Wearable device data reveals that reduced sleep and activity in pregnancy is linked to premature birth risk

byStanford University Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA lack of sleep and reduced physical activity during pregnancy are linked to risk of preterm birth, according to new research

Updated on: January 07,2024 9

Wearable device data reveals that reduced sleep and activity in pregnancy is linked to premature birth risk

byStanford University Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA lack of sleep and reduced physical activity during pregnancy are linked to risk of preterm birth, according to new research

Updated on:January 07,2024 9

New test could speed up the diagnosis of womb cancer

byUniversity College LondonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new PCR test that identifies women with womb cancer from a sample taken from the cervix or vagina has been developed by researchers

Updated on: January 11,2024 12

New test could speed up the diagnosis of womb cancer

byUniversity College LondonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new PCR test that identifies women with womb cancer from a sample taken from the cervix or vagina has been developed by researchers

Updated on:January 11,2024 12

Endocrine-disrupting chemicals found in menstrual products including tampons, pads, and liners

byGeorge Mason UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe average menstruator will use over 11,000 tampons or sanitary pads in their lifetime. Vaginal and vulvar tissue that touch pads and tampons i

Updated on: January 12,2024 12

Endocrine-disrupting chemicals found in menstrual products including tampons, pads, and liners

byGeorge Mason UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe average menstruator will use over 11,000 tampons or sanitary pads in their lifetime. Vaginal and vulvar tissue that touch pads and tampons i

Updated on:January 12,2024 12

Proof-of-concept study presents a blood test that can identify genetic diseases in fetuses

byUniversity of Southern DenmarkCredit: Karolina Grabowska from PexelsA research team from Odense University Hospital and the University of Southern Denmark has developed an innovative screening

Updated on: January 12,2024 14

Proof-of-concept study presents a blood test that can identify genetic diseases in fetuses

byUniversity of Southern DenmarkCredit: Karolina Grabowska from PexelsA research team from Odense University Hospital and the University of Southern Denmark has developed an innovative screening

Updated on:January 12,2024 14

Personalized protocol cuts opioid prescribing after C-section, suggests study

by Elana GotkineA personalized protocol for opioid prescriptions after cesarean delivery reduces the median morphine milligram equivalents prescribed at discharge, according to a study recently publis

Updated on: January 12,2024 10

Personalized protocol cuts opioid prescribing after C-section, suggests study

by Elana GotkineA personalized protocol for opioid prescriptions after cesarean delivery reduces the median morphine milligram equivalents prescribed at discharge, according to a study recently publis

Updated on:January 12,2024 10

Study: Defective ion channel in sperm flagellum renders men infertile, affects medically assisted reproduction

by Kathrin Kottke,University of MünsterBeating pattern of a human sperm cell before (left) und after (right) activation of CatSper. The more powerful beat is required to fertilize the egg. Credi

Updated on: January 12,2024 6

Study: Defective ion channel in sperm flagellum renders men infertile, affects medically assisted reproduction

by Kathrin Kottke,University of MünsterBeating pattern of a human sperm cell before (left) und after (right) activation of CatSper. The more powerful beat is required to fertilize the egg. Credi

Updated on:January 12,2024 6

Intravaginal sponge can make treatment of candidiasis more comfortable and effective

by Julia Moióli,FAPESPThe sponge is made of materials that are biocompatible with vaginal tract cells, and the gel produced by contact with fluid in the region dissolves, so that there is no nee

Updated on: January 12,2024 11

Intravaginal sponge can make treatment of candidiasis more comfortable and effective

by Julia Moióli,FAPESPThe sponge is made of materials that are biocompatible with vaginal tract cells, and the gel produced by contact with fluid in the region dissolves, so that there is no nee

Updated on:January 12,2024 11

Researchers find disparities in rates of certain preterm births

by Ben Leach,Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA team of researchers from Drexel University and Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) studied how

Updated on: January 12,2024 15

Researchers find disparities in rates of certain preterm births

by Ben Leach,Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA team of researchers from Drexel University and Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) studied how

Updated on:January 12,2024 15

Maternal type 1 diabetes, overweight/obesity linked to heart defects in offspring

by Elana GotkineMaternal type 1 diabetes and overweight and obesity are associated with an increased risk for congenital heart defects (CHDs) among offspring, according to a study published online Jan

Updated on: January 12,2024 18

Maternal type 1 diabetes, overweight/obesity linked to heart defects in offspring

by Elana GotkineMaternal type 1 diabetes and overweight and obesity are associated with an increased risk for congenital heart defects (CHDs) among offspring, according to a study published online Jan

Updated on:January 12,2024 18

New insights into fibroids might lead to better treatments

by Carole Tanzer MillerHormone therapy is the usual go-to when women develop painful uterine fibroids, but researchers report they are zeroing in on new avenues for treatment.A University of Cincinnat

Updated on: January 12,2024 7

New insights into fibroids might lead to better treatments

by Carole Tanzer MillerHormone therapy is the usual go-to when women develop painful uterine fibroids, but researchers report they are zeroing in on new avenues for treatment.A University of Cincinnat

Updated on:January 12,2024 7