Zambian teens can't talk about sex or contraception, even with their friends

by Joar Svanemyr,The ConversationTeenage girls who fall pregnant in Zambia are often mocked and feel isolated. Credit: DFID/Flickr,CC BY-NDBecoming pregnant constitutes a threat to young g

Updated on: April 02,2024

Zambian teens can't talk about sex or contraception, even with their friends

by Joar Svanemyr,The ConversationTeenage girls who fall pregnant in Zambia are often mocked and feel isolated. Credit: DFID/Flickr,CC BY-NDBecoming pregnant constitutes a threat to young g

Updated on:April 02,2024

Babies have air pollution particles in their lungs and brains before they take their first breath

by University of AberdeenCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainUnborn babies have air pollution particles in their developing lungs and other vital organs as early as the first trimester, new research

Updated on: April 03,2024

Babies have air pollution particles in their lungs and brains before they take their first breath

by University of AberdeenCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainUnborn babies have air pollution particles in their developing lungs and other vital organs as early as the first trimester, new research

Updated on:April 03,2024

Prenatal wellness classes found to cut moms' depression in half up to eight years later

by Jess Berthold,University of California, San FranciscoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA low-cost, prenatal intervention benefits mothers' mental health up to eight years later, a new UC S

Updated on: June 07,2024

Prenatal wellness classes found to cut moms' depression in half up to eight years later

by Jess Berthold,University of California, San FranciscoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA low-cost, prenatal intervention benefits mothers' mental health up to eight years later, a new UC S

Updated on:June 07,2024

Study finds COVID vaccination in female or male partners does not increase risk of miscarriage

byBoston UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMultiple studies haveshownthat the COVID-19 vaccines do not lead to infertility or pregnancy complications such as miscarriage, bu

Updated on: January 15,2024

Study finds COVID vaccination in female or male partners does not increase risk of miscarriage

byBoston UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMultiple studies haveshownthat the COVID-19 vaccines do not lead to infertility or pregnancy complications such as miscarriage, bu

Updated on:January 15,2024

Early treatment of gestational diabetes for those at higher risk beneficial, study finds

by Ali Sardyga,Western Sydney UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA first-of-its-kind international study led by Western Sydney University has shown that treatment of gestational diabetes

Updated on: May 31,2024

Early treatment of gestational diabetes for those at higher risk beneficial, study finds

by Ali Sardyga,Western Sydney UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA first-of-its-kind international study led by Western Sydney University has shown that treatment of gestational diabetes

Updated on:May 31,2024

New blood test uses cell-free DNA shed from placenta to accurately predict preeclampsia

byUniversity of Washington School of MedicineNucleosome patterns in cfDNA discern maternal–fetal tissue composition and early tissue dysfunction in those who develop preeclampsia. Credit:N

Updated on: February 14,2025

New blood test uses cell-free DNA shed from placenta to accurately predict preeclampsia

byUniversity of Washington School of MedicineNucleosome patterns in cfDNA discern maternal–fetal tissue composition and early tissue dysfunction in those who develop preeclampsia. Credit:N

Updated on:February 14,2025

Metformin used during pregnancy may lead to obesity in children

by Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)Metformin 500mg tablets. Credit: public domainMetformin,a common drug used to treat type 2 diabetes, is often used during pregnancy where the mo

Updated on: April 18,2024

Metformin used during pregnancy may lead to obesity in children

by Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)Metformin 500mg tablets. Credit: public domainMetformin,a common drug used to treat type 2 diabetes, is often used during pregnancy where the mo

Updated on:April 18,2024

Pregnancy stretch marks cause stress and emotional burden, study finds

by Noah Fromson,University of MichiganCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhile stretch marks are commonly associated with pregnancy, the permanency of the skin lesions causes pregnant women and pregnant i

Updated on: June 04,2024

Pregnancy stretch marks cause stress and emotional burden, study finds

by Noah Fromson,University of MichiganCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhile stretch marks are commonly associated with pregnancy, the permanency of the skin lesions causes pregnant women and pregnant i

Updated on:June 04,2024

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

Study reveals new insights into what caused the 1920 baby boom

by University of OxfordCredit: AI-generated imageA new study led by Oxford University's Leverhulme Centre for Demographic Science has found that the 1918 influenza pandemic had a much longer

Updated on: May 27,2024

Study reveals new insights into what caused the 1920 baby boom

by University of OxfordCredit: AI-generated imageA new study led by Oxford University's Leverhulme Centre for Demographic Science has found that the 1918 influenza pandemic had a much longer

Updated on:May 27,2024