromicrograph of Staphylococcus aureus bacteria. Credit: NIAIDThe widespread, pathogenic microbe Staphylococcus aureus can colonize the skin and m

Updated on:January 21,2024

Herbals in pregnancy may endanger mom, baby

by Amy Norton, Healthday Reporter(HealthDay)—During pregnancy, even harmless-sounding "natural" supplements should be avoided, a new research review suggests.The review of 74 published studi

Updated on: April 18,2024

Herbals in pregnancy may endanger mom, baby

by Amy Norton, Healthday Reporter(HealthDay)—During pregnancy, even harmless-sounding "natural" supplements should be avoided, a new research review suggests.The review of 74 published studi

Updated on:April 18,2024

Fatigue, weakness and pelvic pain: Vascular problems are different for women

by Mike Clark,Rush University Medical CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFeeling more tired than usual? Experiencing pelvic pain? It could be a problem with your arteries and veins.Vascular

Updated on: May 08,2024

Fatigue, weakness and pelvic pain: Vascular problems are different for women

by Mike Clark,Rush University Medical CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFeeling more tired than usual? Experiencing pelvic pain? It could be a problem with your arteries and veins.Vascular

Updated on:May 08,2024

Gut microbiota composition associated with depressive symptoms during pregnancy

Gut microbiota composition associated with depressive symptoms during pregnancyby Maria Fernanda Ziegler,FAPESPCredit: Lisa Fotios from PexelsThe profound changes undergone by a woman's body

Updated on: January 11,2025

Gut microbiota composition associated with depressive symptoms during pregnancy

Gut microbiota composition associated with depressive symptoms during pregnancyby Maria Fernanda Ziegler,FAPESPCredit: Lisa Fotios from PexelsThe profound changes undergone by a woman's body

Updated on:January 11,2025

Labor induction doesn't always reduce caesarean birth risk or improve outcomes for term pregnancies

by University of MichiganCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn recent years, experts have debated whether most birthing individuals would benefit from labor induction once they reach a certain stage of pre

Updated on: May 06,2024

Labor induction doesn't always reduce caesarean birth risk or improve outcomes for term pregnancies

by University of MichiganCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn recent years, experts have debated whether most birthing individuals would benefit from labor induction once they reach a certain stage of pre

Updated on:May 06,2024

Research shows ~5 percent of pregnant women report intimate partner violence

by Elana GotkineIntimate partner violence (IPV) during pregnancy is associated with delayed or no prenatal care and affects health conditions during pregnancy and infant birth outcomes, according to r

Updated on: December 25,2024

Research shows ~5 percent of pregnant women report intimate partner violence

by Elana GotkineIntimate partner violence (IPV) during pregnancy is associated with delayed or no prenatal care and affects health conditions during pregnancy and infant birth outcomes, according to r

Updated on:December 25,2024