Being Black and pregnant in the Deep South can be a dangerous combination

by Lauren Sausser, KFF Health NewsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainO'laysha Davis was a few weeks shy of her due date when in mid-August she decided it was time to switch doctors.Davis had planned

Updated on: January 13,2024

Being Black and pregnant in the Deep South can be a dangerous combination

by Lauren Sausser, KFF Health NewsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainO'laysha Davis was a few weeks shy of her due date when in mid-August she decided it was time to switch doctors.Davis had planned

Updated on:January 13,2024

AI 'liquid biopsies' using cell-free DNA, protein biomarkers, could aid early detection of ovarian cancer

byJohns Hopkins University School of MedicineCredit: Carolyn Hruban, Ph.D.A blood test that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to detect cancer-related genetic changes and protein biomarkers coul

Updated on: October 30,2024

AI 'liquid biopsies' using cell-free DNA, protein biomarkers, could aid early detection of ovarian cancer

byJohns Hopkins University School of MedicineCredit: Carolyn Hruban, Ph.D.A blood test that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to detect cancer-related genetic changes and protein biomarkers coul

Updated on:October 30,2024

Managing early stages of abortion care at home after 12 weeks is safe and reduces time spent in hospital, study finds

Managing early stages of abortion care at home after 12 weeks is safe and reduces time spent in hospital, study findsbyLancetCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA randomized controlled trial of 43

Updated on: September 06,2024

Managing early stages of abortion care at home after 12 weeks is safe and reduces time spent in hospital, study finds

Managing early stages of abortion care at home after 12 weeks is safe and reduces time spent in hospital, study findsbyLancetCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA randomized controlled trial of 43

Updated on:September 06,2024

How does a baby 'breathe' while inside its mom?

by Julie Pollock,The ConversationHemoglobin’s four subunits – two blue and two green in the illustration – can bind to one oxygen molecule each. Credit: Image generated from PBD ID 1C7B by Julie

Updated on: May 05,2024

How does a baby 'breathe' while inside its mom?

by Julie Pollock,The ConversationHemoglobin’s four subunits – two blue and two green in the illustration – can bind to one oxygen molecule each. Credit: Image generated from PBD ID 1C7B by Julie

Updated on:May 05,2024

New study using human fibroid cells supports use of green tea compound as treatment for uterine fibroids

byJohns Hopkins University School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn a pre-clinical, proof-of-concept study from Johns Hopkins Medicine, researchers found that epigallocatechin galla

Updated on: January 19,2024

New study using human fibroid cells supports use of green tea compound as treatment for uterine fibroids

byJohns Hopkins University School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn a pre-clinical, proof-of-concept study from Johns Hopkins Medicine, researchers found that epigallocatechin galla

Updated on:January 19,2024

Spike in morning after pill sales in the U.S. after New Year celebrations

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSales of emergency contraception are estimated to rise by around 10% in the US in the week after the New Year holiday, suggesting that t

Updated on: January 12,2024

Spike in morning after pill sales in the U.S. after New Year celebrations

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSales of emergency contraception are estimated to rise by around 10% in the US in the week after the New Year holiday, suggesting that t

Updated on:January 12,2024

Hypertension in pregnancy poses measurable risks for babies, study finds

by Caitlin Doran,Mayo ClinicCredit: CC0 Public DomainHypertension, or high blood pressure, occurs in more than 7% of pregnancies. A recent Mayo Clinic population-based study found that babies fr

Updated on: January 19,2024

Hypertension in pregnancy poses measurable risks for babies, study finds

by Caitlin Doran,Mayo ClinicCredit: CC0 Public DomainHypertension, or high blood pressure, occurs in more than 7% of pregnancies. A recent Mayo Clinic population-based study found that babies fr

Updated on:January 19,2024

New study provides a detailed cell atlas of the fallopian tube

by Kelly Malcom,University of MichiganCredit: Justine Ross, Michigan MedicineThe fallopian tube is the site of fertilization, where once a month for the duration of a female's post-pubescent

Updated on: May 11,2024

New study provides a detailed cell atlas of the fallopian tube

by Kelly Malcom,University of MichiganCredit: Justine Ross, Michigan MedicineThe fallopian tube is the site of fertilization, where once a month for the duration of a female's post-pubescent

Updated on:May 11,2024

Síndrome Alcohólico Fetal (SAF): qué es y qué consecuencias tiene?

Síndrome Alcohólico Fetal (SAF): ¿qué es y qué consecuencias tiene?El SAF es un síndrome que afecta a los bebés expuestos a alcohol durante la gestación que produce alteraciones físicas, cognitivas y

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5 Things Women Need to Know About Diabetes and Their Period

5 Things Women Need to Know About Diabetes and Their PeriodByAndrea Chisholm, MDUpdated on October 08, 2023Medically reviewed byChioma Ndubisi, MDA typical menstrual cycle last

Updated on: March 06,2024

5 Things Women Need to Know About Diabetes and Their Period

5 Things Women Need to Know About Diabetes and Their PeriodByAndrea Chisholm, MDUpdated on October 08, 2023Medically reviewed byChioma Ndubisi, MDA typical menstrual cycle last

Updated on:March 06,2024