66-year study finds tall, slim girls are at greater risk of endometriosis

by Taylor & FrancisCredit: CC0 Public DomainGirls who are tall and lean are at greater risk of developing endometriosis, a debilitating disease that affects women's quality of life and ab

Updated on: May 13,2024

66-year study finds tall, slim girls are at greater risk of endometriosis

by Taylor & FrancisCredit: CC0 Public DomainGirls who are tall and lean are at greater risk of developing endometriosis, a debilitating disease that affects women's quality of life and ab

Updated on:May 13,2024

U.S. could cut cervical cancer cases and deaths if more patients got follow-up after screening, study suggests

byUniversity of MichiganCredit: Anna Tarazevich from PexelsGetting screened for cervical cancer isn't fun. And getting an alert that your initial exam showed a potential sign of trouble, and

Updated on: March 27,2024

U.S. could cut cervical cancer cases and deaths if more patients got follow-up after screening, study suggests

byUniversity of MichiganCredit: Anna Tarazevich from PexelsGetting screened for cervical cancer isn't fun. And getting an alert that your initial exam showed a potential sign of trouble, and

Updated on:March 27,2024

Midwifery linked to lower odds of birth complications for low-income women

by University of British ColumbiaUBC post-doctoral research fellow Daphne McRae and University of Saskatchewan professor Nazeem Muhajarine (left) study the benefits of midwifery care. Credit: Uni

Updated on: March 23,2024

Midwifery linked to lower odds of birth complications for low-income women

by University of British ColumbiaUBC post-doctoral research fellow Daphne McRae and University of Saskatchewan professor Nazeem Muhajarine (left) study the benefits of midwifery care. Credit: Uni

Updated on:March 23,2024

In-home prenatal support improves birth outcomes, reduces disparities, study shows

byCorewell HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew Michigan State University and Corewell Health research shows that in-home, enhanced prenatal services provided by community health workers,

Updated on: January 17,2024

In-home prenatal support improves birth outcomes, reduces disparities, study shows

byCorewell HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew Michigan State University and Corewell Health research shows that in-home, enhanced prenatal services provided by community health workers,

Updated on:January 17,2024

Female experiences to manage pelvic pain: Study hopes to improve pain through education

by University of South AustraliaCredit: Sora Shimazaki from PexelsA new study published in Pain from the University of South Australia is putting people's experiences of pelvic pain at the front o

Updated on: May 14,2024

Female experiences to manage pelvic pain: Study hopes to improve pain through education

by University of South AustraliaCredit: Sora Shimazaki from PexelsA new study published in Pain from the University of South Australia is putting people's experiences of pelvic pain at the front o

Updated on:May 14,2024

Researchers identify new genetic risk factors for persistent HPV infections

byUniversity of Maryland School of MedicineDistribution of binding affinity IC50 values by HLA-DRB1 allele category (A) all binding predictions (B) Excluding non-binders (lC50 > 5000 nM). Cre

Updated on: April 27,2024

Researchers identify new genetic risk factors for persistent HPV infections

byUniversity of Maryland School of MedicineDistribution of binding affinity IC50 values by HLA-DRB1 allele category (A) all binding predictions (B) Excluding non-binders (lC50 > 5000 nM). Cre

Updated on:April 27,2024

Clinics retrieving 'far too many' eggs from IVF patients

by European Society of Human Reproduction and EmbryologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainStudies indicate that the optimal and safe number of oocytes needed for achieving an ongoing pregnancy is between

Updated on: March 30,2024

Clinics retrieving 'far too many' eggs from IVF patients

by European Society of Human Reproduction and EmbryologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainStudies indicate that the optimal and safe number of oocytes needed for achieving an ongoing pregnancy is between

Updated on:March 30,2024

Systemic racism plays role in much higher maternal mortality rate among Black women

by American Society of AnesthesiologistsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBlack women have a 53% increased risk of dying in the hospital during childbirth, no matter their income level, type of insuran

Updated on: March 07,2024

Systemic racism plays role in much higher maternal mortality rate among Black women

by American Society of AnesthesiologistsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBlack women have a 53% increased risk of dying in the hospital during childbirth, no matter their income level, type of insuran

Updated on:March 07,2024

Research reveals best approach for detection of maternal sepsis

byUniversity of LimerickMicrobiological yield of "septic screen" specimens. Credit:PLOS ONE(2023). DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0295210A new study led by researchers at Univer

Updated on: January 12,2024

Research reveals best approach for detection of maternal sepsis

byUniversity of LimerickMicrobiological yield of "septic screen" specimens. Credit:PLOS ONE(2023). DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0295210A new study led by researchers at Univer

Updated on:January 12,2024

To protect a mother's health: How abortion ban exemptions play out in a post-'Roe' world

by Christopher O'Donnell, Tampa Bay Times, KFF Health NewsCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThis pregnancy felt different.After the heartache of more than a dozen miscarriages, Anya Cook was 16 we

Updated on: January 21,2024

To protect a mother's health: How abortion ban exemptions play out in a post-'Roe' world

by Christopher O'Donnell, Tampa Bay Times, KFF Health NewsCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThis pregnancy felt different.After the heartache of more than a dozen miscarriages, Anya Cook was 16 we

Updated on:January 21,2024