Being Black and pregnant in the Deep South can be a dangerous combination

by Lauren Sausser, KFF Health NewsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainO'laysha Davis was a few weeks shy of her due date when in mid-August she decided it was time to switch doctors.Davis had planned

Updated on: January 13,2024

Being Black and pregnant in the Deep South can be a dangerous combination

by Lauren Sausser, KFF Health NewsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainO'laysha Davis was a few weeks shy of her due date when in mid-August she decided it was time to switch doctors.Davis had planned

Updated on:January 13,2024

Inducing labor with drug vaginally shows benefits in study

byUTSouthwestern Medical CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainLabor induction with vaginal misoprostol during childbirth achieves vaginal delivery rates similar to the oral alternative

Updated on: April 27,2024

Inducing labor with drug vaginally shows benefits in study

byUTSouthwestern Medical CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainLabor induction with vaginal misoprostol during childbirth achieves vaginal delivery rates similar to the oral alternative

Updated on:April 27,2024

Study identifies possible causes of and protectors against premature birth

by Katie Delach,Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaCredit: CC0 Public DomainSeven types of bacteria and certain immune factors in a woman's vagina and cervix may be

Updated on: May 26,2024

Study identifies possible causes of and protectors against premature birth

by Katie Delach,Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaCredit: CC0 Public DomainSeven types of bacteria and certain immune factors in a woman's vagina and cervix may be

Updated on:May 26,2024

Number of babies born preterm decreased slightly and stillborn rates unchanged during first wave of COVID-19 lockdowns

by Murdoch Children's Research InstituteBabies born preterm decreased and stillborn rates remained unchanged during the first four months of COVID-19 lockdowns, according to a largescale inte

Updated on: April 11,2024

Number of babies born preterm decreased slightly and stillborn rates unchanged during first wave of COVID-19 lockdowns

by Murdoch Children's Research InstituteBabies born preterm decreased and stillborn rates remained unchanged during the first four months of COVID-19 lockdowns, according to a largescale inte

Updated on:April 11,2024

Cervical cancer and HPV: What's the connection?

by Joel Streed,Mayo ClinicCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainJanuary is Cervical Health Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn about the connection between HPV and cervical cancer

Updated on: January 12,2024

Cervical cancer and HPV: What's the connection?

by Joel Streed,Mayo ClinicCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainJanuary is Cervical Health Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn about the connection between HPV and cervical cancer

Updated on:January 12,2024

Female genital mutilation is a leading cause of death for girls where it's practiced

Updated on: April 09,2025

Female genital mutilation is a leading cause of death for girls where it's practiced

Updated on:April 09,2025

Pessaries are still a taboo topic, but these ancient devices help many women

by Anna Rosamilia and Mugdha Kulkarni,The ConversationCredit: William Fortunato from PexelsA vaginalpessaryis a removable device inserted in the vagina to support its walls or uterus

Updated on: March 16,2024

Pessaries are still a taboo topic, but these ancient devices help many women

by Anna Rosamilia and Mugdha Kulkarni,The ConversationCredit: William Fortunato from PexelsA vaginalpessaryis a removable device inserted in the vagina to support its walls or uterus

Updated on:March 16,2024

New research shows potential to reduce pain in women suffering from endometriosis

byElsevierDiagram of neuroinflammation in endometriosis. Researchers propose that IL-1β activates IL-1 type 1 membrane receptor (IL-1R1) in endometrial stromal cells, predominantly via the c-Jun

Updated on: January 21,2024

New research shows potential to reduce pain in women suffering from endometriosis

byElsevierDiagram of neuroinflammation in endometriosis. Researchers propose that IL-1β activates IL-1 type 1 membrane receptor (IL-1R1) in endometrial stromal cells, predominantly via the c-Jun

Updated on:January 21,2024

State abortion bans bar exceptions for suicide, mental health

by Sandhya Raman, CQ-Roll CallCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn the year since the Supreme Court outlawed the national right to an abortion, 18 states have implemented abortion bans that specify th

Updated on: January 13,2024

State abortion bans bar exceptions for suicide, mental health

by Sandhya Raman, CQ-Roll CallCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn the year since the Supreme Court outlawed the national right to an abortion, 18 states have implemented abortion bans that specify th

Updated on:January 13,2024

Cardiopulmonary fitness is key for helping breast cancer patients manage post-diagnosis symptoms, say researchers

by Adrianna MacPherson,University of AlbertaIndependent associations between health-related fitness variables and breast cancer-related symptoms in newly diagnosed breast cancer patients. (A) Mo

Updated on: October 26,2024

Cardiopulmonary fitness is key for helping breast cancer patients manage post-diagnosis symptoms, say researchers

by Adrianna MacPherson,University of AlbertaIndependent associations between health-related fitness variables and breast cancer-related symptoms in newly diagnosed breast cancer patients. (A) Mo

Updated on:October 26,2024