Decision to offer sedation for often-painful IUD insertion is 'groundbreaking,' health experts say

by Erin Kayata,Northeastern UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIntrauterine devices (IUDs) are a highly effective and long-lasting form of birth control placed in the uterus. Research s

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Decision to offer sedation for often-painful IUD insertion is 'groundbreaking,' health experts say

by Erin Kayata,Northeastern UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIntrauterine devices (IUDs) are a highly effective and long-lasting form of birth control placed in the uterus. Research s

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Pregnant women might not be receiving nicotine replacement therapy long enough to quit smoking

by National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre (NDARC)Credit: CC0 Public DomainMaternal use of quit smoking medicine aligns with current clinical advice, but low completion rates of nicotine replacement

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Pregnant women might not be receiving nicotine replacement therapy long enough to quit smoking

by National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre (NDARC)Credit: CC0 Public DomainMaternal use of quit smoking medicine aligns with current clinical advice, but low completion rates of nicotine replacement

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Largest ever genetic study of age of puberty in girls shows links with weight gain

byUniversity of CambridgeCredit: CC0 Public DomainGenes can indirectly influence the age at which girls have their first period by accelerating weight gain in childhood, a known risk factor for

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Largest ever genetic study of age of puberty in girls shows links with weight gain

byUniversity of CambridgeCredit: CC0 Public DomainGenes can indirectly influence the age at which girls have their first period by accelerating weight gain in childhood, a known risk factor for

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Military service's hidden health toll: Servicewomen and their families endure increased chronic pain, finds study

byBrigham and Women’s HospitalCredit: George Pak from PexelsA new study led by investigators from Brigham and Women's Hospital reveals that military women and female family members face sign

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Military service's hidden health toll: Servicewomen and their families endure increased chronic pain, finds study

byBrigham and Women’s HospitalCredit: George Pak from PexelsA new study led by investigators from Brigham and Women's Hospital reveals that military women and female family members face sign

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Researchers aim to change contraceptive technology with new iron IUDs

by Emma Hyett,University of Western OntarioCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWhen chemistry professor Samantha Gateman realized there was no non-hormonal intrauterine device (IUD) on the market

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Researchers aim to change contraceptive technology with new iron IUDs

by Emma Hyett,University of Western OntarioCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWhen chemistry professor Samantha Gateman realized there was no non-hormonal intrauterine device (IUD) on the market

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Group prenatal care shows promise in reducing maternal health disparities

by Eva Cornman,Yale UniversityCredit: Amina Filkins from PexelsIn the fight to reduce longstanding maternal health disparities, group prenatal care programs could be an effective tool, say resea

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Group prenatal care shows promise in reducing maternal health disparities

by Eva Cornman,Yale UniversityCredit: Amina Filkins from PexelsIn the fight to reduce longstanding maternal health disparities, group prenatal care programs could be an effective tool, say resea

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Consumer study explores future diet of plant-based fermented foods

byUmea UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Umeå University have conducted the first consumer study focusing on plant-based fermentation and its role in the necessary dieta

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Consumer study explores future diet of plant-based fermented foods

byUmea UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Umeå University have conducted the first consumer study focusing on plant-based fermentation and its role in the necessary dieta

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Genetic study points to oxytocin as possible treatment for obesity and postnatal depression

byUniversity of CambridgeCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainScientists have identified a gene which, when missing or impaired, can cause obesity, behavioral problems and, in mothers, postnatal de

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Genetic study points to oxytocin as possible treatment for obesity and postnatal depression

byUniversity of CambridgeCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainScientists have identified a gene which, when missing or impaired, can cause obesity, behavioral problems and, in mothers, postnatal de

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Could sauna time help curb weight gain during menopause?

by Carole Tanzer MillerA 30-minute sauna or warm bubble bath every day might help women of a certain age fend off unwanted weight gain.That's the promising takeaway from a study in mice that shows

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Could sauna time help curb weight gain during menopause?

by Carole Tanzer MillerA 30-minute sauna or warm bubble bath every day might help women of a certain age fend off unwanted weight gain.That's the promising takeaway from a study in mice that shows

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New stillbirth risk figures help women's decisions on timing delivery

by Queen Mary, University of LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainWith every week that a pregnancy continues past term (37 weeks), the risk of stillbirth increases, according to an analysis of more tha

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New stillbirth risk figures help women's decisions on timing delivery

by Queen Mary, University of LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainWith every week that a pregnancy continues past term (37 weeks), the risk of stillbirth increases, according to an analysis of more tha

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Prenatal antidepressant use may up risk for gestational diabetes

(HealthDay)—Taking certain antidepressants while pregnant can increase the risk for developing gestational diabetes, according to a study recently published inThe BMJ.Maëlle Dandjinou, Ph.D., of

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Prenatal antidepressant use may up risk for gestational diabetes

(HealthDay)—Taking certain antidepressants while pregnant can increase the risk for developing gestational diabetes, according to a study recently published inThe BMJ.Maëlle Dandjinou, Ph.D., of

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Record high drug overdose deaths reported among pregnant and postpartum women

by Columbia University's Mailman School of Public HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDrug overdose deaths among pregnant and postpartum women increased more than 180% in the past five yea

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Record high drug overdose deaths reported among pregnant and postpartum women

by Columbia University's Mailman School of Public HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDrug overdose deaths among pregnant and postpartum women increased more than 180% in the past five yea

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