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

Researchers gain insight into little-understood pregnancy complication

by University of LiverpoolCredit: CC0 Public DomainUniversity of Liverpool researchers, dedicated to improving the health of women and babies, have led one of the largest studies to understand th

Updated on: June 15,2024

Researchers gain insight into little-understood pregnancy complication

by University of LiverpoolCredit: CC0 Public DomainUniversity of Liverpool researchers, dedicated to improving the health of women and babies, have led one of the largest studies to understand th

Updated on:June 15,2024

Stress affects fetus' ability to absorb iron, study finds

by Barbara Clements,University of WashingtonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIf a woman experiences chronic stress late in her pregnancy, it can affect her fetus' ability to absorb iron by a

Updated on: June 04,2024

Stress affects fetus' ability to absorb iron, study finds

by Barbara Clements,University of WashingtonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIf a woman experiences chronic stress late in her pregnancy, it can affect her fetus' ability to absorb iron by a

Updated on:June 04,2024

Perinatal depression screenings may not detect women having suicidal thoughts, study finds

by Sharita Forrest,University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignPerinatal depression screenings may overlook a significant proportion of women who are having suicidal thoughts, according to a new s

Updated on: June 04,2024

Perinatal depression screenings may not detect women having suicidal thoughts, study finds

by Sharita Forrest,University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignPerinatal depression screenings may overlook a significant proportion of women who are having suicidal thoughts, according to a new s

Updated on:June 04,2024

Expanding Medicaid led to decreased postpartum hospitalizations

by Brown UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAccording to health care experts, the benefits for brand-new parents and their infants having access to health care during pregnancy as well a

Updated on: May 09,2024

Expanding Medicaid led to decreased postpartum hospitalizations

by Brown UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAccording to health care experts, the benefits for brand-new parents and their infants having access to health care during pregnancy as well a

Updated on:May 09,2024

New research partnership makes childbirth safer in Mozambique

by Nazeem Muhajarine,The ConversationIn Mozambique, gender-based violence, early marriage and early pregnancy all play a part in compromising the health of mothers and infants. Credit: Nazeem Mu

Updated on: March 09,2024

New research partnership makes childbirth safer in Mozambique

by Nazeem Muhajarine,The ConversationIn Mozambique, gender-based violence, early marriage and early pregnancy all play a part in compromising the health of mothers and infants. Credit: Nazeem Mu

Updated on:March 09,2024

Healthy diet and exercise during pregnancy could lead to healthier children, study finds

by King's College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research shows improving the lifestyle of women with obesity during pregnancy could mean long-term cardiovascular benefits for their child

Updated on: June 04,2024

Healthy diet and exercise during pregnancy could lead to healthier children, study finds

by King's College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research shows improving the lifestyle of women with obesity during pregnancy could mean long-term cardiovascular benefits for their child

Updated on:June 04,2024

Epilepsy register helps deliver healthy babies, huge savings, study finds

by Monash UniversityDanielle Heaven and her son Callum, 10, (pictured right) and daughter Luci, 8. Credit: Monash UniversityAn Australian register set up to help pregnant women with epilepsy has

Updated on: June 07,2024

Epilepsy register helps deliver healthy babies, huge savings, study finds

by Monash UniversityDanielle Heaven and her son Callum, 10, (pictured right) and daughter Luci, 8. Credit: Monash UniversityAn Australian register set up to help pregnant women with epilepsy has

Updated on:June 07,2024

Research claims cannabis use can cause chromosomal damage, increasing cancer risk and harming offspring

by Society for the Study of AddictionCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCannabis use causes cellular damage that increases the risk of highly cancerous tumors, according to a paperpublished

Updated on: November 23,2024

Research claims cannabis use can cause chromosomal damage, increasing cancer risk and harming offspring

by Society for the Study of AddictionCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCannabis use causes cellular damage that increases the risk of highly cancerous tumors, according to a paperpublished

Updated on:November 23,2024

Diabetes during pregnancy can cause serious problems later—mothers need proper screening after birth

by Phyllis Ohene-Agyei,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageA growing number of women experiencehigh blood sugar levels during pregnancywhich typically resolve after birth.Known

Updated on: February 18,2025

Diabetes during pregnancy can cause serious problems later—mothers need proper screening after birth

by Phyllis Ohene-Agyei,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageA growing number of women experiencehigh blood sugar levels during pregnancywhich typically resolve after birth.Known

Updated on:February 18,2025