Researchers explore how best to recruit young women of color for sexual health studies

by The City University of New YorkA social media ad used to recruit women of color for a RCT. Credit: The City University of New YorkYoung Black and Latina women in the United States experience h

Updated on: May 20,2024

Researchers explore how best to recruit young women of color for sexual health studies

by The City University of New YorkA social media ad used to recruit women of color for a RCT. Credit: The City University of New YorkYoung Black and Latina women in the United States experience h

Updated on:May 20,2024

Income affects maternal and infant health in some unexpected ways, study finds

by Bob Needham,University of MichiganCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWhile higher income improves maternal and infant health over time, it's not enough to offset the impact of race, accord

Updated on: June 04,2024

Income affects maternal and infant health in some unexpected ways, study finds

by Bob Needham,University of MichiganCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWhile higher income improves maternal and infant health over time, it's not enough to offset the impact of race, accord

Updated on:June 04,2024

National study confirms that mRNA vaccines protect against serious COVID-19 during pregnancy

by Regenstrief InstituteCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe first large, real-world study of the effectiveness of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines during pregnancy found these vaccines, especially two ini

Updated on: May 13,2024

National study confirms that mRNA vaccines protect against serious COVID-19 during pregnancy

by Regenstrief InstituteCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe first large, real-world study of the effectiveness of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines during pregnancy found these vaccines, especially two ini

Updated on:May 13,2024

'One size fits all' medication approach doesn't work in pregnancy

by University of South AustraliaSome prescribed or over-the-counter drugs may put growth restricted babies at risk if the dosage is incorrect. Credit: UniSANew research led by the University of S

Updated on: March 12,2024

'One size fits all' medication approach doesn't work in pregnancy

by University of South AustraliaSome prescribed or over-the-counter drugs may put growth restricted babies at risk if the dosage is incorrect. Credit: UniSANew research led by the University of S

Updated on:March 12,2024

Scarred by Zika and fearing new COVID-19 variants, Brazilian women say no to another pandemic pregnancy

by Letícia Marteleto,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public Domain"We have to avoid a pregnancy," said Rosa, about the possibility of getting pregnant during the COVID-19 pandemic. "M

Updated on: April 29,2024

Scarred by Zika and fearing new COVID-19 variants, Brazilian women say no to another pandemic pregnancy

by Letícia Marteleto,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public Domain"We have to avoid a pregnancy," said Rosa, about the possibility of getting pregnant during the COVID-19 pandemic. "M

Updated on:April 29,2024

Study finds no association between COVID-19 vaccines and stillbirths

by Yale UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn a new study, researchers from Yale and 11 other institutions found "no association between COVID-19 vaccination and stillbirth."In

Updated on: June 15,2024

Study finds no association between COVID-19 vaccines and stillbirths

by Yale UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn a new study, researchers from Yale and 11 other institutions found "no association between COVID-19 vaccination and stillbirth."In

Updated on:June 15,2024

Women's heart health linked to age at first menstrual period

by The North American Menopause SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainEarly menarche has been associated with many cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors, but little is known about its association w

Updated on: March 07,2024

Women's heart health linked to age at first menstrual period

by The North American Menopause SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainEarly menarche has been associated with many cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors, but little is known about its association w

Updated on:March 07,2024

Maternal labor epidural analgesia may be linked to autism in children

by Elana GotkineMaternal labor epidural analgesia (LEA) was associated with an increased risk for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) among offspring, according to a study published online July 21 in

Updated on: January 19,2024

Maternal labor epidural analgesia may be linked to autism in children

by Elana GotkineMaternal labor epidural analgesia (LEA) was associated with an increased risk for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) among offspring, according to a study published online July 21 in

Updated on:January 19,2024

Reluctance to prescribe medication risks the health of pregnant women, finds study

by University College LondonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAn unwillingness among health care professionals to prescribe and dispense otherwise recommended medications is putting the health an

Updated on: May 11,2024

Reluctance to prescribe medication risks the health of pregnant women, finds study

by University College LondonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAn unwillingness among health care professionals to prescribe and dispense otherwise recommended medications is putting the health an

Updated on:May 11,2024

Study finds epilepsy drug to be safe during pregnancy

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research indicates that use of the epilepsy drug lamotrigine during pregnancy does not increase the risk of birth malformations or neurodevelopmental disorder

Updated on: March 05,2024

Study finds epilepsy drug to be safe during pregnancy

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research indicates that use of the epilepsy drug lamotrigine during pregnancy does not increase the risk of birth malformations or neurodevelopmental disorder

Updated on:March 05,2024