New survey examines status of abortion laws in Texas, California, Arizona

by Sally Strong,University of HoustonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn the year since the Supreme Court of the United States handed down its landmark Dobbs decision, the U.S. stepped away fro

Updated on: February 18,2024

New survey examines status of abortion laws in Texas, California, Arizona

by Sally Strong,University of HoustonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn the year since the Supreme Court of the United States handed down its landmark Dobbs decision, the U.S. stepped away fro

Updated on:February 18,2024

Car exhaust could harm a woman's pregnancy

by Cara MurezAir pollution from heavy traffic may be driving pregnancy complications and health concerns for infants.Researchers who matched more than 60,000birth recordswith air-monitorin

Updated on: January 15,2024

Car exhaust could harm a woman's pregnancy

by Cara MurezAir pollution from heavy traffic may be driving pregnancy complications and health concerns for infants.Researchers who matched more than 60,000birth recordswith air-monitorin

Updated on:January 15,2024

Stillbirth is not just stillbirth—more information is needed

by University of QueenslandAustralia ranked poorly in reducing its stillbirth rate over the past 15 years. Credit: University of QueenslandForty two babies are stillborn in Australia every week,

Updated on: March 05,2024

Stillbirth is not just stillbirth—more information is needed

by University of QueenslandAustralia ranked poorly in reducing its stillbirth rate over the past 15 years. Credit: University of QueenslandForty two babies are stillborn in Australia every week,

Updated on:March 05,2024

Prenatal screening for Down's syndrome seen as 'routine practice'

by Cardiff UniversityCredit: Cardiff UniversityOptional prenatal screening for Down's syndrome has become a 'normal' part of pregnancy, with consequences for women and their partners,

Updated on: March 02,2024

Prenatal screening for Down's syndrome seen as 'routine practice'

by Cardiff UniversityCredit: Cardiff UniversityOptional prenatal screening for Down's syndrome has become a 'normal' part of pregnancy, with consequences for women and their partners,

Updated on:March 02,2024

Exposure to marijuana in the womb may increase risk of addiction to opioids later in life, study finds

byUniversity of Maryland School of MedicineCue- and reward-evoked NAc dopamine release events during food PR responding. Credit:Science Advances(2024). DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.adq5652Wit

Updated on: November 23,2024

Exposure to marijuana in the womb may increase risk of addiction to opioids later in life, study finds

byUniversity of Maryland School of MedicineCue- and reward-evoked NAc dopamine release events during food PR responding. Credit:Science Advances(2024). DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.adq5652Wit

Updated on:November 23,2024

Perinatal transmission of COVID-19 unlikely with correct hygiene

(HealthDay)—If correct hygiene procedures are undertaken, perinatal transmission of COVID-19 is unlikely to occur, according to a study published online July 23 inThe Lancet Child & Adolesce

Updated on: March 23,2024

Perinatal transmission of COVID-19 unlikely with correct hygiene

(HealthDay)—If correct hygiene procedures are undertaken, perinatal transmission of COVID-19 is unlikely to occur, according to a study published online July 23 inThe Lancet Child & Adolesce

Updated on:March 23,2024

Expectant mothers' pregnancy-related anxiety may alter how infant brains respond to sad speech

by Aalto UniversityThe brain scanning equipment uses fibre optics held to the baby's head with a gauze. Credit: University of Turku & Aalto UniversityA study has shown a potential link be

Updated on: March 19,2024

Expectant mothers' pregnancy-related anxiety may alter how infant brains respond to sad speech

by Aalto UniversityThe brain scanning equipment uses fibre optics held to the baby's head with a gauze. Credit: University of Turku & Aalto UniversityA study has shown a potential link be

Updated on:March 19,2024

Ovarian cysts should be 'watched' rather than removed: study

by Imperial College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainWomen may not need to undergo surgery for non-cancerous ovarian cysts, avoiding potential surgical complications.This is the finding of new rese

Updated on: June 28,2024

Ovarian cysts should be 'watched' rather than removed: study

by Imperial College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainWomen may not need to undergo surgery for non-cancerous ovarian cysts, avoiding potential surgical complications.This is the finding of new rese

Updated on:June 28,2024

Early births—between 34 and 37 weeks—for moms with pre-eclampsia can reduce baby and mother deaths

by Alice Beardmore-Gray,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainAbouta half-millionbabies die each year as a result of pre-eclampsia, an aggressive and potentially life-threatening

Updated on: January 16,2024

Early births—between 34 and 37 weeks—for moms with pre-eclampsia can reduce baby and mother deaths

by Alice Beardmore-Gray,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainAbouta half-millionbabies die each year as a result of pre-eclampsia, an aggressive and potentially life-threatening

Updated on:January 16,2024

State abortion access key factor in future US doctors' training (residency) choices, finds study

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainState access to abortion is a key factor in choosing where to apply for residency (training) programs for around three out of four futur

Updated on: January 13,2024

State abortion access key factor in future US doctors' training (residency) choices, finds study

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainState access to abortion is a key factor in choosing where to apply for residency (training) programs for around three out of four futur

Updated on:January 13,2024