Joint study unveils how COVID-19 adversely impacts placenta during pregnancy

byHong Kong University of Science and TechnologyThe team analyzes different cell types in placenta by single-nuclei assays and reveals that significant alterations in gene regulation affected by

Updated on: January 21,2024

Joint study unveils how COVID-19 adversely impacts placenta during pregnancy

byHong Kong University of Science and TechnologyThe team analyzes different cell types in placenta by single-nuclei assays and reveals that significant alterations in gene regulation affected by

Updated on:January 21,2024

Hormonal contraceptive users process stress differently at the molecular and psychological level, finds study

byUniversity of California, Los AngelesSubjective stress levels and positivity of moods before and after the Trier Social Stress Test (TSST). Women reported increased stress and decreased positi

Updated on: January 13,2024

Hormonal contraceptive users process stress differently at the molecular and psychological level, finds study

byUniversity of California, Los AngelesSubjective stress levels and positivity of moods before and after the Trier Social Stress Test (TSST). Women reported increased stress and decreased positi

Updated on:January 13,2024

Simple womb cancer test could reduce need for invasive diagnostic procedures

byUniversity College LondonCredit: Professor Widschwendter et al/University College LondonA new test to detect womb cancer could prevent 87% of women who do not have cancer from needing invasive

Updated on: January 15,2024

Simple womb cancer test could reduce need for invasive diagnostic procedures

byUniversity College LondonCredit: Professor Widschwendter et al/University College LondonA new test to detect womb cancer could prevent 87% of women who do not have cancer from needing invasive

Updated on:January 15,2024

How a gene called HAND2 may impact the timing of labor

by Charlotte Hsu,University at BuffaloCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study illuminates how a gene called HAND2 may have a hand in the timing of human labor."We don't know why humans go

Updated on: May 16,2024

How a gene called HAND2 may impact the timing of labor

by Charlotte Hsu,University at BuffaloCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study illuminates how a gene called HAND2 may have a hand in the timing of human labor."We don't know why humans go

Updated on:May 16,2024

Pandemic stress had a greater impact on those who were pregnant, study finds

by University of New South WalesAssociation Between Antenatal COVID-19–Related Stress With Maternal Mental Health Outcomes and Infant Temperament Outcomes. Credit:JAMA Network Open(20

Updated on: June 05,2024

Pandemic stress had a greater impact on those who were pregnant, study finds

by University of New South WalesAssociation Between Antenatal COVID-19–Related Stress With Maternal Mental Health Outcomes and Infant Temperament Outcomes. Credit:JAMA Network Open(20

Updated on:June 05,2024

Experts say more research needed on pregnancy-boosting preconception diets

byMonash UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainExperts say more research is needed on preconception diets after a Monash University-led review found a lack of evidence about the best foods to help

Updated on: January 21,2024

Experts say more research needed on pregnancy-boosting preconception diets

byMonash UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainExperts say more research is needed on preconception diets after a Monash University-led review found a lack of evidence about the best foods to help

Updated on:January 21,2024

Preterm birth drug pulled from market over lack of effectiveness

by Cara MurezPregnant women will no longer have any drug to prevent preterm birth after the maker of the only available treatment announced Tuesday that it will withdraw its product, Makena, from the

Updated on: April 02,2024

Preterm birth drug pulled from market over lack of effectiveness

by Cara MurezPregnant women will no longer have any drug to prevent preterm birth after the maker of the only available treatment announced Tuesday that it will withdraw its product, Makena, from the

Updated on:April 02,2024

Obstacles hinder access to legal abortion in Queensland

by University of QueenslandCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA University of Queensland study has found there are still barriers to terminating a pregnancy in Queensland, more than three years af

Updated on: April 07,2024

Obstacles hinder access to legal abortion in Queensland

by University of QueenslandCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA University of Queensland study has found there are still barriers to terminating a pregnancy in Queensland, more than three years af

Updated on:April 07,2024

Recalled kotex tampons can unravel inside body

(HealthDay)—Certain Kotex tampons are being recalled by Kimberly-Clark because they can unravel and leave pieces inside women's bodies.There have been "a small number of reports of infections

Updated on: April 01,2024

Recalled kotex tampons can unravel inside body

(HealthDay)—Certain Kotex tampons are being recalled by Kimberly-Clark because they can unravel and leave pieces inside women's bodies.There have been "a small number of reports of infections

Updated on:April 01,2024

Pregnant women with CVD need specialized care before, during and postpartum

by American Heart AssociationCredit: CC0 Public DomainWomen with cardiovascular conditions should be cared for during pregnancy by a cardio-obstetrics team or health care providers experienced in

Updated on: June 29,2024

Pregnant women with CVD need specialized care before, during and postpartum

by American Heart AssociationCredit: CC0 Public DomainWomen with cardiovascular conditions should be cared for during pregnancy by a cardio-obstetrics team or health care providers experienced in

Updated on:June 29,2024