Finding the right birth control for you

by Carrie Macmillan,Yale UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhen it comes to birth control, many preconceived notions may influence which method a woman chooses.Whether it's the belief

Updated on: April 01,2024

Finding the right birth control for you

by Carrie Macmillan,Yale UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhen it comes to birth control, many preconceived notions may influence which method a woman chooses.Whether it's the belief

Updated on:April 01,2024

Women with polycystic ovary syndrome may face increased risk of death

byThe Endocrine SocietyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPeople with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) have a 47% increased risk for death at a younger age compared with those without the conditi

Updated on: February 18,2024

Women with polycystic ovary syndrome may face increased risk of death

byThe Endocrine SocietyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPeople with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) have a 47% increased risk for death at a younger age compared with those without the conditi

Updated on:February 18,2024

Implanting aged oocytes in young follicles can produce rejuvenated eggs, researchers find

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressSchematic summary of the subprocesses contributing to the rejuvenation of aged oocytes by young granulosa cells. Credit:Nature Aging(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s43587

Updated on: September 25,2024

Implanting aged oocytes in young follicles can produce rejuvenated eggs, researchers find

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressSchematic summary of the subprocesses contributing to the rejuvenation of aged oocytes by young granulosa cells. Credit:Nature Aging(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s43587

Updated on:September 25,2024

Exposure to 'forever chemicals' during pregnancy linked to increased risk of obesity in kids

byBrown UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe risks of exposure to "forever chemicals" start even before birth, a new study confirms, potentially setting up children for futur

Updated on: February 18,2024

Exposure to 'forever chemicals' during pregnancy linked to increased risk of obesity in kids

byBrown UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe risks of exposure to "forever chemicals" start even before birth, a new study confirms, potentially setting up children for futur

Updated on:February 18,2024

Birth-related PTSD is overlooked in Australia, says study

byUniversity of SydneyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearch by University of Sydney psychologists examining post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among Australian mothers shows that about a

Updated on: January 19,2024

Birth-related PTSD is overlooked in Australia, says study

byUniversity of SydneyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearch by University of Sydney psychologists examining post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among Australian mothers shows that about a

Updated on:January 19,2024

Study finds adversity experienced during childhood or pregnancy affects the gut microbiome across generations

by Holly Ober,University of California, Los AngelesBecause babies acquire their first gut microbes passing through their mother’s birth canal, mothers’ microbiomes form the basis of their offspr

Updated on: January 19,2024

Study finds adversity experienced during childhood or pregnancy affects the gut microbiome across generations

by Holly Ober,University of California, Los AngelesBecause babies acquire their first gut microbes passing through their mother’s birth canal, mothers’ microbiomes form the basis of their offspr

Updated on:January 19,2024

Family history of mental illness ups odds for postpartum depression

by Amy NortonPregnant women with a family history of any mental health condition may be at increased risk of depression after giving birth, a new research review finds.In an analysis of 26 studies, re

Updated on: April 29,2024

Family history of mental illness ups odds for postpartum depression

by Amy NortonPregnant women with a family history of any mental health condition may be at increased risk of depression after giving birth, a new research review finds.In an analysis of 26 studies, re

Updated on:April 29,2024

New clues in puzzle over pre-eclampsia and cholesterol regulation

by University of NottinghamCredit: University of NottinghamScientists studying a mystery link between the dangerous pregnancy complication pre-eclampsia and an increased risk of heart disease in

Updated on: March 02,2024

New clues in puzzle over pre-eclampsia and cholesterol regulation

by University of NottinghamCredit: University of NottinghamScientists studying a mystery link between the dangerous pregnancy complication pre-eclampsia and an increased risk of heart disease in

Updated on:March 02,2024

Disparities in access to prenatal care based on citizenship status and education level

by The Mount Sinai HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainImmigrant pregnant people faced persistent inequities in obtaining timely prenatal care as compared with native-born pregnant people in the Uni

Updated on: April 08,2024

Disparities in access to prenatal care based on citizenship status and education level

by The Mount Sinai HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainImmigrant pregnant people faced persistent inequities in obtaining timely prenatal care as compared with native-born pregnant people in the Uni

Updated on:April 08,2024

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