Researchers identify potential approaches to modify the vaginal microbiome

by Massachusetts General HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe female genital tract is naturally colonized by mixed communities of bacteria, known as the vaginal microbiome. When these communities

Updated on: May 23,2024

Researchers identify potential approaches to modify the vaginal microbiome

by Massachusetts General HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe female genital tract is naturally colonized by mixed communities of bacteria, known as the vaginal microbiome. When these communities

Updated on:May 23,2024

In utero ultrafine particle exposure tied to asthma in offspring

(HealthDay)—Exposure to ultrafine particles (UFPs; <0.1 μm) during the second trimester in utero is linked to the subsequent onset of asthma in children, according to a study published online Feb.

Updated on: March 19,2024

In utero ultrafine particle exposure tied to asthma in offspring

(HealthDay)—Exposure to ultrafine particles (UFPs; <0.1 μm) during the second trimester in utero is linked to the subsequent onset of asthma in children, according to a study published online Feb.

Updated on:March 19,2024

Delaying 'nonessential' abortions during coronavirus crisis endangers women's health and financial future

by Yana Rodgers,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainSeveral U.S. states are blocking health clinics from providingabortions, declaring the procedure to be "nonessential" dur

Updated on: April 08,2024

Delaying 'nonessential' abortions during coronavirus crisis endangers women's health and financial future

by Yana Rodgers,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainSeveral U.S. states are blocking health clinics from providingabortions, declaring the procedure to be "nonessential" dur

Updated on:April 08,2024

Pregnancy hypertension risk increased by traffic-related air pollution

by National Institutes of HealthA new report from the National Toxicology Program (NTP) suggests that traffic-related air pollution increases a pregnant woman's risk for dangerous increases i

Updated on: April 23,2024

Pregnancy hypertension risk increased by traffic-related air pollution

by National Institutes of HealthA new report from the National Toxicology Program (NTP) suggests that traffic-related air pollution increases a pregnant woman's risk for dangerous increases i

Updated on:April 23,2024

Abortion info fight targets university but affects far more

by REBECCA BOONERebeca Castro, of Fruitland, sings and dances to a Christian praise song during an anti-abortion celebration for the overturn of Roe v. Wade, held outside of the Idaho Statehouse in Bo

Updated on: March 09,2024

Abortion info fight targets university but affects far more

by REBECCA BOONERebeca Castro, of Fruitland, sings and dances to a Christian praise song during an anti-abortion celebration for the overturn of Roe v. Wade, held outside of the Idaho Statehouse in Bo

Updated on:March 09,2024

Study finds waterbirths to be safe

by Cardiff UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research confirms that for women with an uncomplicated pregnancy, having a waterbirth is as safe as leaving the water before birth. The r

Updated on: June 15,2024

Study finds waterbirths to be safe

by Cardiff UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research confirms that for women with an uncomplicated pregnancy, having a waterbirth is as safe as leaving the water before birth. The r

Updated on:June 15,2024

Women exposed to smoke while in womb more likely to miscarry

by Euan Wemyss,University of AberdeenSmoking while pregnant means your children will be more likely to suffer miscarriage, report from University of Aberdeen shows. Credit: University of Aberdee

Updated on: March 02,2024

Women exposed to smoke while in womb more likely to miscarry

by Euan Wemyss,University of AberdeenSmoking while pregnant means your children will be more likely to suffer miscarriage, report from University of Aberdeen shows. Credit: University of Aberdee

Updated on:March 02,2024

Who's in control when you're giving birth?

by Rebecca Grant, MosaicKimberly Turbin wasn't expecting childbirth to be a pleasant experience, but she wasn't expecting it to be a nightmare either.On 4 May 2013, she was sitting on the couc

Updated on: March 05,2024

Who's in control when you're giving birth?

by Rebecca Grant, MosaicKimberly Turbin wasn't expecting childbirth to be a pleasant experience, but she wasn't expecting it to be a nightmare either.On 4 May 2013, she was sitting on the couc

Updated on:March 05,2024

Does anyone have a pad? TV is finally dismantling the period taboo

by Lara Owen,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageLast week, menstrual pad brand Libra launched their Blood Normal commercial in Australia, running it during prime time television shows inc

Updated on: March 09,2024

Does anyone have a pad? TV is finally dismantling the period taboo

by Lara Owen,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageLast week, menstrual pad brand Libra launched their Blood Normal commercial in Australia, running it during prime time television shows inc

Updated on:March 09,2024

Prolonged acetaminophen use during pregnancy linked to increased ASD and ADHD risk

by Hebrew University of JerusalemPregnancy test. Credit: public domainA study from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem sheds new light on the possible relationship between prolonged use of acetami

Updated on: March 02,2024

Prolonged acetaminophen use during pregnancy linked to increased ASD and ADHD risk

by Hebrew University of JerusalemPregnancy test. Credit: public domainA study from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem sheds new light on the possible relationship between prolonged use of acetami

Updated on:March 02,2024