Alarm bells as US abortion ruling fuels rush on morning-after pill

Credit: CC0 Public DomainWhen the US Supreme Court overturned the nationwide right to abortion, Julie Crowe went straight online to do some shopping. She ordered 10 packs of the emergency contraceptiv

Updated on: March 02,2024

Alarm bells as US abortion ruling fuels rush on morning-after pill

Credit: CC0 Public DomainWhen the US Supreme Court overturned the nationwide right to abortion, Julie Crowe went straight online to do some shopping. She ordered 10 packs of the emergency contraceptiv

Updated on:March 02,2024

Neural tube defect prevalence 7.0 per 10,000 in HIV-exposed

(HealthDay)—The prevalence of neural tube defects (NTDs) is 7.0 per 10,000 live births in HIV-exposed pregnancies, which is similar to the prevalence in the general population, according to research p

Updated on: April 11,2024

Neural tube defect prevalence 7.0 per 10,000 in HIV-exposed

(HealthDay)—The prevalence of neural tube defects (NTDs) is 7.0 per 10,000 live births in HIV-exposed pregnancies, which is similar to the prevalence in the general population, according to research p

Updated on:April 11,2024

Midwives provide better birth experiences marked by respect, autonomy

by New York UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPeople giving birth report more positive experiences when cared for by midwives in both hospitals and in community settings than by physici

Updated on: March 23,2024

Midwives provide better birth experiences marked by respect, autonomy

by New York UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPeople giving birth report more positive experiences when cared for by midwives in both hospitals and in community settings than by physici

Updated on:March 23,2024

Study identifies novel cellular mechanisms promoting growth of uterine fibroids

by Melissa Rohman,Northwestern UniversityGraphical abstract. Credit:JCI Insight(2023). DOI: 10.1172/jci.insight.171305Investigators have discovered a novel molecular pathway that pro

Updated on: January 17,2024

Study identifies novel cellular mechanisms promoting growth of uterine fibroids

by Melissa Rohman,Northwestern UniversityGraphical abstract. Credit:JCI Insight(2023). DOI: 10.1172/jci.insight.171305Investigators have discovered a novel molecular pathway that pro

Updated on:January 17,2024

Exposure to air pollution in utero may affect reproductive system development

byRutgers UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFrom invisible wafts of diesel exhaust to sun-choking plumes of orange smoke, air pollution is known to damage respiratory well-being. Now,

Updated on: January 15,2024

Exposure to air pollution in utero may affect reproductive system development

byRutgers UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFrom invisible wafts of diesel exhaust to sun-choking plumes of orange smoke, air pollution is known to damage respiratory well-being. Now,

Updated on:January 15,2024

Exploring the effectiveness of a novel pain management device for endometriosis pain

by Chiba UniversityStudy device and location for applying pads.aActual photo of the AT-04. The appearance of the test device (AT-04) and the sham device (S-02) is identical, and it is

Updated on: March 19,2024

Exploring the effectiveness of a novel pain management device for endometriosis pain

by Chiba UniversityStudy device and location for applying pads.aActual photo of the AT-04. The appearance of the test device (AT-04) and the sham device (S-02) is identical, and it is

Updated on:March 19,2024

Pregnant women diagnosed with cancer don't get the emotional support they need due to research gap, finds study

by University of SurreyScoping review results mapped onto Leventhal’s self-regulatory model of illness. Credit:BMJ Open(2023). DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2022-063283Support for pregnant wom

Updated on: May 11,2024

Pregnant women diagnosed with cancer don't get the emotional support they need due to research gap, finds study

by University of SurreyScoping review results mapped onto Leventhal’s self-regulatory model of illness. Credit:BMJ Open(2023). DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2022-063283Support for pregnant wom

Updated on:May 11,2024

Imagine having your period and no money for pads or tampons. Would you still go to school?

by Sarah Duffy, Michelle O'shea and Patrick Van Esch,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageThe New South Wales Education Department saidlast week said it would trial a program to h

Updated on: March 09,2024

Imagine having your period and no money for pads or tampons. Would you still go to school?

by Sarah Duffy, Michelle O'shea and Patrick Van Esch,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageThe New South Wales Education Department saidlast week said it would trial a program to h

Updated on:March 09,2024

Review reveals simple method to increase number of IVF births

by Hebrew University of JerusalemDr. Devorah Heymann. Credit: Hebrew University of JerusalemWorldwide, around 10 to 15% of couples have fertility problems. Many turn to artificial reproductive te

Updated on: March 16,2024

Review reveals simple method to increase number of IVF births

by Hebrew University of JerusalemDr. Devorah Heymann. Credit: Hebrew University of JerusalemWorldwide, around 10 to 15% of couples have fertility problems. Many turn to artificial reproductive te

Updated on:March 16,2024

Study reveals factors that can make placenta less capable of protecting fetus from zika

by Karina Toledo,FAPESPFindings reported by Brazilian researchers inPLOS Neglected Tropical Diseaseshelp explain why only some babies whose mothers are infected during pregnancy are

Updated on: May 26,2024

Study reveals factors that can make placenta less capable of protecting fetus from zika

by Karina Toledo,FAPESPFindings reported by Brazilian researchers inPLOS Neglected Tropical Diseaseshelp explain why only some babies whose mothers are infected during pregnancy are

Updated on:May 26,2024