Speculum: The creepy history of this ancient gynecological device and why it's still feared today

by Helen King,The ConversationCredit: Brett Sayles from PexelsWomen's health is in crisis. In many places,gynecology waiting listsare risingor are evenat record lengt

Updated on: March 09,2024

Speculum: The creepy history of this ancient gynecological device and why it's still feared today

by Helen King,The ConversationCredit: Brett Sayles from PexelsWomen's health is in crisis. In many places,gynecology waiting listsare risingor are evenat record lengt

Updated on:March 09,2024

How 20th-century 'rejuvenation' techniques gave rise to the modern anti-ageing industry

by James Stark,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageOur obsession with looking and feeling younger isn't unique to the 21st century. In fact, we've been searching for ways to turn b

Updated on: March 09,2024

How 20th-century 'rejuvenation' techniques gave rise to the modern anti-ageing industry

by James Stark,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageOur obsession with looking and feeling younger isn't unique to the 21st century. In fact, we've been searching for ways to turn b

Updated on:March 09,2024

Study: Women's hormonal cycles do not affect preferences for men's behavior

by University of GöttingenParticipants provide a saliva sample for hormone analysis. Credit: Julia Stern, University of GöttingenIn the past, there has been much excitement over research that pur

Updated on: March 09,2024

Study: Women's hormonal cycles do not affect preferences for men's behavior

by University of GöttingenParticipants provide a saliva sample for hormone analysis. Credit: Julia Stern, University of GöttingenIn the past, there has been much excitement over research that pur

Updated on:March 09,2024

Geographic access to critical maternal health services in an African megacity

by Aduragbemi Banke-Thomas,The ConversationA pregnant woman prepares to travel to a health facility in Ikorodu, Lagos. Credit: Aduragbemi Banke-ThomasDespite a30% drop in global maternal d

Updated on: March 09,2024

Geographic access to critical maternal health services in an African megacity

by Aduragbemi Banke-Thomas,The ConversationA pregnant woman prepares to travel to a health facility in Ikorodu, Lagos. Credit: Aduragbemi Banke-ThomasDespite a30% drop in global maternal d

Updated on:March 09,2024

The womb isn't sterile: Healthy babies are born with bacteria and fungi in their guts

by Kent Willis,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageFor the last hundred years, scientists have believed that humans develop in a womb that remains sterile and completely isolated from the

Updated on: March 09,2024

The womb isn't sterile: Healthy babies are born with bacteria and fungi in their guts

by Kent Willis,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageFor the last hundred years, scientists have believed that humans develop in a womb that remains sterile and completely isolated from the

Updated on:March 09,2024

Living in greener neighborhoods may postpone the natural onset of menopause

by Barcelona Institute for Global HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainLiving near green spaces is associated with a wide variety of benefits, including a lower risk of obesity, improved attention capa

Updated on: March 09,2024

Living in greener neighborhoods may postpone the natural onset of menopause

by Barcelona Institute for Global HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainLiving near green spaces is associated with a wide variety of benefits, including a lower risk of obesity, improved attention capa

Updated on:March 09,2024

We may one day grow babies outside the womb, but there are many things to consider first

by Neera Bhatia and Evie Kendal,The ConversationCredit: Andy Kuzma from PexelsThe idea of growing babies outside the body has inspirednovels and moviesfor decades.Now, research group

Updated on: March 09,2024

We may one day grow babies outside the womb, but there are many things to consider first

by Neera Bhatia and Evie Kendal,The ConversationCredit: Andy Kuzma from PexelsThe idea of growing babies outside the body has inspirednovels and moviesfor decades.Now, research group

Updated on:March 09,2024

What Supreme Court action on abortion means for patients

by Laura UngarWith the U.S. Capitol in the background, a protester holds a sign in support of mifepristone as they march past the capitol following a Planned Parenthood rally in support of abortion ac

Updated on: March 09,2024

What Supreme Court action on abortion means for patients

by Laura UngarWith the U.S. Capitol in the background, a protester holds a sign in support of mifepristone as they march past the capitol following a Planned Parenthood rally in support of abortion ac

Updated on:March 09,2024

Surgeons fear pelvic mesh lawsuits will spook patients

by Gene JohnsonIn this Dec. 20, 2018, photo, Dr. Jeffrey Clemons, a pelvic reconstructive surgeon, poses for a photo in Tacoma, Wash., with a letter to state Attorney General Bob Ferguson that he help

Updated on: March 09,2024

Surgeons fear pelvic mesh lawsuits will spook patients

by Gene JohnsonIn this Dec. 20, 2018, photo, Dr. Jeffrey Clemons, a pelvic reconstructive surgeon, poses for a photo in Tacoma, Wash., with a letter to state Attorney General Bob Ferguson that he help

Updated on:March 09,2024

Womb natural killer cell discovery could lead to screening for miscarriage risk

by University of WarwickImage from a human embryo cultured with decidual cells in the lab. Credit: Jan BrosensFor the first time the functions of natural killer cells in the womb have been identi

Updated on: March 09,2024

Womb natural killer cell discovery could lead to screening for miscarriage risk

by University of WarwickImage from a human embryo cultured with decidual cells in the lab. Credit: Jan BrosensFor the first time the functions of natural killer cells in the womb have been identi

Updated on:March 09,2024