Every 2 seconds in the world a baby is born prematurely—report identifies biggest challenges for their survival

by Priya Soma-Pillay and Dilly OC Anumba,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainGlobally, aboutone baby in 10is born too soon—that's around one baby every two seconds.

Updated on: February 18,2024

Every 2 seconds in the world a baby is born prematurely—report identifies biggest challenges for their survival

by Priya Soma-Pillay and Dilly OC Anumba,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainGlobally, aboutone baby in 10is born too soon—that's around one baby every two seconds.

Updated on:February 18,2024

Treating milder forms of pre-existing high blood pressure during pregnancy improves some outcomes

by American College of CardiologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainTreating even mildly elevated, or non-severe, blood pressure during pregnancy reduces the risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes and is unlik

Updated on: March 23,2024

Treating milder forms of pre-existing high blood pressure during pregnancy improves some outcomes

by American College of CardiologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainTreating even mildly elevated, or non-severe, blood pressure during pregnancy reduces the risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes and is unlik

Updated on:March 23,2024

Rise of microplastics discovered in placentas of Hawaiʻi mothers

byUniversity of Hawaii at ManoaIdentification of extracted MP by Raman spectroscopy analysis. Credit:Environment International(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.envint.2023.108220A placenta (com

Updated on: January 13,2024

Rise of microplastics discovered in placentas of Hawaiʻi mothers

byUniversity of Hawaii at ManoaIdentification of extracted MP by Raman spectroscopy analysis. Credit:Environment International(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.envint.2023.108220A placenta (com

Updated on:January 13,2024

New research shows hard-hitting campaigns can help prevent drinking during pregnancy

by Public Health AustraliaImage from the 'One Drink' campaign by the WA Mental Health Commission and the Cancer Council WA. Credit:Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health&nbs

Updated on: January 15,2024

New research shows hard-hitting campaigns can help prevent drinking during pregnancy

by Public Health AustraliaImage from the 'One Drink' campaign by the WA Mental Health Commission and the Cancer Council WA. Credit:Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health&nbs

Updated on:January 15,2024

Gene editing reveals enzyme's role in placental health during pregnancy

Updated on: April 18,2025

Gene editing reveals enzyme's role in placental health during pregnancy

Updated on:April 18,2025

Neighborhood disadvantage tied to higher postpartum depression risk

by Lori SolomonResiding in more disadvantaged neighborhoods is associated with a greater risk for postpartum depression (PPD), according to a study published online Nov. 13 inJAMA Network Open.T

Updated on: January 15,2024

Neighborhood disadvantage tied to higher postpartum depression risk

by Lori SolomonResiding in more disadvantaged neighborhoods is associated with a greater risk for postpartum depression (PPD), according to a study published online Nov. 13 inJAMA Network Open.T

Updated on:January 15,2024

New surgical approach for women at risk of ovarian cancer

by Queen Mary, University of LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new two-stage surgical approach for cancer prevention is highly acceptable among premenopausal women at high risk of ovarian

Updated on: April 29,2024

New surgical approach for women at risk of ovarian cancer

by Queen Mary, University of LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new two-stage surgical approach for cancer prevention is highly acceptable among premenopausal women at high risk of ovarian

Updated on:April 29,2024

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

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

Abortion does not increase a woman's risk of attempting suicide

by LancetCredit: CC0 Public DomainPolicies based on the notion that undergoing an abortion causes or increases women's risk of suicide attempts are misinformed, according to the results of a

Updated on: March 05,2024

Abortion does not increase a woman's risk of attempting suicide

by LancetCredit: CC0 Public DomainPolicies based on the notion that undergoing an abortion causes or increases women's risk of suicide attempts are misinformed, according to the results of a

Updated on:March 05,2024

Spain MPs back Europe's first paid 'menstrual leave'

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSpanish lawmakers on Thursday voted through a bill granting paid medical leave to women who suffer from severe period pain, becoming the first European country to adva

Updated on: March 07,2024

Spain MPs back Europe's first paid 'menstrual leave'

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSpanish lawmakers on Thursday voted through a bill granting paid medical leave to women who suffer from severe period pain, becoming the first European country to adva

Updated on:March 07,2024