Beyond PMS: A poorly understood disorder means periods of despair for some women

by Lauren Peace, Tampa Bay Times, KFF Health NewsCredit: Jure Širić from PexelsFor decades, a lack of investment in women's health has created gaps in medicine. The problem is so prevalent that, t

Updated on: July 10,2024

Beyond PMS: A poorly understood disorder means periods of despair for some women

by Lauren Peace, Tampa Bay Times, KFF Health NewsCredit: Jure Širić from PexelsFor decades, a lack of investment in women's health has created gaps in medicine. The problem is so prevalent that, t

Updated on:July 10,2024

Women's wellness: Cervical cancer screening guidelines updated

by From Mayo Clinic News NetworkGardasil vaccine and box. Image: WikipediaCervical cancer used to be one of the top causes of cancer for women in the U.S. But over the past decade, rates have been dec

Updated on: March 02,2024

Women's wellness: Cervical cancer screening guidelines updated

by From Mayo Clinic News NetworkGardasil vaccine and box. Image: WikipediaCervical cancer used to be one of the top causes of cancer for women in the U.S. But over the past decade, rates have been dec

Updated on:March 02,2024

New research sheds light on genetics of placenta growth and link to preeclampsia

byUniversity of ExeterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research has shed light on how genetics influences the growth of the placenta, revealing a link to risk of disease in the mother.Scient

Updated on: January 16,2024

New research sheds light on genetics of placenta growth and link to preeclampsia

byUniversity of ExeterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research has shed light on how genetics influences the growth of the placenta, revealing a link to risk of disease in the mother.Scient

Updated on:January 16,2024

Fibroid-related QOL better with myomectomy for uterine fibroids

(HealthDay)—For women with symptomatic uterine fibroids, fibroid-related quality of life at two years is better for those undergoing myomectomy than those undergoing uterine-artery embolization, accor

Updated on: March 19,2024

Fibroid-related QOL better with myomectomy for uterine fibroids

(HealthDay)—For women with symptomatic uterine fibroids, fibroid-related quality of life at two years is better for those undergoing myomectomy than those undergoing uterine-artery embolization, accor

Updated on:March 19,2024

Increasing severe maternal morbidity linked to heat exposure

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearch led by the University of California at Irvine provides strong evidence linking maternal heat exposure during pregnancy to an increas

Updated on: January 17,2024

Increasing severe maternal morbidity linked to heat exposure

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearch led by the University of California at Irvine provides strong evidence linking maternal heat exposure during pregnancy to an increas

Updated on:January 17,2024

Positive outlook for couples with fertility difficulties

by University of OtagoYoung couples who fear they are infertile may just need more time rather than costly treatments, University of Otago research shows.Difficulties conceiving a wantedchi

Updated on: March 02,2024

Positive outlook for couples with fertility difficulties

by University of OtagoYoung couples who fear they are infertile may just need more time rather than costly treatments, University of Otago research shows.Difficulties conceiving a wantedchi

Updated on:March 02,2024

High stress during pregnancy linked to elevated cortisol in toddlers' hair

by Sara Savat,Washington University in St. LouisCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Washington University in St. Louis and Dartmouth College have discovered a connection between tod

Updated on: July 25,2024

High stress during pregnancy linked to elevated cortisol in toddlers' hair

by Sara Savat,Washington University in St. LouisCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Washington University in St. Louis and Dartmouth College have discovered a connection between tod

Updated on:July 25,2024

Home-based lifestyle intervention minimizes maternal weight gain

by Washington University School of Medicine in St. LouisCredit: CC0 Public DomainWeight gain during pregnancy and postpartum are important causes of long-term weight gain and the development of o

Updated on: May 06,2024

Home-based lifestyle intervention minimizes maternal weight gain

by Washington University School of Medicine in St. LouisCredit: CC0 Public DomainWeight gain during pregnancy and postpartum are important causes of long-term weight gain and the development of o

Updated on:May 06,2024

Joint study unveils how COVID-19 adversely impacts placenta during pregnancy

byHong Kong University of Science and TechnologyThe team analyzes different cell types in placenta by single-nuclei assays and reveals that significant alterations in gene regulation affected by

Updated on: January 21,2024

Joint study unveils how COVID-19 adversely impacts placenta during pregnancy

byHong Kong University of Science and TechnologyThe team analyzes different cell types in placenta by single-nuclei assays and reveals that significant alterations in gene regulation affected by

Updated on:January 21,2024

IIH patients require closer monitoring during pregnancy for pre-eclampsia, gestational diabetes, research shows

byUniversity of BirminghamIdiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) pregnancy infographic. Credit: University of BirminghamPublished in theBJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and

Updated on: January 16,2024

IIH patients require closer monitoring during pregnancy for pre-eclampsia, gestational diabetes, research shows

byUniversity of BirminghamIdiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) pregnancy infographic. Credit: University of BirminghamPublished in theBJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and

Updated on:January 16,2024