Having children is linked to increased risk of heart disease, new study suggests – but don't let that put you off

by Clare Oliver-Williams,The ConversationCredit: Gustavo Fring from PexelsChildren are stressful. The more children you have, the more stress you have to manage. But that isn't all, having l

Updated on: May 13,2024

Having children is linked to increased risk of heart disease, new study suggests – but don't let that put you off

by Clare Oliver-Williams,The ConversationCredit: Gustavo Fring from PexelsChildren are stressful. The more children you have, the more stress you have to manage. But that isn't all, having l

Updated on:May 13,2024

Researchers find a more accurate method to gauge prenatal alcohol use

by University of New Mexico Health Sciences CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhen health researchers ask pregnant women about their alcohol use, expectant women may underreport their drinking, h

Updated on: May 23,2024

Researchers find a more accurate method to gauge prenatal alcohol use

by University of New Mexico Health Sciences CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhen health researchers ask pregnant women about their alcohol use, expectant women may underreport their drinking, h

Updated on:May 23,2024

Mailed human papillomavirus self-sampling kits are cost-effective

by Lori SolomonMailing human papillomavirus (HPV) self-sampling kits is an efficient outreach strategy for increasing screening rates among women overdue for screening, according to a study published

Updated on: April 29,2024

Mailed human papillomavirus self-sampling kits are cost-effective

by Lori SolomonMailing human papillomavirus (HPV) self-sampling kits is an efficient outreach strategy for increasing screening rates among women overdue for screening, according to a study published

Updated on:April 29,2024

Supreme court allows legal challenges to Texas abortion law, but doesn't overturn it

(HealthDay)—Abortion providers in Texas can sue state officials in federal court over the state's new abortion law, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled Friday, but it refused to block the law while such

Updated on: March 16,2024

Supreme court allows legal challenges to Texas abortion law, but doesn't overturn it

(HealthDay)—Abortion providers in Texas can sue state officials in federal court over the state's new abortion law, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled Friday, but it refused to block the law while such

Updated on:March 16,2024

Study finds toolkit could improve detection and management of iron deficiency in pregnancy

by St. Michael's HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainIron deficiency in pregnancy is a common problem that often goes unrecognized and untreated due to a lack of knowledge of its implications an

Updated on: June 07,2024

Study finds toolkit could improve detection and management of iron deficiency in pregnancy

by St. Michael's HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainIron deficiency in pregnancy is a common problem that often goes unrecognized and untreated due to a lack of knowledge of its implications an

Updated on:June 07,2024

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

Post-vaccine vaginal bleeding rates associated with all COVID-19 vaccine types across reproductive ages

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressA medical assistant prepares a dose of a COVID-19 vaccine to be administered to a patient. Credit: Public domain image courtesy of Lisa Ferdinando, U.S. Department of

Updated on: January 16,2024

Post-vaccine vaginal bleeding rates associated with all COVID-19 vaccine types across reproductive ages

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressA medical assistant prepares a dose of a COVID-19 vaccine to be administered to a patient. Credit: Public domain image courtesy of Lisa Ferdinando, U.S. Department of

Updated on:January 16,2024

New study sheds light on breastfeeding challenge

byUniversity of Technology, SydneyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainOne in five women experience feelings of aversion during breastfeeding, according to a new Australian study, suggesting the phe

Updated on: February 18,2024

New study sheds light on breastfeeding challenge

byUniversity of Technology, SydneyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainOne in five women experience feelings of aversion during breastfeeding, according to a new Australian study, suggesting the phe

Updated on:February 18,2024

Ohio voted on abortion: Next year, 11 more states might, too

by Bram Sable-Smith, KFF Health NewsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAs activists parse the results of Tuesday's vote to protect abortion rights in Ohio, Jamie Corley is already well on her way to

Updated on: January 15,2024

Ohio voted on abortion: Next year, 11 more states might, too

by Bram Sable-Smith, KFF Health NewsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAs activists parse the results of Tuesday's vote to protect abortion rights in Ohio, Jamie Corley is already well on her way to

Updated on:January 15,2024

Neural tube defect prevalence 7.0 per 10,000 in HIV-exposed

(HealthDay)—The prevalence of neural tube defects (NTDs) is 7.0 per 10,000 live births in HIV-exposed pregnancies, which is similar to the prevalence in the general population, according to research p

Updated on: April 11,2024

Neural tube defect prevalence 7.0 per 10,000 in HIV-exposed

(HealthDay)—The prevalence of neural tube defects (NTDs) is 7.0 per 10,000 live births in HIV-exposed pregnancies, which is similar to the prevalence in the general population, according to research p

Updated on:April 11,2024