Vaginal microbiota seeding improves the neurodevelopment of babies born via C-section, reveals triple-blind trial

byCell PressTriple-blind randomized controlled trial shows that maternal vaginal microbiota seeding has positive effects. Credit:Cell Host & MicrobeTransferring the mother's vagina

Updated on: February 18,2024

Vaginal microbiota seeding improves the neurodevelopment of babies born via C-section, reveals triple-blind trial

byCell PressTriple-blind randomized controlled trial shows that maternal vaginal microbiota seeding has positive effects. Credit:Cell Host & MicrobeTransferring the mother's vagina

Updated on:February 18,2024

Specialized cells teach the mother's immune system to maintain a healthy pregnancy

by Eva Gillis-Buck, James Gardner, Tippi MacKenzie,The ConversationDuring pregnancy, the body’s specialized immune cells must learn to recognize the fetus as part of the self so that they don’t

Updated on: March 21,2024

Specialized cells teach the mother's immune system to maintain a healthy pregnancy

by Eva Gillis-Buck, James Gardner, Tippi MacKenzie,The ConversationDuring pregnancy, the body’s specialized immune cells must learn to recognize the fetus as part of the self so that they don’t

Updated on:March 21,2024

Study reveals confusing mishmash of newborn bathing practices at US hospitals

by University of VirginiaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA nationwide survey of hospitals has revealed a wide variety of approaches to newborn skincare—including the timing of the first bath—tha

Updated on: May 27,2024

Study reveals confusing mishmash of newborn bathing practices at US hospitals

by University of VirginiaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA nationwide survey of hospitals has revealed a wide variety of approaches to newborn skincare—including the timing of the first bath—tha

Updated on:May 27,2024

Filling data gaps to assess the role of education in fertility decline

by Ansa Heyl,International Institute for Applied Systems AnalysisCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers from the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) have introduc

Updated on: January 13,2024

Filling data gaps to assess the role of education in fertility decline

by Ansa Heyl,International Institute for Applied Systems AnalysisCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers from the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) have introduc

Updated on:January 13,2024

Improving blood pressure control after pregnancy found to have long-term cardiovascular benefits

byAmerican Heart AssociationThe Overall 24-Hour Average Blood Pressure at Visit 4. Central tendency is the mean 24-hour average blood pressure for each participant at approximately 9 months post

Updated on: January 15,2024

Improving blood pressure control after pregnancy found to have long-term cardiovascular benefits

byAmerican Heart AssociationThe Overall 24-Hour Average Blood Pressure at Visit 4. Central tendency is the mean 24-hour average blood pressure for each participant at approximately 9 months post

Updated on:January 15,2024

Expecting? Stay heart-healthy for you and your baby

by Cara MurezIt's never too late for an expectant mom to adopt healthy habits for her baby and herself.The American Heart Association (AHA) offers some heart-healthy tips."Pregnancy is often

Updated on: January 12,2024

Expecting? Stay heart-healthy for you and your baby

by Cara MurezIt's never too late for an expectant mom to adopt healthy habits for her baby and herself.The American Heart Association (AHA) offers some heart-healthy tips."Pregnancy is often

Updated on:January 12,2024

ChatGPT candidate performs well in obstetrics and gynecology clinical examination, compared to human candidates

byNational University of SingaporeViolin plots of ChatGPT and human scores from 7 stations. A, ChatGPT median and quartile values from seven stations. B, The ChatGPT median values (fuchsia dots)

Updated on: February 18,2024

ChatGPT candidate performs well in obstetrics and gynecology clinical examination, compared to human candidates

byNational University of SingaporeViolin plots of ChatGPT and human scores from 7 stations. A, ChatGPT median and quartile values from seven stations. B, The ChatGPT median values (fuchsia dots)

Updated on:February 18,2024

Researchers identify gynecological concerns of caregivers of young girls and women with Down syndrome

byAmerican Academy of Family PhysiciansCaregiver concerns about menstrual cycles. Credit:The Annals of Family Medicine(2023). DOI: 10.1370/afm.2993Brazilian researchers conducted a c

Updated on: January 19,2024

Researchers identify gynecological concerns of caregivers of young girls and women with Down syndrome

byAmerican Academy of Family PhysiciansCaregiver concerns about menstrual cycles. Credit:The Annals of Family Medicine(2023). DOI: 10.1370/afm.2993Brazilian researchers conducted a c

Updated on:January 19,2024

Researchers determine factors associated with ovary removal in patients with ovarian torsion

by Boston University School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainOvarian torsion can cause severe pain and other symptoms because the ovary is not receiving enough blood due to twisting of its blo

Updated on: May 23,2024

Researchers determine factors associated with ovary removal in patients with ovarian torsion

by Boston University School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainOvarian torsion can cause severe pain and other symptoms because the ovary is not receiving enough blood due to twisting of its blo

Updated on:May 23,2024

Study investigates link between lactation and visceral, pericardial fat

by Texas Tech UniversityTTUHSC's Duke Appiah, Ph.D., and a team of collaborators recently completed a study to see if the presence of excess visceral and pericardial fat results in a lower ri

Updated on: May 21,2024

Study investigates link between lactation and visceral, pericardial fat

by Texas Tech UniversityTTUHSC's Duke Appiah, Ph.D., and a team of collaborators recently completed a study to see if the presence of excess visceral and pericardial fat results in a lower ri

Updated on:May 21,2024