Discovery of genes linked to preterm birth in landmark study

by March of Dimes FoundationPregnancy test. Credit: public domainA massive DNA analysis of pregnant women has identified six gene regions that influence the length of pregnancy and the timing of

Updated on: March 05,2024

Discovery of genes linked to preterm birth in landmark study

by March of Dimes FoundationPregnancy test. Credit: public domainA massive DNA analysis of pregnant women has identified six gene regions that influence the length of pregnancy and the timing of

Updated on:March 05,2024

Women taking probiotics during pregnancy might have lower pre-eclampsia and premature birth risk

by British Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainProbiotics taken during pregnancy might help lower the risks of pre-eclampsia and premature birth, suggests observational research in the online

Updated on: April 18,2024

Women taking probiotics during pregnancy might have lower pre-eclampsia and premature birth risk

by British Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainProbiotics taken during pregnancy might help lower the risks of pre-eclampsia and premature birth, suggests observational research in the online

Updated on:April 18,2024

New York proposal would protect doctors who send abortion pills across state lines

by Michael HillBoxes of the drug mifepristone sit on a shelf at the West Alabama Women's Center in Tuscaloosa, Ala., on March 16, 2022. Doctors in New York who prescribe abortion pills to patients

Updated on: February 18,2024

New York proposal would protect doctors who send abortion pills across state lines

by Michael HillBoxes of the drug mifepristone sit on a shelf at the West Alabama Women's Center in Tuscaloosa, Ala., on March 16, 2022. Doctors in New York who prescribe abortion pills to patients

Updated on:February 18,2024

New study gives a more accurate picture of pregnancy-related diabetes risks

by British Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDiabetes in pregnancy (known as gestational diabetes mellitus) is associated with increased odds of a range of complications for both mo

Updated on: March 05,2024

New study gives a more accurate picture of pregnancy-related diabetes risks

by British Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDiabetes in pregnancy (known as gestational diabetes mellitus) is associated with increased odds of a range of complications for both mo

Updated on:March 05,2024

Can female fertility survive harsh cancer therapy? Scientists who turned to animal models say the answer is 'yes'

by Delthia Ricks , Medical XpressCHEK2 deficiency prevents primordial oocyte depletion after ex vivo treatment with MAFO, CDDP, DOX, and ETO. Credit:Science Advances(2023). DOI: 10.1126/sc

Updated on: January 16,2024

Can female fertility survive harsh cancer therapy? Scientists who turned to animal models say the answer is 'yes'

by Delthia Ricks , Medical XpressCHEK2 deficiency prevents primordial oocyte depletion after ex vivo treatment with MAFO, CDDP, DOX, and ETO. Credit:Science Advances(2023). DOI: 10.1126/sc

Updated on:January 16,2024

Research reveals racial and ethnic disparities persist in pregnancy outcomes of patients with lupus

by Hospital for Special SurgeryCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhile investigators have known that maternal and fetal outcomes of pregnancy among women with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) have impro

Updated on: June 12,2024

Research reveals racial and ethnic disparities persist in pregnancy outcomes of patients with lupus

by Hospital for Special SurgeryCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhile investigators have known that maternal and fetal outcomes of pregnancy among women with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) have impro

Updated on:June 12,2024

UK study identifies gaps in ethnicity research in maternal care

by University of LiverpoolCredit: NHS Race and Health ObservatoryThe NHS Race and Health Observatory is calling for the development of a central data repository to map improvements around reducin

Updated on: May 05,2024

UK study identifies gaps in ethnicity research in maternal care

by University of LiverpoolCredit: NHS Race and Health ObservatoryThe NHS Race and Health Observatory is calling for the development of a central data repository to map improvements around reducin

Updated on:May 05,2024

Birth control: What to expect if you choose to come off it

by Susan Walker,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageDeciding to stop using your regular birth control is a big decision. There are a number of reasons why you might be considering this—whe

Updated on: March 09,2024

Birth control: What to expect if you choose to come off it

by Susan Walker,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageDeciding to stop using your regular birth control is a big decision. There are a number of reasons why you might be considering this—whe

Updated on:March 09,2024

New study reveals key to long-term vaginal microbiome balance with just a few samples

byKarolinska InstitutetCredit: Ina Schuppe Koistinen, Karolinska InstitutetA new studypublishedinMicrobiomeby researchers at Karolinska Institutet, suggests that a few we

Updated on: September 11,2024

New study reveals key to long-term vaginal microbiome balance with just a few samples

byKarolinska InstitutetCredit: Ina Schuppe Koistinen, Karolinska InstitutetA new studypublishedinMicrobiomeby researchers at Karolinska Institutet, suggests that a few we

Updated on:September 11,2024

Illinois county reverses decision; will allow pregnant and lactating women to get COVID-19 vaccines

by Alison BowenCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainKane County, Illinois, officials have reversed a policy that denied COVID-19 vaccines to pregnant and lactating women.In a statement released Friday, th

Updated on: May 09,2024

Illinois county reverses decision; will allow pregnant and lactating women to get COVID-19 vaccines

by Alison BowenCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainKane County, Illinois, officials have reversed a policy that denied COVID-19 vaccines to pregnant and lactating women.In a statement released Friday, th

Updated on:May 09,2024