Study of pregnant women finds increasing exposure to chemicals from plastics and pesticides

by University of California, San FranciscoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA national study that enrolled a highly diverse group of pregnant women over 12 years found rising exposure to chemicals

OB & GYN May 10,2024

Study of pregnant women finds increasing exposure to chemicals from plastics and pesticides

by University of California, San FranciscoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA national study that enrolled a highly diverse group of pregnant women over 12 years found rising exposure to chemicals

OB & GYN May 10,2024

Are some sex lubricants really 'sperm-friendly'?

by WileyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainLubricants are used by couples during sexual intercourse for numerous reasons, and several lubricants are promoted as "sperm-friendly," suggest

OB & GYN May 10,2024

Are some sex lubricants really 'sperm-friendly'?

by WileyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainLubricants are used by couples during sexual intercourse for numerous reasons, and several lubricants are promoted as "sperm-friendly," suggest

OB & GYN May 10,2024

New study explores infection effect on fetal brain development

by Maggie MacLellan,University of Western OntarioCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe risk of infection during pregnancy has always been a concern, but the high rate of illness during the COVID-19 pande

OB & GYN May 10,2024

New study explores infection effect on fetal brain development

by Maggie MacLellan,University of Western OntarioCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe risk of infection during pregnancy has always been a concern, but the high rate of illness during the COVID-19 pande

OB & GYN May 10,2024

Study seeks to guide maternal weight gain in twin pregnancies

by University of PittsburghCredit: CC0 Public DomainAn old adage urges pregnant women to "eat for two." So with twins, is it "eat for three?" While that is likely bad advice,

OB & GYN May 10,2024

Study seeks to guide maternal weight gain in twin pregnancies

by University of PittsburghCredit: CC0 Public DomainAn old adage urges pregnant women to "eat for two." So with twins, is it "eat for three?" While that is likely bad advice,

OB & GYN May 10,2024

A novel pill to treat bleeding from uterine fibroids aims for FDA approval

by Marie McCulloughCredit: CC0 Public DomainFor millions of premenopausal women, uterine fibroids turn their monthly periods into virtual hemorrhages.A new drug called elagolix cut blood loss by half

OB & GYN May 10,2024

A novel pill to treat bleeding from uterine fibroids aims for FDA approval

by Marie McCulloughCredit: CC0 Public DomainFor millions of premenopausal women, uterine fibroids turn their monthly periods into virtual hemorrhages.A new drug called elagolix cut blood loss by half

OB & GYN May 10,2024

Study finds that during lockdown, children played on, despite being stuck at home

by University of CambridgeOlivia, age 3, demonstrates how she is keeping her stuffed animals safe from ‘germs’ using a makeshift face-mask. Image taken during Zoom conversation with lead research

Pediatrics May 10,2024

Study finds that during lockdown, children played on, despite being stuck at home

by University of CambridgeOlivia, age 3, demonstrates how she is keeping her stuffed animals safe from ‘germs’ using a makeshift face-mask. Image taken during Zoom conversation with lead research

Pediatrics May 10,2024

Children's well-being worsened over past six years during and after the pandemic, study finds

by University of South AustraliaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWhile COVID-19 lockdowns are no longer mandated, the stress and anxiety of the pandemic still lingers, especially among young Sou

Pediatrics May 10,2024

Children's well-being worsened over past six years during and after the pandemic, study finds

by University of South AustraliaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWhile COVID-19 lockdowns are no longer mandated, the stress and anxiety of the pandemic still lingers, especially among young Sou

Pediatrics May 10,2024

Study finds 'hidden' child victims in violent homes face long wait for help

by University of Western AustraliaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study has found children exposed to domestic and family violence were at a much higher risk of problems such as anxiety, d

Pediatrics May 10,2024

Study finds 'hidden' child victims in violent homes face long wait for help

by University of Western AustraliaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study has found children exposed to domestic and family violence were at a much higher risk of problems such as anxiety, d

Pediatrics May 10,2024

Research finds that poor quality school buildings are related to schoolchildren's anxiety

by University of Eastern FinlandCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research has found that a student's perception of their school building conditions is related to their anxiety. The resea

Pediatrics May 10,2024

Research finds that poor quality school buildings are related to schoolchildren's anxiety

by University of Eastern FinlandCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research has found that a student's perception of their school building conditions is related to their anxiety. The resea

Pediatrics May 10,2024

Study finds fewer reports of child physical abuse during COVID-19 pandemic

by Liam Connolly,UC DavisCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChild abuse evaluations in emergency departments dropped during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new study by UC Davis Health. But

Pediatrics May 10,2024

Study finds fewer reports of child physical abuse during COVID-19 pandemic

by Liam Connolly,UC DavisCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChild abuse evaluations in emergency departments dropped during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new study by UC Davis Health. But

Pediatrics May 10,2024