Study finds "robotic pill" can safely deliver injectable osteoporosis drug

byThe Endocrine SocietyA proven and effective medication for osteoporosis, which is currently only available as an injection, can be administered orally using a novel "robotic pill," a

Updated on: February 18,2024

Study finds "robotic pill" can safely deliver injectable osteoporosis drug

byThe Endocrine SocietyA proven and effective medication for osteoporosis, which is currently only available as an injection, can be administered orally using a novel "robotic pill," a

Updated on:February 18,2024

Largest ever genetic study of age of puberty in girls shows links with weight gain

byUniversity of CambridgeCredit: CC0 Public DomainGenes can indirectly influence the age at which girls have their first period by accelerating weight gain in childhood, a known risk factor for

Updated on: July 08,2024

Largest ever genetic study of age of puberty in girls shows links with weight gain

byUniversity of CambridgeCredit: CC0 Public DomainGenes can indirectly influence the age at which girls have their first period by accelerating weight gain in childhood, a known risk factor for

Updated on:July 08,2024

Prenatal supplements largely lack the recommended amount of omega-3 fatty acids to help prevent preterm birth

by Mary Scourboutakos,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainMost prenatal supplements lack the amount of omega-3 fatty acids that could help prevent preterm birth, meaning delivery before 37

Updated on: December 13,2024

Prenatal supplements largely lack the recommended amount of omega-3 fatty acids to help prevent preterm birth

by Mary Scourboutakos,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainMost prenatal supplements lack the amount of omega-3 fatty acids that could help prevent preterm birth, meaning delivery before 37

Updated on:December 13,2024

Improving a non-invasive way to monitor contractions during labor

by Eindhoven University of TechnologyCredit: Nemo HealthcareUterine contractions are a key part of childbirth, but they can temporarily reduce oxygen supply to the fetus. During high-risk childbi

Updated on: March 07,2024

Improving a non-invasive way to monitor contractions during labor

by Eindhoven University of TechnologyCredit: Nemo HealthcareUterine contractions are a key part of childbirth, but they can temporarily reduce oxygen supply to the fetus. During high-risk childbi

Updated on:March 07,2024

If you're pregnant, how accurate is your 'due date'?

by Hazel Keedle,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMore than 1,700 pregnant women in South Australia havereportedlybeen given the wrong "due date" due to a t

Updated on: July 08,2024

If you're pregnant, how accurate is your 'due date'?

by Hazel Keedle,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMore than 1,700 pregnant women in South Australia havereportedlybeen given the wrong "due date" due to a t

Updated on:July 08,2024

Fatigue, weakness and pelvic pain: Vascular problems are different for women

by Mike Clark,Rush University Medical CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFeeling more tired than usual? Experiencing pelvic pain? It could be a problem with your arteries and veins.Vascular

Updated on: May 08,2024

Fatigue, weakness and pelvic pain: Vascular problems are different for women

by Mike Clark,Rush University Medical CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFeeling more tired than usual? Experiencing pelvic pain? It could be a problem with your arteries and veins.Vascular

Updated on:May 08,2024

Right light on the mother's belly may be important to the fetus

by Ola Nilsson,Umea UniversityA 3D image of an early mouse fetus showing initial Opsin3 expression in red against a background of anatomical structures in blue. The image was taken with optical

Updated on: March 23,2024

Right light on the mother's belly may be important to the fetus

by Ola Nilsson,Umea UniversityA 3D image of an early mouse fetus showing initial Opsin3 expression in red against a background of anatomical structures in blue. The image was taken with optical

Updated on:March 23,2024

Female genital mutilation is a leading cause of death for girls where it's practiced

Updated on: April 09,2025

Female genital mutilation is a leading cause of death for girls where it's practiced

Updated on:April 09,2025

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

Long-acting recycling antibody targets endometriosis

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressDiagram illustrating the possible mechanism of how AMY109 can ameliorate endometriosis by intervening in the transition from inflammation to fibrosis. Credit: A. Nish

Updated on: April 01,2024

Long-acting recycling antibody targets endometriosis

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressDiagram illustrating the possible mechanism of how AMY109 can ameliorate endometriosis by intervening in the transition from inflammation to fibrosis. Credit: A. Nish

Updated on:April 01,2024