Drop in infant mortality mainly due to drop across maternal age

(HealthDay)—Most of the decline in infant mortality rates from 2000 to 2017 was due to declines in rates across maternal age groups, according to the June 25National Vital Statistics Reports, a

Updated on: May 05,2024

Drop in infant mortality mainly due to drop across maternal age

(HealthDay)—Most of the decline in infant mortality rates from 2000 to 2017 was due to declines in rates across maternal age groups, according to the June 25National Vital Statistics Reports, a

Updated on:May 05,2024

Screening for bacterial vaginosis in pregnancy not advised

(HealthDay)—The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends against screening for bacterial vaginosis in pregnant women who are not at increased risk for preterm delivery; for pregnant wom

Updated on: July 01,2024

Screening for bacterial vaginosis in pregnancy not advised

(HealthDay)—The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends against screening for bacterial vaginosis in pregnant women who are not at increased risk for preterm delivery; for pregnant wom

Updated on:July 01,2024

Access to contraceptives translates into more bachelor's degrees for women in Colorado

by University of Colorado DenverCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAccess to contraceptives increases college completion rates among women, according to a new study led by a professor at the Unive

Updated on: April 07,2024

Access to contraceptives translates into more bachelor's degrees for women in Colorado

by University of Colorado DenverCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAccess to contraceptives increases college completion rates among women, according to a new study led by a professor at the Unive

Updated on:April 07,2024

Understanding social media discussions about female genital mutilation

byPublic Library of ScienceCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainConversations on social media about female genital mutilation (FGM) have not changed dramatically over the five years to 2020, accordi

Updated on: January 19,2024

Understanding social media discussions about female genital mutilation

byPublic Library of ScienceCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainConversations on social media about female genital mutilation (FGM) have not changed dramatically over the five years to 2020, accordi

Updated on:January 19,2024

Air pollution exposure during pregnancy may boost babies' obesity risk

by Lisa Marshall,University of Colorado at BoulderCredit: CC0 Public DomainWomen exposed to higher levels of air pollution during pregnancy have babies who grow unusually fast in the first month

Updated on: April 16,2024

Air pollution exposure during pregnancy may boost babies' obesity risk

by Lisa Marshall,University of Colorado at BoulderCredit: CC0 Public DomainWomen exposed to higher levels of air pollution during pregnancy have babies who grow unusually fast in the first month

Updated on:April 16,2024

RSV study reveals age when infants are most vulnerable to asthma

by Lachlan Gilbert,University of New South WalesCredit: AI-generated imageNew research suggests a maternal vaccination against RSV should be augmented with active immunisation in a child's f

Updated on: March 05,2024

RSV study reveals age when infants are most vulnerable to asthma

by Lachlan Gilbert,University of New South WalesCredit: AI-generated imageNew research suggests a maternal vaccination against RSV should be augmented with active immunisation in a child's f

Updated on:March 05,2024

Certain antibiotics during pregnancy may increase risk of birth defects

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study has found links between certain antibiotics during pregnancy and major congenital malformations in newborns.The study included an analysis of informat

Updated on: March 05,2024

Certain antibiotics during pregnancy may increase risk of birth defects

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study has found links between certain antibiotics during pregnancy and major congenital malformations in newborns.The study included an analysis of informat

Updated on:March 05,2024

Rapid bicarbonate bolus post extensive neonatal resuscitation leads to increased perfusion to the heart and brain

by American Pediatric SocietyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study examines the effect of rapid infusion of 2meq/kg of sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3) in an ovine model on gas exchange and co

Updated on: March 09,2024

Rapid bicarbonate bolus post extensive neonatal resuscitation leads to increased perfusion to the heart and brain

by American Pediatric SocietyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study examines the effect of rapid infusion of 2meq/kg of sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3) in an ovine model on gas exchange and co

Updated on:March 09,2024

'No place for a mother': S. Korea battles to raise birth rate

by Jung HawonSouth Korea's fertility rate—the number of children a woman is expected to have in her lifetime—fell to 0.95 in the third quarter of 2018, the first time it has dropped below 1 and fa

Updated on: March 09,2024

'No place for a mother': S. Korea battles to raise birth rate

by Jung HawonSouth Korea's fertility rate—the number of children a woman is expected to have in her lifetime—fell to 0.95 in the third quarter of 2018, the first time it has dropped below 1 and fa

Updated on:March 09,2024

Hairdressers, beauticians, accountants may be at heightened risk of ovarian cancer, study finds

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHairdressers, beauticians, and accountants are among certain job roles that may be associated with a heightened risk of ovarian cancer,

Updated on: January 19,2024

Hairdressers, beauticians, accountants may be at heightened risk of ovarian cancer, study finds

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHairdressers, beauticians, and accountants are among certain job roles that may be associated with a heightened risk of ovarian cancer,

Updated on:January 19,2024