Vaginal swabs more reliable than urine for STI testing

by Lori SolomonVaginal sampling should be the initial choice offered to patients undergoing testing for chlamydia, gonorrhea, and/or trichomoniasis, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis

Updated on: May 06,2024

Vaginal swabs more reliable than urine for STI testing

by Lori SolomonVaginal sampling should be the initial choice offered to patients undergoing testing for chlamydia, gonorrhea, and/or trichomoniasis, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis

Updated on:May 06,2024

Babies' own genes influence when they are born

by University of ExeterCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhen a woman is pregnant, when she delivers is important to the health of herself and her child. Preterm birth is a major cause of health problems

Updated on: May 05,2024

Babies' own genes influence when they are born

by University of ExeterCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhen a woman is pregnant, when she delivers is important to the health of herself and her child. Preterm birth is a major cause of health problems

Updated on:May 05,2024

Researchers identify misperceptions surrounding breast density across race/ethnicity and health literacy levels

by Boston University School of MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainHaving dense breasts (more fibroglandular tissue than fatty tissue, as visualized on a mammogram) reduces the sensitivity

Updated on: May 23,2024

Researchers identify misperceptions surrounding breast density across race/ethnicity and health literacy levels

by Boston University School of MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainHaving dense breasts (more fibroglandular tissue than fatty tissue, as visualized on a mammogram) reduces the sensitivity

Updated on:May 23,2024

Mild COVID during pregnancy does not slow brain development in babies, study finds

by Columbia University Irving Medical CenterUnadjusted Standard Scores for Each DAYC-2 Subdomain. Horizontal dashed lines represent the normative mean score for each subdomain. DAYC-2 indicates D

Updated on: May 11,2024

Mild COVID during pregnancy does not slow brain development in babies, study finds

by Columbia University Irving Medical CenterUnadjusted Standard Scores for Each DAYC-2 Subdomain. Horizontal dashed lines represent the normative mean score for each subdomain. DAYC-2 indicates D

Updated on:May 11,2024

Caesarean section use has almost doubled globally since 2000

by LancetCredit: CC0 Public DomainGlobally, the number of babies born through caesarean section (C-section) almost doubled between 2000 and 2015—from 12% to 21% of all births—according to a Serie

Updated on: March 16,2024

Caesarean section use has almost doubled globally since 2000

by LancetCredit: CC0 Public DomainGlobally, the number of babies born through caesarean section (C-section) almost doubled between 2000 and 2015—from 12% to 21% of all births—according to a Serie

Updated on:March 16,2024

First of its kind study seeks to answer whether effects of 'abortion pill' can be reversed

by University of California - Davis HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainWomen who initiate medical abortion but opt to stop in the middle of treatment may be at risk for serious blood loss, a UC Davis Heal

Updated on: March 30,2024

First of its kind study seeks to answer whether effects of 'abortion pill' can be reversed

by University of California - Davis HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainWomen who initiate medical abortion but opt to stop in the middle of treatment may be at risk for serious blood loss, a UC Davis Heal

Updated on:March 30,2024

Study shows women with PCOS respond well to fertility treatments

byUniversity of QueenslandCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers from The University of Queensland have found that women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) respond well to fertility tr

Updated on: January 13,2024

Study shows women with PCOS respond well to fertility treatments

byUniversity of QueenslandCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers from The University of Queensland have found that women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) respond well to fertility tr

Updated on:January 13,2024

Experts call for comprehensive reform of miscarriage care and treatment worldwide

by LancetCredit: CC0 Public DomainA three-paper report published inThe Lancethighlights that the current approach to miscarriage care must be improved, by providing more accurate diag

Updated on: March 24,2024

Experts call for comprehensive reform of miscarriage care and treatment worldwide

by LancetCredit: CC0 Public DomainA three-paper report published inThe Lancethighlights that the current approach to miscarriage care must be improved, by providing more accurate diag

Updated on:March 24,2024

Examining the benefits of creatine for mothers and babies

byHudson Institute of Medical ResearchVolcano plot visualizations of(A)umbilical cord occlusion (UCO) and(B)creatine main effects, and(C)SalUCO vs. CrUCO post

Updated on: February 18,2024

Examining the benefits of creatine for mothers and babies

byHudson Institute of Medical ResearchVolcano plot visualizations of(A)umbilical cord occlusion (UCO) and(B)creatine main effects, and(C)SalUCO vs. CrUCO post

Updated on:February 18,2024

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