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Three strategies to break down barriers to breastfeeding and lower women's risk of breast cancer

Three strategies to break down barriers to breastfeeding and lower women's risk of breast cancer

by Mike Fricano,University of California, Los AngelesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhen it comes to encouraging women in California to breastfeed, health care providers, insurance companies a

Three strategies to break down barriers to breastfeeding and lower women's risk of breast cancer

by Mike Fricano,University of California, Los AngelesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhen it comes to encouraging women in California to breastfeed, health care providers, insurance companies a
One in six Australian women in their 30s have had an abortion – and we're starting to understand why

One in six Australian women in their 30s have had an abortion – and we're starting to understand why

by Jayne Lucke And Angela Taft,The ConversationWomen aged in their 20s are more likely to have an abortion than women in their 30s. Credit: Kirsts Luhaers/UnsplashAbortion is acommon exper

One in six Australian women in their 30s have had an abortion – and we're starting to understand why

by Jayne Lucke And Angela Taft,The ConversationWomen aged in their 20s are more likely to have an abortion than women in their 30s. Credit: Kirsts Luhaers/UnsplashAbortion is acommon exper
Babies infected with syphilis are part of a growing tragedy—one that could be easily prevented

Babies infected with syphilis are part of a growing tragedy—one that could be easily prevented

Babies infected with syphilis are part of a growing tragedy—one that could be easily preventedby Skye McGregor, Belinda Hengel and Robert Monaghan,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainData&n

Babies infected with syphilis are part of a growing tragedy—one that could be easily prevented

Babies infected with syphilis are part of a growing tragedy—one that could be easily preventedby Skye McGregor, Belinda Hengel and Robert Monaghan,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainData&n
Improved IVF outcomes with interpregnancy interval of at least six months

Improved IVF outcomes with interpregnancy interval of at least six months

by Elana GotkineFor women undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF), delaying the next frozen embryo transfer (FET) for at least six months after a clinical pregnancy loss (CPL) is associated with impro

Improved IVF outcomes with interpregnancy interval of at least six months

by Elana GotkineFor women undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF), delaying the next frozen embryo transfer (FET) for at least six months after a clinical pregnancy loss (CPL) is associated with impro
First large study of hair relaxers among black women finds increased risk of uterine cancer

First large study of hair relaxers among black women finds increased risk of uterine cancer

byBoston University School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChemical hair relaxers are heavily marketed to, and commonly used by, Black women to straighten curly or tightly coiled hai

First large study of hair relaxers among black women finds increased risk of uterine cancer

byBoston University School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChemical hair relaxers are heavily marketed to, and commonly used by, Black women to straighten curly or tightly coiled hai
Study finds waist circumference predicts infertility in child-bearing-aged women

Study finds waist circumference predicts infertility in child-bearing-aged women

by Lori SolomonWaist circumference (WC) is a positive predictor of female infertility, independent of body mass index (BMI), according to a study published online Dec. 20 inPLOS ONE.Jierong Ke,

Study finds waist circumference predicts infertility in child-bearing-aged women

by Lori SolomonWaist circumference (WC) is a positive predictor of female infertility, independent of body mass index (BMI), according to a study published online Dec. 20 inPLOS ONE.Jierong Ke,
Largest study to date shows 39 weeks best for hypertensive pregnancies

Largest study to date shows 39 weeks best for hypertensive pregnancies

by Megan Burgasser,University of CincinnatiCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA collaborative study from physician researchers at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine is shining new l

Largest study to date shows 39 weeks best for hypertensive pregnancies

by Megan Burgasser,University of CincinnatiCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA collaborative study from physician researchers at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine is shining new l
Female genital mutilation identified as a leading cause of death in African countries

Female genital mutilation identified as a leading cause of death in African countries

byUniversity of BirminghamOther Causes of Death. Notes: The figure reports the total annual number of deaths, in the countries we study, by different causes. Total annual deaths due to FGM are d

Female genital mutilation identified as a leading cause of death in African countries

byUniversity of BirminghamOther Causes of Death. Notes: The figure reports the total annual number of deaths, in the countries we study, by different causes. Total annual deaths due to FGM are d
Helpful or hurtful? Research weighs pros and cons of pregnancy trackers

Helpful or hurtful? Research weighs pros and cons of pregnancy trackers

by Erin Kayata,Northeastern UniversityNortheastern researchers looked into pregnancy tracking apps and how they serve the users. Credit: Matthew Modoono/Northeastern UniversitySearch "pregn

Helpful or hurtful? Research weighs pros and cons of pregnancy trackers

by Erin Kayata,Northeastern UniversityNortheastern researchers looked into pregnancy tracking apps and how they serve the users. Credit: Matthew Modoono/Northeastern UniversitySearch "pregn