Anti-Müllerian hormone may contribute to infertility in polycystic ovary syndrome

by Weill Cornell Medical CollegeImage of an ovarian follicle at the advanced “antral” growth stage with multiple associated cell types highlighted. The oocyte is contained within the cells making

Updated on: March 13,2024

Anti-Müllerian hormone may contribute to infertility in polycystic ovary syndrome

by Weill Cornell Medical CollegeImage of an ovarian follicle at the advanced “antral” growth stage with multiple associated cell types highlighted. The oocyte is contained within the cells making

Updated on:March 13,2024

Study shows persistent antibodies in infants after COVID-19 vaccination in pregnancy

by Julie Cunningham,Massachusetts General HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWith the COVID-19 pandemic entering its third year, efforts to mitigate the risk for infection remain vitally i

Updated on: June 12,2024

Study shows persistent antibodies in infants after COVID-19 vaccination in pregnancy

by Julie Cunningham,Massachusetts General HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWith the COVID-19 pandemic entering its third year, efforts to mitigate the risk for infection remain vitally i

Updated on:June 12,2024

Prepregnancy BMI tied to risks for maternal morbidity, mortality

Maternal prepregnancy obesity is associated with an elevated risk for severe maternal morbidity and/or mortality, according to a study published online June 28 inJAMA Network Open.Heather A. Fre

Updated on: April 16,2024

Prepregnancy BMI tied to risks for maternal morbidity, mortality

Maternal prepregnancy obesity is associated with an elevated risk for severe maternal morbidity and/or mortality, according to a study published online June 28 inJAMA Network Open.Heather A. Fre

Updated on:April 16,2024

New research examines the association between structural racism in labor markets and infant birth weight

by University of MinnesotaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainRacist policies and practices that restrict Black workers from employment may drive racial inequities in birth outcomes among workers. I

Updated on: March 02,2024

New research examines the association between structural racism in labor markets and infant birth weight

by University of MinnesotaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainRacist policies and practices that restrict Black workers from employment may drive racial inequities in birth outcomes among workers. I

Updated on:March 02,2024

Pregnant women with very high blood pressure face greater heart disease risk

by Rutgers UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainWomen with high blood pressure in their first pregnancy have a greater risk of heart attack or cardiovascular death, according to a Rutgers study.The

Updated on: March 05,2024

Pregnant women with very high blood pressure face greater heart disease risk

by Rutgers UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainWomen with high blood pressure in their first pregnancy have a greater risk of heart attack or cardiovascular death, according to a Rutgers study.The

Updated on:March 05,2024

Online abortions boomed during the pandemic, and not just because of coronavirus

by Hazal Atay,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageThe coronavirus pandemic changed the way people all over the world accessed abortions. As lockdowns and other restrictions made it difficu

Updated on: April 03,2024

Online abortions boomed during the pandemic, and not just because of coronavirus

by Hazal Atay,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageThe coronavirus pandemic changed the way people all over the world accessed abortions. As lockdowns and other restrictions made it difficu

Updated on:April 03,2024

Childbirth associated with significant medical debt

byUniversity of MichiganCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFor some families, the year after childbirth may not only mean loads of diapers but stacks of unpaid medical bills as well.Postpartum ind

Updated on: January 17,2024

Childbirth associated with significant medical debt

byUniversity of MichiganCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFor some families, the year after childbirth may not only mean loads of diapers but stacks of unpaid medical bills as well.Postpartum ind

Updated on:January 17,2024

Study examines decades-long suffering from obstetric injuries

by University of GothenburgIda Nilsson, Institute of Clinical Sciences, Sahlgrenska Academy at the University of Gothenburg. Credit: Pernilla Lundgren/SÄSBowel leakage, the need for anal incontin

Updated on: March 30,2024

Study examines decades-long suffering from obstetric injuries

by University of GothenburgIda Nilsson, Institute of Clinical Sciences, Sahlgrenska Academy at the University of Gothenburg. Credit: Pernilla Lundgren/SÄSBowel leakage, the need for anal incontin

Updated on:March 30,2024

How the vaginal microbiome may affect HIV prevention

by Public Library of ScienceCredit: CC0 Public DomainHealthy Lactobacillus bacteria in the vagina are critical for women's health, but the accumulation of additional bacterial genera can imba

Updated on: May 06,2024

How the vaginal microbiome may affect HIV prevention

by Public Library of ScienceCredit: CC0 Public DomainHealthy Lactobacillus bacteria in the vagina are critical for women's health, but the accumulation of additional bacterial genera can imba

Updated on:May 06,2024

How fetal alcohol exposure increases risk of development disorders

by Eileen Hoftyzer,University of TorontoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at the University of Toronto's Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy have uncovered mechanisms that help to expl

Updated on: March 05,2024

How fetal alcohol exposure increases risk of development disorders

by Eileen Hoftyzer,University of TorontoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at the University of Toronto's Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy have uncovered mechanisms that help to expl

Updated on:March 05,2024