90-day vaginal ring shows promise as method for preventing both HIV and pregnancy

by Microbicide Trials NetworkCredit: CC0 Public DomainA vaginal ring containing the antiretroviral drug dapivirine and the contraceptive hormone levonorgestrel delivered sustained levels of each drug

Updated on: March 09,2024

90-day vaginal ring shows promise as method for preventing both HIV and pregnancy

by Microbicide Trials NetworkCredit: CC0 Public DomainA vaginal ring containing the antiretroviral drug dapivirine and the contraceptive hormone levonorgestrel delivered sustained levels of each drug

Updated on:March 09,2024

Preventing hepatitis C transmission from mothers to babies

by Canadian Medical Association JournalElectron micrographs of hepatitis C virus purified from cell culture. Scale bar is 50 nanometers. Credit: Center for the Study of Hepatitis C, The Rockefell

Updated on: March 09,2024

Preventing hepatitis C transmission from mothers to babies

by Canadian Medical Association JournalElectron micrographs of hepatitis C virus purified from cell culture. Scale bar is 50 nanometers. Credit: Center for the Study of Hepatitis C, The Rockefell

Updated on:March 09,2024

Abnormal menstrual cycle linked to elevated mortality

(HealthDay)—Abnormal menstrual cycle characteristics are associated with elevated mortality risk, according to a study presented at the annual American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) Scienti

Updated on: April 19,2024

Abnormal menstrual cycle linked to elevated mortality

(HealthDay)—Abnormal menstrual cycle characteristics are associated with elevated mortality risk, according to a study presented at the annual American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) Scienti

Updated on:April 19,2024

Born too late? Climate change may be delaying births, suggests study

by Lucien Wilkinson,Curtin UniversityCredit: Leah Newhouse from PexelsNew Curtin University research has found exposure to outdoor air pollution and extreme temperatures during pregnancy may inc

Updated on: February 14,2025

Born too late? Climate change may be delaying births, suggests study

by Lucien Wilkinson,Curtin UniversityCredit: Leah Newhouse from PexelsNew Curtin University research has found exposure to outdoor air pollution and extreme temperatures during pregnancy may inc

Updated on:February 14,2025

Research team discovers genetic cause of low birth weight among children conceived after fertility treatment

by Université libre de BruxellesLower birthweight spontaneously conceived individuals and ART that are exposed to Vitrolife culture medium have higher incidence of non-synonymous and rRNA variant

Updated on: June 18,2024

Research team discovers genetic cause of low birth weight among children conceived after fertility treatment

by Université libre de BruxellesLower birthweight spontaneously conceived individuals and ART that are exposed to Vitrolife culture medium have higher incidence of non-synonymous and rRNA variant

Updated on:June 18,2024

Uterus transplantation—as ethically problematic as altruistic surrogacy

by Linköping UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn 2014, the first child gestated in a donated uterus was born. Although research into uterus transplantation is still in an early phase, many see

Updated on: March 16,2024

Uterus transplantation—as ethically problematic as altruistic surrogacy

by Linköping UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn 2014, the first child gestated in a donated uterus was born. Although research into uterus transplantation is still in an early phase, many see

Updated on:March 16,2024

Study tracks antidepressant use during pregnancy

by University of OtagoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAlmost half of New Zealand women who take antidepressants in the months before getting pregnant, stop during their pregnancy, a new Univers

Updated on: May 16,2024

Study tracks antidepressant use during pregnancy

by University of OtagoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAlmost half of New Zealand women who take antidepressants in the months before getting pregnant, stop during their pregnancy, a new Univers

Updated on:May 16,2024

In US, relaxed IVF laws help would-be parents realize dreams

by Ivan CouronneCindy Luna holds her son Mateo, born via in-vitro fertilization in 2017, at the family's Virginia homeFreezing your eggs, getting pregnant after the age of 50, choosing the baby&#3

Updated on: March 09,2024

In US, relaxed IVF laws help would-be parents realize dreams

by Ivan CouronneCindy Luna holds her son Mateo, born via in-vitro fertilization in 2017, at the family's Virginia homeFreezing your eggs, getting pregnant after the age of 50, choosing the baby&#3

Updated on:March 09,2024

What doctors say about pregnancy, vaccines and COVID-19

by Michael Merschel,American Heart AssociationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCOVID-19 can be bad for anyone. For pregnant women, scientific research shows it can be worse: The disease signifi

Updated on: May 09,2024

What doctors say about pregnancy, vaccines and COVID-19

by Michael Merschel,American Heart AssociationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCOVID-19 can be bad for anyone. For pregnant women, scientific research shows it can be worse: The disease signifi

Updated on:May 09,2024

2011 to 2019 saw rates of gestational diabetes increase across race, ethnicity

(HealthDay)—From 2011 to 2019, the rates of gestational diabetes increased across all racial and ethnic subgroups and across all ages, according to a study published in the Aug. 17 issue of theJ

Updated on: March 12,2024

2011 to 2019 saw rates of gestational diabetes increase across race, ethnicity

(HealthDay)—From 2011 to 2019, the rates of gestational diabetes increased across all racial and ethnic subgroups and across all ages, according to a study published in the Aug. 17 issue of theJ

Updated on:March 12,2024