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Early medical abortion is legal across Australia but rural women often don't have access to it

Early medical abortion is legal across Australia but rural women often don't have access to it

by Jane Tomnay,The ConversationCredit: Andrea Piacquadio from PexelsAround one in six Australian women have had an abortion by their mid-30s. These women come from all age groups and demographic

Early medical abortion is legal across Australia but rural women often don't have access to it

by Jane Tomnay,The ConversationCredit: Andrea Piacquadio from PexelsAround one in six Australian women have had an abortion by their mid-30s. These women come from all age groups and demographic
Early dengue virus infection could 'defuse' Zika virus

Early dengue virus infection could 'defuse' Zika virus

by German Center for Infection ResearchMosquitoes of the Aedes albopictus species transmit various viruses, e.g. the dengue virus. Credit: cdc_James Gathany"We now know for sure that Zika virus i

Early dengue virus infection could 'defuse' Zika virus

by German Center for Infection ResearchMosquitoes of the Aedes albopictus species transmit various viruses, e.g. the dengue virus. Credit: cdc_James Gathany"We now know for sure that Zika virus i
Preterm birth linked to chemicals found in the vagina

Preterm birth linked to chemicals found in the vagina

by Columbia University Irving Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainChemicals that accumulate in the vagina, potentially originating from personal care products, may contribute to spontaneous pr

Preterm birth linked to chemicals found in the vagina

by Columbia University Irving Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainChemicals that accumulate in the vagina, potentially originating from personal care products, may contribute to spontaneous pr
Early control of blood sugar key for gestational diabetes

Early control of blood sugar key for gestational diabetes

by Kaiser PermanenteGlycemic control trajectories between gestational diabetes diagnosis and delivery. Trajectories T1-T4 were derived using serial self-monitored blood glucose measurements betwe

Early control of blood sugar key for gestational diabetes

by Kaiser PermanenteGlycemic control trajectories between gestational diabetes diagnosis and delivery. Trajectories T1-T4 were derived using serial self-monitored blood glucose measurements betwe
Increasing staffing levels could reduce cesarean delivery use

Increasing staffing levels could reduce cesarean delivery use

by Public Library of ScienceIncreasing staffing levels could reduce cesarean delivery use Credit: pxhere, CC0High staffing levels for obstetricians and midwives at hospital maternal units are ass

Increasing staffing levels could reduce cesarean delivery use

by Public Library of ScienceIncreasing staffing levels could reduce cesarean delivery use Credit: pxhere, CC0High staffing levels for obstetricians and midwives at hospital maternal units are ass
Recalled kotex tampons can unravel inside body

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

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
Premature birth linked to increased risk of chronic kidney disease into later life

Premature birth linked to increased risk of chronic kidney disease into later life

by British Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainPreterm and early term birth are strong risk factors for the development of chronic kidney disease (CKD) from childhood into mid-adulthood, sugg

Premature birth linked to increased risk of chronic kidney disease into later life

by British Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainPreterm and early term birth are strong risk factors for the development of chronic kidney disease (CKD) from childhood into mid-adulthood, sugg
Premature births linked to changes in mother's bacteria

Premature births linked to changes in mother's bacteria

by Imperial College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainChanges to the communities of microbes living in the reproductive tract of pregnant women could help to spot those at risk of giving birth prema

Premature births linked to changes in mother's bacteria

by Imperial College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainChanges to the communities of microbes living in the reproductive tract of pregnant women could help to spot those at risk of giving birth prema
Early blood test may unravel secrets of pregnancy loss

Early blood test may unravel secrets of pregnancy loss

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA blood test taken after a miscarriage suffered as early as week five of pregnancy can help explain why it occurred and in some cases lead to preventative treatments,

Early blood test may unravel secrets of pregnancy loss

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA blood test taken after a miscarriage suffered as early as week five of pregnancy can help explain why it occurred and in some cases lead to preventative treatments,
Premature delivery linked to heightened risk of early death for mothers

Premature delivery linked to heightened risk of early death for mothers

by British Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainPreterm and early term delivery are independent risk factors for premature death in women up to 40 years later, finds a study from Sweden publis

Premature delivery linked to heightened risk of early death for mothers

by British Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainPreterm and early term delivery are independent risk factors for premature death in women up to 40 years later, finds a study from Sweden publis
Early research suggests climate change could lead to more stillbirths

Early research suggests climate change could lead to more stillbirths

by University of QueenslandCredit: CC0 Public DomainScientists are investigating whether rising global temperatures may lead to more stillbirths, saying further study is needed on the subject as

Early research suggests climate change could lead to more stillbirths

by University of QueenslandCredit: CC0 Public DomainScientists are investigating whether rising global temperatures may lead to more stillbirths, saying further study is needed on the subject as
Detecting pregnancy risks earlier

Detecting pregnancy risks earlier

by Flinders UniversityCredit: PexelsResearchers from Flinders University and the Robinson Research Institute at the University of Adelaide have identified distinctive biological markers that coul

Detecting pregnancy risks earlier

by Flinders UniversityCredit: PexelsResearchers from Flinders University and the Robinson Research Institute at the University of Adelaide have identified distinctive biological markers that coul