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Opioid exposure in the womb could raise the risk of heart disease later in life

Opioid exposure in the womb could raise the risk of heart disease later in life

by American Physiological SocietyGraphical illustration of the study’s key findings regarding the effects of prenatal opioid exposure in early life and adulthood. Credit: Analia Loria, University

Opioid exposure in the womb could raise the risk of heart disease later in life

by American Physiological SocietyGraphical illustration of the study’s key findings regarding the effects of prenatal opioid exposure in early life and adulthood. Credit: Analia Loria, University
In-utero exposure to coronavirus pandemic could cause developmental difficulties, accelerated aging in the century ahead

In-utero exposure to coronavirus pandemic could cause developmental difficulties, accelerated aging in the century ahead

by Beth Newcomb,University of Southern CaliforniaCredit: CC0 Public DomainExposure to COVID-19 could pose a risk to the health and aging of individuals who aren't even born yet, according to

In-utero exposure to coronavirus pandemic could cause developmental difficulties, accelerated aging in the century ahead

by Beth Newcomb,University of Southern CaliforniaCredit: CC0 Public DomainExposure to COVID-19 could pose a risk to the health and aging of individuals who aren't even born yet, according to
Expectant moms: Take care and don't panic about coronavirus

Expectant moms: Take care and don't panic about coronavirus

(HealthDay)—As coronavirus continues to spread, pregnant women may be especially anxious.But a University of California, Los Angeles expert says there's no reason to panic.Whileexpectant mot

Expectant moms: Take care and don't panic about coronavirus

(HealthDay)—As coronavirus continues to spread, pregnant women may be especially anxious.But a University of California, Los Angeles expert says there's no reason to panic.Whileexpectant mot
Dizziness during pregnancy: When is it a concern?

Dizziness during pregnancy: When is it a concern?

by Laura Williamson,American Heart AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPregnancy often causes discomfort, whether it be morning sickness, backaches or swollen feet. But sometimes, health

Dizziness during pregnancy: When is it a concern?

by Laura Williamson,American Heart AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPregnancy often causes discomfort, whether it be morning sickness, backaches or swollen feet. But sometimes, health
Pickle, anyone? Three possible reasons women get cravings during pregnancy

Pickle, anyone? Three possible reasons women get cravings during pregnancy

by Lauren Ball and Katelyn Barnes,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFrom pickles and french fries to oranges and ice cream, women and other people who are pregnant report craving

Pickle, anyone? Three possible reasons women get cravings during pregnancy

by Lauren Ball and Katelyn Barnes,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFrom pickles and french fries to oranges and ice cream, women and other people who are pregnant report craving
Review assesses stem cell therapy potential for treating preeclampsia

Review assesses stem cell therapy potential for treating preeclampsia

by University of Technology, SydneyHigh magnification micrograph of hypertrophic decidual vasculopathy, as seen in pregnancy-induced hypertension. Credit: WikipediaPreeclampsia is the leading cau

Review assesses stem cell therapy potential for treating preeclampsia

by University of Technology, SydneyHigh magnification micrograph of hypertrophic decidual vasculopathy, as seen in pregnancy-induced hypertension. Credit: WikipediaPreeclampsia is the leading cau
Age of natural menopause linked with intergenerational violence exposures

Age of natural menopause linked with intergenerational violence exposures

by The North American Menopause SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearch on women's violence exposure is timely as the COVID pandemic has elevated rates of intimate partner violence and child

Age of natural menopause linked with intergenerational violence exposures

by The North American Menopause SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearch on women's violence exposure is timely as the COVID pandemic has elevated rates of intimate partner violence and child
Pessaries are still a taboo topic, but these ancient devices help many women

Pessaries are still a taboo topic, but these ancient devices help many women

by Anna Rosamilia and Mugdha Kulkarni,The ConversationCredit: William Fortunato from PexelsA vaginalpessaryis a removable device inserted in the vagina to support its walls or uterus

Pessaries are still a taboo topic, but these ancient devices help many women

by Anna Rosamilia and Mugdha Kulkarni,The ConversationCredit: William Fortunato from PexelsA vaginalpessaryis a removable device inserted in the vagina to support its walls or uterus
How the Supreme Court's abortion ruling impacts public health

How the Supreme Court's abortion ruling impacts public health

by George Washington UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe United States Supreme Court ended the constitution right to obtain an abortion on Friday, a 6–3 ruling that overturned federal abortion

How the Supreme Court's abortion ruling impacts public health

by George Washington UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe United States Supreme Court ended the constitution right to obtain an abortion on Friday, a 6–3 ruling that overturned federal abortion
Nature's way is best, even when it comes to IVF

Nature's way is best, even when it comes to IVF

by BMJ OpenMeta-analysis comparing rates of positive hCG, clinical pregnancy, and live births in cycles with and without a CL. CL, Corpus Luteum; hCG, human chorionic gonadotropin; M-H, Mantel-Haensze

Nature's way is best, even when it comes to IVF

by BMJ OpenMeta-analysis comparing rates of positive hCG, clinical pregnancy, and live births in cycles with and without a CL. CL, Corpus Luteum; hCG, human chorionic gonadotropin; M-H, Mantel-Haensze
Review considers the best time to administer antenatal corticosteroids

Review considers the best time to administer antenatal corticosteroids

by Burnet InstituteCredit: CC0/PixabayThe time between when antenatal corticosteroids are administered and a woman gives birth can improve certain preterm birth outcomes for her baby, a systemati

Review considers the best time to administer antenatal corticosteroids

by Burnet InstituteCredit: CC0/PixabayThe time between when antenatal corticosteroids are administered and a woman gives birth can improve certain preterm birth outcomes for her baby, a systemati
Review reveals simple method to increase number of IVF births

Review reveals simple method to increase number of IVF births

by Hebrew University of JerusalemDr. Devorah Heymann. Credit: Hebrew University of JerusalemWorldwide, around 10 to 15% of couples have fertility problems. Many turn to artificial reproductive te

Review reveals simple method to increase number of IVF births

by Hebrew University of JerusalemDr. Devorah Heymann. Credit: Hebrew University of JerusalemWorldwide, around 10 to 15% of couples have fertility problems. Many turn to artificial reproductive te