Study of pregnant women finds increasing exposure to chemicals from plastics and pesticides

by University of California, San FranciscoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA national study that enrolled a highly diverse group of pregnant women over 12 years found rising exposure to chemicals

Updated on: May 10,2024

Study of pregnant women finds increasing exposure to chemicals from plastics and pesticides

by University of California, San FranciscoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA national study that enrolled a highly diverse group of pregnant women over 12 years found rising exposure to chemicals

Updated on:May 10,2024

Study demonstrates how gut microbes process steroids—using flatulence

by Stephanie Dutchen,Harvard Medical SchoolCredit:Cell(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.cell.2024.05.005It turns out flatulence can serve a purpose beyond being uncomfortable or funny: Gas rele

Updated on: May 30,2024

Study demonstrates how gut microbes process steroids—using flatulence

by Stephanie Dutchen,Harvard Medical SchoolCredit:Cell(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.cell.2024.05.005It turns out flatulence can serve a purpose beyond being uncomfortable or funny: Gas rele

Updated on:May 30,2024

Including the patient voice when addressing racial disparities in maternal health

by Beata Mostafavi,University of MichiganCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainExperts have spent recent years trying to better understand and address significant racial disparities and inequities in

Updated on: April 08,2024

Including the patient voice when addressing racial disparities in maternal health

by Beata Mostafavi,University of MichiganCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainExperts have spent recent years trying to better understand and address significant racial disparities and inequities in

Updated on:April 08,2024

Metformin added to insulin not beneficial for T2D in pregnancy

by Elana GotkineFor pregnant women with type 2 diabetes, the addition of metformin to insulin does not affect composite adverse neonatal outcomes, according to a study published in the Dec. 12 issue o

Updated on: January 13,2024

Metformin added to insulin not beneficial for T2D in pregnancy

by Elana GotkineFor pregnant women with type 2 diabetes, the addition of metformin to insulin does not affect composite adverse neonatal outcomes, according to a study published in the Dec. 12 issue o

Updated on:January 13,2024

Hysterectomy used more for postpartum bleeding compared to less invasive option

by Society of Interventional RadiologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMany women suffering significant postpartum bleeding continue to receive hysterectomies, rather than uterine artery emboliz

Updated on: April 23,2024

Hysterectomy used more for postpartum bleeding compared to less invasive option

by Society of Interventional RadiologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMany women suffering significant postpartum bleeding continue to receive hysterectomies, rather than uterine artery emboliz

Updated on:April 23,2024

Most women use vaginal ring for HIV prevention in open-label study

by NIH/National Institute of Allergy and Infectious DiseasesA woman holds the dapivirine vaginal ring. Credit: Andrew Loxley, the International Partnership for MicrobicidesIn an open-label study

Updated on: May 13,2024

Most women use vaginal ring for HIV prevention in open-label study

by NIH/National Institute of Allergy and Infectious DiseasesA woman holds the dapivirine vaginal ring. Credit: Andrew Loxley, the International Partnership for MicrobicidesIn an open-label study

Updated on:May 13,2024

Patients interested in learning about preeclampsia risk, shows study

by Lori SolomonThe majority of childbearing-age people would value predictive testing for preeclampsia and report they would act on this information, according to a studypublishedonline Ma

Updated on: March 30,2024

Patients interested in learning about preeclampsia risk, shows study

by Lori SolomonThe majority of childbearing-age people would value predictive testing for preeclampsia and report they would act on this information, according to a studypublishedonline Ma

Updated on:March 30,2024

AP-NORC poll: Most say restrict abortion after 1st trimester

by David Crary and Hannah FingerhutIn this Nov. 30, 2005 file photo, an anti-abortion supporter stands next to a pro-choice demonstrator outside the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington. The new poll from

Updated on: March 13,2024

AP-NORC poll: Most say restrict abortion after 1st trimester

by David Crary and Hannah FingerhutIn this Nov. 30, 2005 file photo, an anti-abortion supporter stands next to a pro-choice demonstrator outside the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington. The new poll from

Updated on:March 13,2024

Seafood offers vital nutrient for expectant moms and babies

by Len Canter, Healthday Reporter(HealthDay)—Omega-3 fatty acids, found in foods including fatty fish and flaxseed, may be best known for their link to heart health, but they're also vital for pre

Updated on: March 09,2024

Seafood offers vital nutrient for expectant moms and babies

by Len Canter, Healthday Reporter(HealthDay)—Omega-3 fatty acids, found in foods including fatty fish and flaxseed, may be best known for their link to heart health, but they're also vital for pre

Updated on:March 09,2024

Endometriosis: No cure, but diagnosis could avert surgery

by University of South AustraliaJasmine Teurlings is one of 176 million women worldwide who have endometriosis, a painful gynaecological condition. Credit: University of South AustraliaJasmin Teu

Updated on: March 19,2024

Endometriosis: No cure, but diagnosis could avert surgery

by University of South AustraliaJasmine Teurlings is one of 176 million women worldwide who have endometriosis, a painful gynaecological condition. Credit: University of South AustraliaJasmin Teu

Updated on:March 19,2024