African American veterans with PTSD have higher risk of re-hospitalization after stroke, finds study

by American Heart AssociationCredit:Stroke(2024). DOI: 10.1161/STROKEAHA.123.044795After a stroke, African American veterans previously diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (

Updated on: March 19,2024

African American veterans with PTSD have higher risk of re-hospitalization after stroke, finds study

by American Heart AssociationCredit:Stroke(2024). DOI: 10.1161/STROKEAHA.123.044795After a stroke, African American veterans previously diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (

Updated on:March 19,2024

US regulators approve new type of contraceptive gel

by Linda A. JohnsonThis May 2020 photo shows Phexxi, a contraceptive made by San Diego-based Evofem Bioscience. The Food and Drug Administration on Friday, May 22, 2020 approved the new contraceptive.

Updated on: March 02,2024

US regulators approve new type of contraceptive gel

by Linda A. JohnsonThis May 2020 photo shows Phexxi, a contraceptive made by San Diego-based Evofem Bioscience. The Food and Drug Administration on Friday, May 22, 2020 approved the new contraceptive.

Updated on:March 02,2024

BPA exposure of the placenta could affect fetal brain development

by University of Missouri3D chemical structure of bisphenol A. Credit: Edgar181 via Wikimedia CommonsIn a new study, scientists at the University of Missouri demonstrate the direct transmission o

Updated on: March 13,2024

BPA exposure of the placenta could affect fetal brain development

by University of Missouri3D chemical structure of bisphenol A. Credit: Edgar181 via Wikimedia CommonsIn a new study, scientists at the University of Missouri demonstrate the direct transmission o

Updated on:March 13,2024

Benzodiazepine use before conception is linked to increased risk of ectopic pregnancy

by European Society of Human Reproduction and EmbryologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainWomen who use a class of tranquilisers called benzodiazepines before becoming pregnant are at greater risk of ecto

Updated on: April 11,2024

Benzodiazepine use before conception is linked to increased risk of ectopic pregnancy

by European Society of Human Reproduction and EmbryologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainWomen who use a class of tranquilisers called benzodiazepines before becoming pregnant are at greater risk of ecto

Updated on:April 11,2024

How COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy may protect babies after birth

by Deedee StiepanCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainGetting vaccinated for COVID-19 during pregnancy might protect not only the pregnant woman, but also the baby after birth. That's what a recent Ce

Updated on: March 02,2024

How COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy may protect babies after birth

by Deedee StiepanCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainGetting vaccinated for COVID-19 during pregnancy might protect not only the pregnant woman, but also the baby after birth. That's what a recent Ce

Updated on:March 02,2024

Women taking probiotics during pregnancy might have lower pre-eclampsia and premature birth risk

by British Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainProbiotics taken during pregnancy might help lower the risks of pre-eclampsia and premature birth, suggests observational research in the online

Updated on: April 18,2024

Women taking probiotics during pregnancy might have lower pre-eclampsia and premature birth risk

by British Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainProbiotics taken during pregnancy might help lower the risks of pre-eclampsia and premature birth, suggests observational research in the online

Updated on:April 18,2024

Mentally ill at risk of dangerous pregnancy complication

by University of Western AustraliaCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research by Murdoch University and The University of Western Australia has revealed that women with severe mental illness have a gre

Updated on: April 29,2024

Mentally ill at risk of dangerous pregnancy complication

by University of Western AustraliaCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research by Murdoch University and The University of Western Australia has revealed that women with severe mental illness have a gre

Updated on:April 29,2024

New study identifies risk factors associated with low birth weight

by Swansea UniversitySignificant factors associated with the risk low birth weight among the overall study population. GP, general practitioner; LA, local authority; PEDW, Patient Episode Databas

Updated on: May 11,2024

New study identifies risk factors associated with low birth weight

by Swansea UniversitySignificant factors associated with the risk low birth weight among the overall study population. GP, general practitioner; LA, local authority; PEDW, Patient Episode Databas

Updated on:May 11,2024

'Mini-placentas' help scientists understand the causes of pre-eclampsia and pregnancy disorders

by University of CambridgePlacental organoid (circle in the center). Trophoblast cells are invading out of the organoid, mimicking placental cells invading the uterus in the early weeks of pregna

Updated on: March 07,2024

'Mini-placentas' help scientists understand the causes of pre-eclampsia and pregnancy disorders

by University of CambridgePlacental organoid (circle in the center). Trophoblast cells are invading out of the organoid, mimicking placental cells invading the uterus in the early weeks of pregna

Updated on:March 07,2024

COVID delays in IVF treatment has biggest impact on women over 40

by University of AberdeenCredit: CC0 Public DomainDelays to IVF treatment brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic could reduce the amount of live births in women over 40 by almost a quarter.COVID

Updated on: March 13,2024

COVID delays in IVF treatment has biggest impact on women over 40

by University of AberdeenCredit: CC0 Public DomainDelays to IVF treatment brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic could reduce the amount of live births in women over 40 by almost a quarter.COVID

Updated on:March 13,2024