US preterm birth and maternal mortality rates are alarmingly high, outpacing those in all other high-income countries

by Sonia Hassan and Hala Ouweini,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainSonia Hassan and Hala Ouweini,Wayne State UniversityEvery two minutes, in about the time it takes to read a page o

Updated on: January 19,2024

US preterm birth and maternal mortality rates are alarmingly high, outpacing those in all other high-income countries

by Sonia Hassan and Hala Ouweini,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainSonia Hassan and Hala Ouweini,Wayne State UniversityEvery two minutes, in about the time it takes to read a page o

Updated on:January 19,2024

Study: How diet contributes to toxic exposure for pregnant women and children

by Jenesse Miller,University of Southern CaliforniaCredit: AI-generated imageWhich foods are the healthiest, and which cause us harm? It's been debated long before "paleo," "l

Updated on: May 18,2024

Study: How diet contributes to toxic exposure for pregnant women and children

by Jenesse Miller,University of Southern CaliforniaCredit: AI-generated imageWhich foods are the healthiest, and which cause us harm? It's been debated long before "paleo," "l

Updated on:May 18,2024

2021 to 2022 saw 5% decline in overall fetal mortality rate

by Elana GotkineThe overall U.S. fetal mortality rate decreased by 5% between 2021 and 2022, according to a NovemberVital Statistics Rapid Releasereport, a publication from the U.S. Center

Updated on: January 15,2024

2021 to 2022 saw 5% decline in overall fetal mortality rate

by Elana GotkineThe overall U.S. fetal mortality rate decreased by 5% between 2021 and 2022, according to a NovemberVital Statistics Rapid Releasereport, a publication from the U.S. Center

Updated on:January 15,2024

Chronic pelvic pain affects up to 26% of women: New research brings us closer to better treating it

by Lydia Coxon and Katy Vincent,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageChronic pelvic pain affects between5% and 26%of women worldwide. It can be associated with conditions such a

Updated on: January 17,2024

Chronic pelvic pain affects up to 26% of women: New research brings us closer to better treating it

by Lydia Coxon and Katy Vincent,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageChronic pelvic pain affects between5% and 26%of women worldwide. It can be associated with conditions such a

Updated on:January 17,2024

Maternal mortality in the US more than doubled between 1999 and 2019, study finds

byMass General BrighamCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study by investigators from the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) at the University of Washington and Mass General B

Updated on: January 21,2024

Maternal mortality in the US more than doubled between 1999 and 2019, study finds

byMass General BrighamCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study by investigators from the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) at the University of Washington and Mass General B

Updated on:January 21,2024

Microparticles from the placenta may offer major clues on the in utero development of neurobehavioral disorders

byUniversity of MissouriIn the study, the researchers analyzed mouse neural progenitor cells prior to placental-derived extracellular vesicles treatment. Credit: University of MissouriFor 30 yea

Updated on: January 13,2024

Microparticles from the placenta may offer major clues on the in utero development of neurobehavioral disorders

byUniversity of MissouriIn the study, the researchers analyzed mouse neural progenitor cells prior to placental-derived extracellular vesicles treatment. Credit: University of MissouriFor 30 yea

Updated on:January 13,2024

Ovarian cancer in the fatty omentum: Metabolic enzyme's key role in tumor metastasis

by Terasaki Institute for Biomedical InnovationMetastatic ovarian cancer cells migrate and proliferate aggressively in the omental environment and metabolizes its fatty acids as fuel. In the process,

Updated on: March 23,2024

Ovarian cancer in the fatty omentum: Metabolic enzyme's key role in tumor metastasis

by Terasaki Institute for Biomedical InnovationMetastatic ovarian cancer cells migrate and proliferate aggressively in the omental environment and metabolizes its fatty acids as fuel. In the process,

Updated on:March 23,2024

Researchers identify genetic cause of endometriosis and reveal potential drug target

by Baylor College of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainEndometriosis is a painful, chronic condition in which tissue from the uterus inappropriately grows outside the uterus. Current treatments ar

Updated on: May 20,2024

Researchers identify genetic cause of endometriosis and reveal potential drug target

by Baylor College of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainEndometriosis is a painful, chronic condition in which tissue from the uterus inappropriately grows outside the uterus. Current treatments ar

Updated on:May 20,2024

Positive outlook for couples with fertility difficulties

by University of OtagoYoung couples who fear they are infertile may just need more time rather than costly treatments, University of Otago research shows.Difficulties conceiving a wantedchi

Updated on: March 02,2024

Positive outlook for couples with fertility difficulties

by University of OtagoYoung couples who fear they are infertile may just need more time rather than costly treatments, University of Otago research shows.Difficulties conceiving a wantedchi

Updated on:March 02,2024

Beyond PMS: A poorly understood disorder means periods of despair for some women

by Lauren Peace, Tampa Bay Times, KFF Health NewsCredit: Jure Širić from PexelsFor decades, a lack of investment in women's health has created gaps in medicine. The problem is so prevalent that, t

Updated on: July 10,2024

Beyond PMS: A poorly understood disorder means periods of despair for some women

by Lauren Peace, Tampa Bay Times, KFF Health NewsCredit: Jure Širić from PexelsFor decades, a lack of investment in women's health has created gaps in medicine. The problem is so prevalent that, t

Updated on:July 10,2024