Right light on the mother's belly may be important to the fetus

by Ola Nilsson,Umea UniversityA 3D image of an early mouse fetus showing initial Opsin3 expression in red against a background of anatomical structures in blue. The image was taken with optical

Updated on: March 23,2024

Right light on the mother's belly may be important to the fetus

by Ola Nilsson,Umea UniversityA 3D image of an early mouse fetus showing initial Opsin3 expression in red against a background of anatomical structures in blue. The image was taken with optical

Updated on:March 23,2024

If you're pregnant, how accurate is your 'due date'?

by Hazel Keedle,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMore than 1,700 pregnant women in South Australia havereportedlybeen given the wrong "due date" due to a t

Updated on: July 08,2024

If you're pregnant, how accurate is your 'due date'?

by Hazel Keedle,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMore than 1,700 pregnant women in South Australia havereportedlybeen given the wrong "due date" due to a t

Updated on:July 08,2024

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

Largest ever genetic study of age of puberty in girls shows links with weight gain

byUniversity of CambridgeCredit: CC0 Public DomainGenes can indirectly influence the age at which girls have their first period by accelerating weight gain in childhood, a known risk factor for

Updated on: July 08,2024

Largest ever genetic study of age of puberty in girls shows links with weight gain

byUniversity of CambridgeCredit: CC0 Public DomainGenes can indirectly influence the age at which girls have their first period by accelerating weight gain in childhood, a known risk factor for

Updated on:July 08,2024

Improving a non-invasive way to monitor contractions during labor

by Eindhoven University of TechnologyCredit: Nemo HealthcareUterine contractions are a key part of childbirth, but they can temporarily reduce oxygen supply to the fetus. During high-risk childbi

Updated on: March 07,2024

Improving a non-invasive way to monitor contractions during labor

by Eindhoven University of TechnologyCredit: Nemo HealthcareUterine contractions are a key part of childbirth, but they can temporarily reduce oxygen supply to the fetus. During high-risk childbi

Updated on:March 07,2024

Study finds "robotic pill" can safely deliver injectable osteoporosis drug

byThe Endocrine SocietyA proven and effective medication for osteoporosis, which is currently only available as an injection, can be administered orally using a novel "robotic pill," a

Updated on: February 18,2024

Study finds "robotic pill" can safely deliver injectable osteoporosis drug

byThe Endocrine SocietyA proven and effective medication for osteoporosis, which is currently only available as an injection, can be administered orally using a novel "robotic pill," a

Updated on:February 18,2024

Banning tobacco sales among young people could prevent 1.2 million lung cancer deaths, study suggests

byLancetCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCreating a generation of people who never smoke could prevent 1.2 million deaths from lung cancer globally, according to a study led by researchers from

Updated on: October 24,2024

Banning tobacco sales among young people could prevent 1.2 million lung cancer deaths, study suggests

byLancetCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCreating a generation of people who never smoke could prevent 1.2 million deaths from lung cancer globally, according to a study led by researchers from

Updated on:October 24,2024

How long should I wait between pregnancies?

by Amanda Henry,The ConversationIt’s still unclear whether a shorter or longer gap between pregnancies increases the risk of complications in the next pregnancy. Credit:Richard Jaimes/Unsp

Updated on: March 09,2024

How long should I wait between pregnancies?

by Amanda Henry,The ConversationIt’s still unclear whether a shorter or longer gap between pregnancies increases the risk of complications in the next pregnancy. Credit:Richard Jaimes/Unsp

Updated on:March 09,2024

Fatigue, weakness and pelvic pain: Vascular problems are different for women

by Mike Clark,Rush University Medical CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFeeling more tired than usual? Experiencing pelvic pain? It could be a problem with your arteries and veins.Vascular

Updated on: May 08,2024

Fatigue, weakness and pelvic pain: Vascular problems are different for women

by Mike Clark,Rush University Medical CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFeeling more tired than usual? Experiencing pelvic pain? It could be a problem with your arteries and veins.Vascular

Updated on:May 08,2024

Herbals in pregnancy may endanger mom, baby

by Amy Norton, Healthday Reporter(HealthDay)—During pregnancy, even harmless-sounding "natural" supplements should be avoided, a new research review suggests.The review of 74 published studi

Updated on: April 18,2024

Herbals in pregnancy may endanger mom, baby

by Amy Norton, Healthday Reporter(HealthDay)—During pregnancy, even harmless-sounding "natural" supplements should be avoided, a new research review suggests.The review of 74 published studi

Updated on:April 18,2024