CDC: Preterm births increased in US during 2014-2016

(HealthDay)—During 2014 to 2016, the rate of preterm births in the United States increased, according to a June data brief published by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Nation

Updated on: March 13,2024

CDC: Preterm births increased in US during 2014-2016

(HealthDay)—During 2014 to 2016, the rate of preterm births in the United States increased, according to a June data brief published by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Nation

Updated on:March 13,2024

Giving birth outside of working hours in England is safe, suggests study

byCity University LondonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study suggests that between 2005 and 2014, for almost all births in England, being born outside of working hours did not carry a s

Updated on: February 18,2024

Giving birth outside of working hours in England is safe, suggests study

byCity University LondonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study suggests that between 2005 and 2014, for almost all births in England, being born outside of working hours did not carry a s

Updated on:February 18,2024

Study finds celebrity disclosures increase discussion of miscarriage on Twitter

by Boston University School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new Boston University School of Public Health (BUSPH) study characterizes how Twitter users discuss miscarriage and preterm birth

Updated on: June 05,2024

Study finds celebrity disclosures increase discussion of miscarriage on Twitter

by Boston University School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new Boston University School of Public Health (BUSPH) study characterizes how Twitter users discuss miscarriage and preterm birth

Updated on:June 05,2024

Prasterone shows promise in reducing severity of urinary urge incontinence

by North American Menopause Society (NAMS)Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBecause of a decrease in estrogen, menopause is often accompanied by multiple vaginal and urinary issues. To date, most treat

Updated on: March 02,2024

Prasterone shows promise in reducing severity of urinary urge incontinence

by North American Menopause Society (NAMS)Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBecause of a decrease in estrogen, menopause is often accompanied by multiple vaginal and urinary issues. To date, most treat

Updated on:March 02,2024

ACOG: Opioid agonist Rx first choice in affected pregnancies

(HealthDay)—While opioid agonist pharmacotherapy continues to be the recommended therapy for pregnant women with an opioid use disorder, medically supervised withdrawal can be considered under the car

Updated on: March 12,2024

ACOG: Opioid agonist Rx first choice in affected pregnancies

(HealthDay)—While opioid agonist pharmacotherapy continues to be the recommended therapy for pregnant women with an opioid use disorder, medically supervised withdrawal can be considered under the car

Updated on:March 12,2024

Around 60 percent of pregnant women got flu shot in 2019 to 2020

(HealthDay)—About 61 percent of pregnant women received the influenza vaccination and 56.6 percent received the reduced diphtheria toxoid and acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccination in 2019 to 2020, ac

Updated on: March 12,2024

Around 60 percent of pregnant women got flu shot in 2019 to 2020

(HealthDay)—About 61 percent of pregnant women received the influenza vaccination and 56.6 percent received the reduced diphtheria toxoid and acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccination in 2019 to 2020, ac

Updated on:March 12,2024

The 5:2 diet: A good choice for gestational diabetes

by University of South AustraliaCredit: CC0 Public DomainWeight loss after gestational diabetes can prevent the onset of type 2 diabetes. Yet finding the most effective way to lose weight and kee

Updated on: March 12,2024

The 5:2 diet: A good choice for gestational diabetes

by University of South AustraliaCredit: CC0 Public DomainWeight loss after gestational diabetes can prevent the onset of type 2 diabetes. Yet finding the most effective way to lose weight and kee

Updated on:March 12,2024

Insomnia, sleep apnea nearly double the risk of preterm delivery before 34 weeks

by Laura Kurtzman,University of California, San FranciscoPregnancy test. Credit: public domainPregnant women who are diagnosed with sleep disorders such as sleep apnea and insomnia appear to be

Updated on: March 02,2024

Insomnia, sleep apnea nearly double the risk of preterm delivery before 34 weeks

by Laura Kurtzman,University of California, San FranciscoPregnancy test. Credit: public domainPregnant women who are diagnosed with sleep disorders such as sleep apnea and insomnia appear to be

Updated on:March 02,2024

Maryland is training more health workers to offer abortion care

by Sarah Varney, KFF Health NewsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn the two counties around nurse practitioner Samantha Marsee's clinic in rural northeastern Maryland, there's not a single cli

Updated on: November 23,2024

Maryland is training more health workers to offer abortion care

by Sarah Varney, KFF Health NewsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn the two counties around nurse practitioner Samantha Marsee's clinic in rural northeastern Maryland, there's not a single cli

Updated on:November 23,2024

Why women with multiple sclerosis get better when pregnant

byLinköping UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainWomen suffering from the autoimmune disease multiple sclerosis temporarily get much better when pregnant. Researchers have now identified the benef

Updated on: February 18,2024

Why women with multiple sclerosis get better when pregnant

byLinköping UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainWomen suffering from the autoimmune disease multiple sclerosis temporarily get much better when pregnant. Researchers have now identified the benef

Updated on:February 18,2024