Researchers discover how the placenta may be blocking SARS-CoV-2 transmission to babies during pregnancy

by Boston University School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhile COVID-19 disease significantly impacts many pregnant women, the rates of transmission from mother to baby in pregnancy are ve

Updated on: May 23,2024

Researchers discover how the placenta may be blocking SARS-CoV-2 transmission to babies during pregnancy

by Boston University School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhile COVID-19 disease significantly impacts many pregnant women, the rates of transmission from mother to baby in pregnancy are ve

Updated on:May 23,2024

New technology visualizes embryo metabolism to improve IVF success

by Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC)3D reconstruction of hyperspectral images of mouse oocytes and embryos. Credit: Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC)A new technology deve

Updated on: July 08,2024

New technology visualizes embryo metabolism to improve IVF success

by Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC)3D reconstruction of hyperspectral images of mouse oocytes and embryos. Credit: Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC)A new technology deve

Updated on:July 08,2024

Study shows endometriosis and irritable bowel syndrome share genetic risk factors

byUniversity of QueenslandCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainUniversity of Queensland researchers have shown that endometriosis and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) share genetic risk factors, expla

Updated on: January 15,2024

Study shows endometriosis and irritable bowel syndrome share genetic risk factors

byUniversity of QueenslandCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainUniversity of Queensland researchers have shown that endometriosis and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) share genetic risk factors, expla

Updated on:January 15,2024

Study finds adversity experienced during childhood or pregnancy affects the gut microbiome across generations

by Holly Ober,University of California, Los AngelesBecause babies acquire their first gut microbes passing through their mother’s birth canal, mothers’ microbiomes form the basis of their offspr

Updated on: January 19,2024

Study finds adversity experienced during childhood or pregnancy affects the gut microbiome across generations

by Holly Ober,University of California, Los AngelesBecause babies acquire their first gut microbes passing through their mother’s birth canal, mothers’ microbiomes form the basis of their offspr

Updated on:January 19,2024

Menstrual cups: Why the recent increase in popularity?

by Joel StreedCredit: Vulvani, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia CommonsNot quite sure what a menstrual cup is or how it works? You're not alone. Menstrual cups have been around since the early 19

Updated on: April 19,2024

Menstrual cups: Why the recent increase in popularity?

by Joel StreedCredit: Vulvani, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia CommonsNot quite sure what a menstrual cup is or how it works? You're not alone. Menstrual cups have been around since the early 19

Updated on:April 19,2024

Hospital program tackles pregnancy and postpartum depression that affects 20% of women

by Lisa Schencker, Chicago TribuneCredit: CC0 Public DomainJenny Mason-Frey had experienced panic attacks before—sudden waves of anxiety that set her heart racing, her head spinning and made her feel

Updated on: May 09,2024

Hospital program tackles pregnancy and postpartum depression that affects 20% of women

by Lisa Schencker, Chicago TribuneCredit: CC0 Public DomainJenny Mason-Frey had experienced panic attacks before—sudden waves of anxiety that set her heart racing, her head spinning and made her feel

Updated on:May 09,2024

Microparticles from the placenta may offer major clues on the in utero development of neurobehavioral disorders

byUniversity of MissouriIn the study, the researchers analyzed mouse neural progenitor cells prior to placental-derived extracellular vesicles treatment. Credit: University of MissouriFor 30 yea

Updated on: January 13,2024

Microparticles from the placenta may offer major clues on the in utero development of neurobehavioral disorders

byUniversity of MissouriIn the study, the researchers analyzed mouse neural progenitor cells prior to placental-derived extracellular vesicles treatment. Credit: University of MissouriFor 30 yea

Updated on:January 13,2024

Study shows advantages for stress urinary incontinence surgery

by Mayo ClinicCredit: Mayo ClinicOne of the most commonly performed surgeries to treat stress urinary incontinence in women may have better long-term results than another common surgical techniqu

Updated on: May 18,2024

Study shows advantages for stress urinary incontinence surgery

by Mayo ClinicCredit: Mayo ClinicOne of the most commonly performed surgeries to treat stress urinary incontinence in women may have better long-term results than another common surgical techniqu

Updated on:May 18,2024

To reduce preeclampsia risk, study says take action before and between pregnancies

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainPreeclampsia—a complication that occurs in about 1 in every 25 pregnancies in the United States—is characterized by high blo

Updated on: June 12,2024

To reduce preeclampsia risk, study says take action before and between pregnancies

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainPreeclampsia—a complication that occurs in about 1 in every 25 pregnancies in the United States—is characterized by high blo

Updated on:June 12,2024

Job loss linked to increased risk of miscarriage and stillbirth

byEuropean Society of Human Reproduction and EmbryologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers have found a link between a pregnant woman or her partner losing their job and an increased r

Updated on: January 17,2024

Job loss linked to increased risk of miscarriage and stillbirth

byEuropean Society of Human Reproduction and EmbryologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers have found a link between a pregnant woman or her partner losing their job and an increased r

Updated on:January 17,2024