Study finds waist circumference predicts infertility in child-bearing-aged women

by Lori SolomonWaist circumference (WC) is a positive predictor of female infertility, independent of body mass index (BMI), according to a study published online Dec. 20 inPLOS ONE.Jierong Ke,

Updated on: December 28,2023

Study finds waist circumference predicts infertility in child-bearing-aged women

by Lori SolomonWaist circumference (WC) is a positive predictor of female infertility, independent of body mass index (BMI), according to a study published online Dec. 20 inPLOS ONE.Jierong Ke,

Updated on:December 28,2023

Sweden's women conscripts get free feminine hygiene products

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAt the military barracks in Sweden's southern town of Karlskrona, as in those across the country, every bathroom is equipped with dispensers for tampons and sanita

Updated on: December 28,2023

Sweden's women conscripts get free feminine hygiene products

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAt the military barracks in Sweden's southern town of Karlskrona, as in those across the country, every bathroom is equipped with dispensers for tampons and sanita

Updated on:December 28,2023

US woman with rare double uterus gives birth to twin girls

Credit: CC0 Public DomainA 32-year-old woman from Alabama who was born with two uteruses and became pregnant in both gave birth to twin girls on different days, she announced on Friday."Our mirac

Updated on: December 26,2023

US woman with rare double uterus gives birth to twin girls

Credit: CC0 Public DomainA 32-year-old woman from Alabama who was born with two uteruses and became pregnant in both gave birth to twin girls on different days, she announced on Friday."Our mirac

Updated on:December 26,2023

Research reveals maternal education levels during pregnancy are linked with epigenetic markers in the child

byUniversity of OuluCredit: CC0 Public DomainA study from the University of Oulu, Finland, has uncovered compelling evidence linking maternal education levels at the time of pregnancy to childre

Updated on: December 26,2023

Research reveals maternal education levels during pregnancy are linked with epigenetic markers in the child

byUniversity of OuluCredit: CC0 Public DomainA study from the University of Oulu, Finland, has uncovered compelling evidence linking maternal education levels at the time of pregnancy to childre

Updated on:December 26,2023

Morning sickness doesn't only occur in the morning. So why do we still call it that?

by Luke Grzeskowiak, Hannah Jackson,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAs many as90%or more of pregnant people experience some degree of nausea or vomiting, often coll

Updated on: December 26,2023

Morning sickness doesn't only occur in the morning. So why do we still call it that?

by Luke Grzeskowiak, Hannah Jackson,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAs many as90%or more of pregnant people experience some degree of nausea or vomiting, often coll

Updated on:December 26,2023

Study charts possibilities for a better way to diagnose gestational diabetes

by Nakaysha Gonzalez,Rutgers UniversityQuality assessment of the included studies by critical appraisal domain. The risk of bias and overall quality of each study was assessed independently or i

Updated on: December 26,2023

Study charts possibilities for a better way to diagnose gestational diabetes

by Nakaysha Gonzalez,Rutgers UniversityQuality assessment of the included studies by critical appraisal domain. The risk of bias and overall quality of each study was assessed independently or i

Updated on:December 26,2023

Big data study yields insights into pregnancy symptoms and how they progress over time

by Michael Nissen,Florida Atlantic UniversityTotal number of symptoms recorded each week, for selected data set selection criteria. Some data set selection criteria have been omitted for clarity

Updated on: December 26,2023

Big data study yields insights into pregnancy symptoms and how they progress over time

by Michael Nissen,Florida Atlantic UniversityTotal number of symptoms recorded each week, for selected data set selection criteria. Some data set selection criteria have been omitted for clarity

Updated on:December 26,2023

Study associates higher acetaminophen use during pregnancy with language delays in early childhood

by Cyrus Moulton,Northeastern UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIs acetaminophen safe to use during pregnancy? The debate rages.Now, researchers at Northeastern University are contribu

Updated on: December 26,2023

Study associates higher acetaminophen use during pregnancy with language delays in early childhood

by Cyrus Moulton,Northeastern UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIs acetaminophen safe to use during pregnancy? The debate rages.Now, researchers at Northeastern University are contribu

Updated on:December 26,2023

Hormone secreted by fetus causes morning sickness: study

Credit: CC0 Public DomainA hormone produced by the human fetus is to blame for morning sickness in pregnant women, a study has found, paving the way to possible prevention and treatment.Nausea and vom

Updated on: December 26,2023

Hormone secreted by fetus causes morning sickness: study

Credit: CC0 Public DomainA hormone produced by the human fetus is to blame for morning sickness in pregnant women, a study has found, paving the way to possible prevention and treatment.Nausea and vom

Updated on:December 26,2023

Pregnancy-related heart failure tied to higher cancer risk

(HealthDay)—Patients with peripartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM) are more likely to have cancer before PPCM diagnosis and more likely to develop cancer after PPCM, according to a study published in the Dece

Updated on: December 22,2023

Pregnancy-related heart failure tied to higher cancer risk

(HealthDay)—Patients with peripartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM) are more likely to have cancer before PPCM diagnosis and more likely to develop cancer after PPCM, according to a study published in the Dece

Updated on:December 22,2023