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

Topical corticosteroid use in pregnancy not tied to SGA, LBW

(HealthDay)—Topical corticosteroid use in pregnancy is not associated with increased risks for small for gestational age (SGA) or low birth weight, according to a study published online May 5 in

Updated on: April 16,2024

Topical corticosteroid use in pregnancy not tied to SGA, LBW

(HealthDay)—Topical corticosteroid use in pregnancy is not associated with increased risks for small for gestational age (SGA) or low birth weight, according to a study published online May 5 in

Updated on:April 16,2024

Study detects origins of Huntington's disease in two-week-old human embryos

by Rockefeller UniversityResearchers can examine the early effects of mutations using lab-generated human embryos that mimic the first stages of development. Credit: Laboratory of Stem Cell Biolo

Updated on: May 31,2024

Study detects origins of Huntington's disease in two-week-old human embryos

by Rockefeller UniversityResearchers can examine the early effects of mutations using lab-generated human embryos that mimic the first stages of development. Credit: Laboratory of Stem Cell Biolo

Updated on:May 31,2024

Menstrual symptoms hurt workplace productivity of many women, study finds

by University of VirginiaFrequency of survey questions exploring the impact of the menstrual cycle on different dimensions of productivity. Percentages represent grouped responses from “Moderatel

Updated on: June 04,2024

Menstrual symptoms hurt workplace productivity of many women, study finds

by University of VirginiaFrequency of survey questions exploring the impact of the menstrual cycle on different dimensions of productivity. Percentages represent grouped responses from “Moderatel

Updated on:June 04,2024

Rise of microplastics discovered in placentas of Hawaiʻi mothers

byUniversity of Hawaii at ManoaIdentification of extracted MP by Raman spectroscopy analysis. Credit:Environment International(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.envint.2023.108220A placenta (com

Updated on: January 13,2024

Rise of microplastics discovered in placentas of Hawaiʻi mothers

byUniversity of Hawaii at ManoaIdentification of extracted MP by Raman spectroscopy analysis. Credit:Environment International(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.envint.2023.108220A placenta (com

Updated on:January 13,2024

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

Every 2 seconds in the world a baby is born prematurely—report identifies biggest challenges for their survival

by Priya Soma-Pillay and Dilly OC Anumba,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainGlobally, aboutone baby in 10is born too soon—that's around one baby every two seconds.

Updated on: February 18,2024

Every 2 seconds in the world a baby is born prematurely—report identifies biggest challenges for their survival

by Priya Soma-Pillay and Dilly OC Anumba,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainGlobally, aboutone baby in 10is born too soon—that's around one baby every two seconds.

Updated on:February 18,2024

Global rates of cesarean section on the rise since 2000

(HealthDay)—Global cesarean section (CS) rates are increasing, according to one in a series of three papers published online Oct. 11 inThe Lancet.Ties Boerma, Ph.D., from the University of Manit

Updated on: March 16,2024

Global rates of cesarean section on the rise since 2000

(HealthDay)—Global cesarean section (CS) rates are increasing, according to one in a series of three papers published online Oct. 11 inThe Lancet.Ties Boerma, Ph.D., from the University of Manit

Updated on:March 16,2024

Substance abuse in pregnancy doubles cardiovascular risk: Study

byCedars-Sinai Medical CenterCredit:JACC: Advances(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.jacadv.2023.100619Pregnant women with a history of substance abuse face a dramatically increased risk of deat

Updated on: January 17,2024

Substance abuse in pregnancy doubles cardiovascular risk: Study

byCedars-Sinai Medical CenterCredit:JACC: Advances(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.jacadv.2023.100619Pregnant women with a history of substance abuse face a dramatically increased risk of deat

Updated on:January 17,2024

Prophylactic tranexamic acid doesn't cut postpartum bleeding

(HealthDay)—Prophylactic administration of tranexamic acid does not reduce postpartum hemorrhage among women with vaginal delivery receiving prophylactic oxytocin, according to a study published in th

Updated on: April 23,2024

Prophylactic tranexamic acid doesn't cut postpartum bleeding

(HealthDay)—Prophylactic administration of tranexamic acid does not reduce postpartum hemorrhage among women with vaginal delivery receiving prophylactic oxytocin, according to a study published in th

Updated on:April 23,2024