Maternal type 1 diabetes, overweight/obesity linked to heart defects in offspring

by Elana GotkineMaternal type 1 diabetes and overweight and obesity are associated with an increased risk for congenital heart defects (CHDs) among offspring, according to a study published online Jan

Updated on: January 12,2024

Maternal type 1 diabetes, overweight/obesity linked to heart defects in offspring

by Elana GotkineMaternal type 1 diabetes and overweight and obesity are associated with an increased risk for congenital heart defects (CHDs) among offspring, according to a study published online Jan

Updated on:January 12,2024

Genetics play strong role in determining age of menopause and overall longevity

by The North American Menopause SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainIf you're wondering why you entered menopause earlier or later than other women, blame your mother. That's because numerous

Updated on: May 06,2024

Genetics play strong role in determining age of menopause and overall longevity

by The North American Menopause SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainIf you're wondering why you entered menopause earlier or later than other women, blame your mother. That's because numerous

Updated on:May 06,2024

Birth complications tied to death risk decades later

by University of PennsylvaniaCredit: CC0 Public DomainComplications from pregnancy and child birth have led to high death rates among people who have given birth in the United States, and a new s

Updated on: March 07,2024

Birth complications tied to death risk decades later

by University of PennsylvaniaCredit: CC0 Public DomainComplications from pregnancy and child birth have led to high death rates among people who have given birth in the United States, and a new s

Updated on:March 07,2024

Researchers advance the understanding of preterm birth

by Society for Maternal-Fetal MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainPreterm birth is the leading cause of infant morbidity and mortality worldwide. The causes for preterm birth are complex and not ful

Updated on: May 26,2024

Researchers advance the understanding of preterm birth

by Society for Maternal-Fetal MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainPreterm birth is the leading cause of infant morbidity and mortality worldwide. The causes for preterm birth are complex and not ful

Updated on:May 26,2024

Trends in women's reproductive events reflect major social and lifestyle changes

by University of QueenslandCredit: University of QueenslandAn international study has revealed the age at which women experience major reproductive events, such as their first period or giving bi

Updated on: June 29,2024

Trends in women's reproductive events reflect major social and lifestyle changes

by University of QueenslandCredit: University of QueenslandAn international study has revealed the age at which women experience major reproductive events, such as their first period or giving bi

Updated on:June 29,2024

Obesity intervention needed before pregnancy

by Robyn Mills,University of AdelaideCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research from the University of Adelaide's Robinson Research Institute supports the need for dietary and lifestyle intervent

Updated on: April 11,2024

Obesity intervention needed before pregnancy

by Robyn Mills,University of AdelaideCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research from the University of Adelaide's Robinson Research Institute supports the need for dietary and lifestyle intervent

Updated on:April 11,2024

Endometriosis more common in young women than many doctors realize

by Carrie MacMillan,Yale UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain"You just have bad cramps," was the typical response teenager Sarah Swenson heard when she complained about the excr

Updated on: March 19,2024

Endometriosis more common in young women than many doctors realize

by Carrie MacMillan,Yale UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain"You just have bad cramps," was the typical response teenager Sarah Swenson heard when she complained about the excr

Updated on:March 19,2024

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

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

Early diagnosis of high-grade serous ovarian cancer feasible

by Elana GotkineEarly diagnosis of high-grade serous ovarian cancer (HGSOC) seems feasible through analysis of genomic alterations in DNA from Papanicolaou (Pap) test smears, according to a study publ

Updated on: January 13,2024

Early diagnosis of high-grade serous ovarian cancer feasible

by Elana GotkineEarly diagnosis of high-grade serous ovarian cancer (HGSOC) seems feasible through analysis of genomic alterations in DNA from Papanicolaou (Pap) test smears, according to a study publ

Updated on:January 13,2024

Group prenatal care shows promise in reducing maternal health disparities

by Eva Cornman,Yale UniversityCredit: Amina Filkins from PexelsIn the fight to reduce longstanding maternal health disparities, group prenatal care programs could be an effective tool, say resea

Updated on: July 05,2024

Group prenatal care shows promise in reducing maternal health disparities

by Eva Cornman,Yale UniversityCredit: Amina Filkins from PexelsIn the fight to reduce longstanding maternal health disparities, group prenatal care programs could be an effective tool, say resea

Updated on:July 05,2024