Early dengue virus infection could 'defuse' Zika virus

by German Center for Infection ResearchMosquitoes of the Aedes albopictus species transmit various viruses, e.g. the dengue virus. Credit: cdc_James Gathany"We now know for sure that Zika virus i

Updated on: April 01,2024

Early dengue virus infection could 'defuse' Zika virus

by German Center for Infection ResearchMosquitoes of the Aedes albopictus species transmit various viruses, e.g. the dengue virus. Credit: cdc_James Gathany"We now know for sure that Zika virus i

Updated on:April 01,2024

In US, relaxed IVF laws help would-be parents realize dreams

by Ivan CouronneCindy Luna holds her son Mateo, born via in-vitro fertilization in 2017, at the family's Virginia homeFreezing your eggs, getting pregnant after the age of 50, choosing the baby&#3

Updated on: March 09,2024

In US, relaxed IVF laws help would-be parents realize dreams

by Ivan CouronneCindy Luna holds her son Mateo, born via in-vitro fertilization in 2017, at the family's Virginia homeFreezing your eggs, getting pregnant after the age of 50, choosing the baby&#3

Updated on:March 09,2024

Study finds some women may be at higher risk of death from COVID-19

by Florida International UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMore men than women are dying from COVID-19. Many studies suggest that hormones may give women the upper hand. But not all wome

Updated on: June 04,2024

Study finds some women may be at higher risk of death from COVID-19

by Florida International UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMore men than women are dying from COVID-19. Many studies suggest that hormones may give women the upper hand. But not all wome

Updated on:June 04,2024

Pregnancy hypertension risk increased by traffic-related air pollution

by National Institutes of HealthA new report from the National Toxicology Program (NTP) suggests that traffic-related air pollution increases a pregnant woman's risk for dangerous increases i

Updated on: April 23,2024

Pregnancy hypertension risk increased by traffic-related air pollution

by National Institutes of HealthA new report from the National Toxicology Program (NTP) suggests that traffic-related air pollution increases a pregnant woman's risk for dangerous increases i

Updated on:April 23,2024

Pregnancy-specific alcohol policies may not work

by Lori SolomonMost pregnancy-specific alcohol policies are not associated with decreased odds of infant injuries or morbidities, according to a study published online Aug. 3 inJAMA Network Open

Updated on: January 19,2024

Pregnancy-specific alcohol policies may not work

by Lori SolomonMost pregnancy-specific alcohol policies are not associated with decreased odds of infant injuries or morbidities, according to a study published online Aug. 3 inJAMA Network Open

Updated on:January 19,2024

2020 to 2021 saw no change in overall fetal mortality rates

by Elana GotkineFrom 2020 to 2021, there was no change in overall, early, or late fetal mortality rates, according to a JanuaryVital Statistics Rapid Releasereport, a publication from the

Updated on: March 12,2024

2020 to 2021 saw no change in overall fetal mortality rates

by Elana GotkineFrom 2020 to 2021, there was no change in overall, early, or late fetal mortality rates, according to a JanuaryVital Statistics Rapid Releasereport, a publication from the

Updated on:March 12,2024

90-day vaginal ring shows promise as method for preventing both HIV and pregnancy

by Microbicide Trials NetworkCredit: CC0 Public DomainA vaginal ring containing the antiretroviral drug dapivirine and the contraceptive hormone levonorgestrel delivered sustained levels of each drug

Updated on: March 09,2024

90-day vaginal ring shows promise as method for preventing both HIV and pregnancy

by Microbicide Trials NetworkCredit: CC0 Public DomainA vaginal ring containing the antiretroviral drug dapivirine and the contraceptive hormone levonorgestrel delivered sustained levels of each drug

Updated on:March 09,2024

Births registered in United States decreased in 2019

(HealthDay)—There was a decrease in births in the United States in 2019 compared with 2018, according to the March 23National Vital Statistics Reports, a publication from the U.S. Centers for Di

Updated on: March 12,2024

Births registered in United States decreased in 2019

(HealthDay)—There was a decrease in births in the United States in 2019 compared with 2018, according to the March 23National Vital Statistics Reports, a publication from the U.S. Centers for Di

Updated on:March 12,2024

Even moderate alcohol usage during pregnancy linked to birth abnormalities, researchers find

by University of New MexicoCredit: CC0 Public DomainUniversity of New Mexico researchers have found that even low to moderate alcohol use by pregnant patients may contribute to subtle changes in

Updated on: April 06,2024

Even moderate alcohol usage during pregnancy linked to birth abnormalities, researchers find

by University of New MexicoCredit: CC0 Public DomainUniversity of New Mexico researchers have found that even low to moderate alcohol use by pregnant patients may contribute to subtle changes in

Updated on:April 06,2024

Study shows pregnant women admitted to intensive care in Scotland are 12 times more likely to experience a stillbirth

by University of EdinburghCredit: CC0 Public DomainWomen who require intensive care when pregnant are more likely to die compared with women who are not admitted—an excess risk that persists for

Updated on: June 15,2024

Study shows pregnant women admitted to intensive care in Scotland are 12 times more likely to experience a stillbirth

by University of EdinburghCredit: CC0 Public DomainWomen who require intensive care when pregnant are more likely to die compared with women who are not admitted—an excess risk that persists for

Updated on:June 15,2024