Giving some pregnant women progesterone could prevent 8,450 miscarriages a year: experts

by University of BirminghamCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers at the University of Birmingham and Tommy's National Centre for Miscarriage Research say giving progesterone to women with earl

Updated on: March 24,2024

Giving some pregnant women progesterone could prevent 8,450 miscarriages a year: experts

by University of BirminghamCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers at the University of Birmingham and Tommy's National Centre for Miscarriage Research say giving progesterone to women with earl

Updated on:March 24,2024

Pregnant women and babies can be vegans but careful nutrition planning is essential

by Clare Collins,The ConversationCredit: Amina Filkins from PexelsAsmore Australians opt for meat-free diets, some are cutting out animal products altogether and going vegan. But is this s

Updated on: April 18,2024

Pregnant women and babies can be vegans but careful nutrition planning is essential

by Clare Collins,The ConversationCredit: Amina Filkins from PexelsAsmore Australians opt for meat-free diets, some are cutting out animal products altogether and going vegan. But is this s

Updated on:April 18,2024

Long or short menstrual cycles linked to higher risk of cardiovascular disease

by American Heart AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA study of more than 58,000 women over a 12-year period found that longer or shorter menstrual cycles were associated with a higher r

Updated on: April 19,2024

Long or short menstrual cycles linked to higher risk of cardiovascular disease

by American Heart AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA study of more than 58,000 women over a 12-year period found that longer or shorter menstrual cycles were associated with a higher r

Updated on:April 19,2024

Research sheds light on how breast cancer might develop after pregnancy

by Andrew Czyzewski,Imperial College LondonModel of expansion of a single mutated clone in the healthy breast. The scheme summarizes a model on how the number of mutations (circles) and clone si

Updated on: January 17,2024

Research sheds light on how breast cancer might develop after pregnancy

by Andrew Czyzewski,Imperial College LondonModel of expansion of a single mutated clone in the healthy breast. The scheme summarizes a model on how the number of mutations (circles) and clone si

Updated on:January 17,2024

Menopause and migraines: New findings point to power of prevention

by University of MichiganCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFor middle-aged women plagued by migraines, or hot flashes and night sweats, another worry may linger in the backs of their minds: whethe

Updated on: March 07,2024

Menopause and migraines: New findings point to power of prevention

by University of MichiganCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFor middle-aged women plagued by migraines, or hot flashes and night sweats, another worry may linger in the backs of their minds: whethe

Updated on:March 07,2024

Women often told that severity of medical abortion pain no worse than period cramps, survey reveals

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWomen opting for a medical abortion at home are often advised that the procedure is likely to be no more painful than period cramps, sug

Updated on: January 09,2025

Women often told that severity of medical abortion pain no worse than period cramps, survey reveals

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWomen opting for a medical abortion at home are often advised that the procedure is likely to be no more painful than period cramps, sug

Updated on:January 09,2025

Researchers identify misperceptions surrounding breast density across race/ethnicity and health literacy levels

by Boston University School of MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainHaving dense breasts (more fibroglandular tissue than fatty tissue, as visualized on a mammogram) reduces the sensitivity

Updated on: May 23,2024

Researchers identify misperceptions surrounding breast density across race/ethnicity and health literacy levels

by Boston University School of MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainHaving dense breasts (more fibroglandular tissue than fatty tissue, as visualized on a mammogram) reduces the sensitivity

Updated on:May 23,2024

More than 6,000 women told researchers what they wanted for their next pregnancy and birth. Here's what they said

by Hazel Keedle, Daniella Susic and Hannah Dahlen,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageMany women want a different kind of pregnancy and birth the next time around. Many want to see the sam

Updated on: January 17,2024

More than 6,000 women told researchers what they wanted for their next pregnancy and birth. Here's what they said

by Hazel Keedle, Daniella Susic and Hannah Dahlen,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageMany women want a different kind of pregnancy and birth the next time around. Many want to see the sam

Updated on:January 17,2024

Researchers aim to change contraceptive technology with new iron IUDs

by Emma Hyett,University of Western OntarioCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWhen chemistry professor Samantha Gateman realized there was no non-hormonal intrauterine device (IUD) on the market

Updated on: July 06,2024

Researchers aim to change contraceptive technology with new iron IUDs

by Emma Hyett,University of Western OntarioCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWhen chemistry professor Samantha Gateman realized there was no non-hormonal intrauterine device (IUD) on the market

Updated on:July 06,2024

Study challenges recommended wait time between pregnancies

by Curtin UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew Curtin University-led research has called into question existing health advice that mothers wait a minimum of two years after giving birth

Updated on: June 11,2024

Study challenges recommended wait time between pregnancies

by Curtin UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew Curtin University-led research has called into question existing health advice that mothers wait a minimum of two years after giving birth

Updated on:June 11,2024