Researchers find risk of premature birth 50% higher in mothers with poor mental health

byUniversity of LiverpoolCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew work led by researchers at the University of Exeter, King's College London, the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine

Updated on: January 19,2024

Researchers find risk of premature birth 50% higher in mothers with poor mental health

byUniversity of LiverpoolCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew work led by researchers at the University of Exeter, King's College London, the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine

Updated on:January 19,2024

Diet and exercise for obese mothers could lower cardiovascular risk in children

byKing's College LondonChild offspring cardiovascular health benefits of preconception and antenatal lifestyle interventions in women with obesity. The impact of maternal obesity on child ca

Updated on: July 10,2024

Diet and exercise for obese mothers could lower cardiovascular risk in children

byKing's College LondonChild offspring cardiovascular health benefits of preconception and antenatal lifestyle interventions in women with obesity. The impact of maternal obesity on child ca

Updated on:July 10,2024

Genetic study shows that the risk of pre-eclampsia is related to blood pressure and BMI

by University of NottinghamCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPre-eclampsia, usually diagnosed by increased blood pressure and protein in urine, affects up to 5% of pregnant women. It contributes w

Updated on: May 06,2024

Genetic study shows that the risk of pre-eclampsia is related to blood pressure and BMI

by University of NottinghamCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPre-eclampsia, usually diagnosed by increased blood pressure and protein in urine, affects up to 5% of pregnant women. It contributes w

Updated on:May 06,2024

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

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

Hospital bacteria not found in babies born by C-section

by University of OsloSummary figure of E. coli gut colonization. The plot displays the numbers of E. coli lineages found at each of the five major sampling points (4, 7, and 21 days after birth,

Updated on: April 07,2024

Hospital bacteria not found in babies born by C-section

by University of OsloSummary figure of E. coli gut colonization. The plot displays the numbers of E. coli lineages found at each of the five major sampling points (4, 7, and 21 days after birth,

Updated on:April 07,2024

Detecting pregnancy risks earlier

by Flinders UniversityCredit: PexelsResearchers from Flinders University and the Robinson Research Institute at the University of Adelaide have identified distinctive biological markers that coul

Updated on: April 01,2024

Detecting pregnancy risks earlier

by Flinders UniversityCredit: PexelsResearchers from Flinders University and the Robinson Research Institute at the University of Adelaide have identified distinctive biological markers that coul

Updated on:April 01,2024

Talking about a menstrual revolution: Asia's period problems

by Liz ThomasNormalising menstrual health can only be good for women's overall health, says Olivia Cotes-JamesOlivia Cotes-James wants us to talk about menstrual health.Properly.No more euphemisms

Updated on: March 09,2024

Talking about a menstrual revolution: Asia's period problems

by Liz ThomasNormalising menstrual health can only be good for women's overall health, says Olivia Cotes-JamesOlivia Cotes-James wants us to talk about menstrual health.Properly.No more euphemisms

Updated on:March 09,2024

Live birth more likely in assisted reproductive technology cycles with gestational carrier

by Elana GotkineThe likelihood of live birth is increased among assisted reproductive technology cycles 'with' versus 'without' a gestational carrier, according to a research letter pu

Updated on: January 15,2024

Live birth more likely in assisted reproductive technology cycles with gestational carrier

by Elana GotkineThe likelihood of live birth is increased among assisted reproductive technology cycles 'with' versus 'without' a gestational carrier, according to a research letter pu

Updated on:January 15,2024

Experts examine the abortion rights landscape a year after the US Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade

by Johns Hopkins UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIt's been almost a year since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, dismantling the constitutional right to abortion more

Updated on: February 18,2024

Experts examine the abortion rights landscape a year after the US Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade

by Johns Hopkins UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIt's been almost a year since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, dismantling the constitutional right to abortion more

Updated on:February 18,2024