A common abortion pill will come before the US Supreme Court. Here's how mifepristone works

by Matthew PerroneBottles of abortion pills mifepristone, left, and misoprostol, right, at a clinic in Des Moines, Iowa, on Sept. 22, 2010. Medication abortion is the preferred method of ending pregna

Updated on: January 13,2024

A common abortion pill will come before the US Supreme Court. Here's how mifepristone works

by Matthew PerroneBottles of abortion pills mifepristone, left, and misoprostol, right, at a clinic in Des Moines, Iowa, on Sept. 22, 2010. Medication abortion is the preferred method of ending pregna

Updated on:January 13,2024

Does severe COVID-19 affect pregnancy outcomes?

by WileyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research published inActa Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavicaindicates that severe COVID-19 in pregnancy increases the risk of pre-la

Updated on: March 23,2024

Does severe COVID-19 affect pregnancy outcomes?

by WileyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research published inActa Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavicaindicates that severe COVID-19 in pregnancy increases the risk of pre-la

Updated on:March 23,2024

Postnatal depression: What new fathers need to know—and how to ask for help

by Andrew Mayers,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageMany people think of postnatal depression as a condition that only affects women. But in reality, postnatal depression affectsalm

Updated on: February 18,2024

Postnatal depression: What new fathers need to know—and how to ask for help

by Andrew Mayers,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageMany people think of postnatal depression as a condition that only affects women. But in reality, postnatal depression affectsalm

Updated on:February 18,2024

Studies find Oregon's Medicaid expansion improved prenatal care access, birth outcomes

by Oregon State UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA pair of recent studies from Oregon State University found that Oregon's Medicaid expansion in 2014 has led to increased prenatal care amon

Updated on: June 07,2024

Studies find Oregon's Medicaid expansion improved prenatal care access, birth outcomes

by Oregon State UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA pair of recent studies from Oregon State University found that Oregon's Medicaid expansion in 2014 has led to increased prenatal care amon

Updated on:June 07,2024

Study explores the effects of maternal inflammation on fetal brain development

by Ingrid Fadelli , Medical XpressCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPast research suggests that infections or inflammation in pregnant women can be linked with the development of neurodevelopmental dis

Updated on: June 29,2024

Study explores the effects of maternal inflammation on fetal brain development

by Ingrid Fadelli , Medical XpressCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPast research suggests that infections or inflammation in pregnant women can be linked with the development of neurodevelopmental dis

Updated on:June 29,2024

Research finds low rates of contraceptive use in women with kidney failure

by University of CincinnatiSilvi Shah, MD, assistant professor in the University of Cincinnati Division of Nephrology, Kidney CARE Program sitting at her desk in the College of Medicine Credit: C

Updated on: June 04,2024

Research finds low rates of contraceptive use in women with kidney failure

by University of CincinnatiSilvi Shah, MD, assistant professor in the University of Cincinnati Division of Nephrology, Kidney CARE Program sitting at her desk in the College of Medicine Credit: C

Updated on:June 04,2024

Advanced imaging and AI reveal smoking-related toxins in placenta samples

byRice UniversityCredit: Helena Lopes from PexelsRice University scientists and collaborators at Baylor College of Medicine (BCM) have demonstrated a new method for detecting the presence of dan

Updated on: February 14,2025

Advanced imaging and AI reveal smoking-related toxins in placenta samples

byRice UniversityCredit: Helena Lopes from PexelsRice University scientists and collaborators at Baylor College of Medicine (BCM) have demonstrated a new method for detecting the presence of dan

Updated on:February 14,2025

'Glass baby' makes future parents think before they drink

by George Institute for Global HealthCredit: George Institute for Global HealthA hard-hitting awareness campaign on the dangers of drinking during pregnancy successfully increased concerns about

Updated on: March 12,2024

'Glass baby' makes future parents think before they drink

by George Institute for Global HealthCredit: George Institute for Global HealthA hard-hitting awareness campaign on the dangers of drinking during pregnancy successfully increased concerns about

Updated on:March 12,2024

Pregnant women commonly refuse vaccines

(HealthDay)—Pregnant women commonly refuse vaccines, including influenza vaccine and tetanus toxoid, reduced diphtheria toxoid, and acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccine, according to research published

Updated on: April 18,2024

Pregnant women commonly refuse vaccines

(HealthDay)—Pregnant women commonly refuse vaccines, including influenza vaccine and tetanus toxoid, reduced diphtheria toxoid, and acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccine, according to research published

Updated on:April 18,2024

Researchers find flooding stress impacts unborn children

by North Dakota State UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainNDSU researchers have discovered differences in child development based on how close mothers are to flooding during their pregnancies. The

Updated on: March 07,2024

Researchers find flooding stress impacts unborn children

by North Dakota State UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainNDSU researchers have discovered differences in child development based on how close mothers are to flooding during their pregnancies. The

Updated on:March 07,2024