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Having too little of this nutrient could harm a woman's fertility

Having too little of this nutrient could harm a woman's fertility

(HealthDay)—Nearly half of U.S. women have at least a mild deficiency in the nutrient iodine, and new research suggests it could impair their fertility.Iodine—a mineral that helps regulate metabolism—

Having too little of this nutrient could harm a woman's fertility

(HealthDay)—Nearly half of U.S. women have at least a mild deficiency in the nutrient iodine, and new research suggests it could impair their fertility.Iodine—a mineral that helps regulate metabolism—
Discovery may lead to safer drugs to save more women in childbirth

Discovery may lead to safer drugs to save more women in childbirth

by University of Southern CaliforniaSome important conditions are treated by misoprostol, including bleeding, inflammation, pain, and labor. Illustrated here is misoprostol in the binding site of

Discovery may lead to safer drugs to save more women in childbirth

by University of Southern CaliforniaSome important conditions are treated by misoprostol, including bleeding, inflammation, pain, and labor. Illustrated here is misoprostol in the binding site of
'Concerning' findings emphasize importance of depression screening

'Concerning' findings emphasize importance of depression screening

by University of QueenslandCredit: CC0 Public DomainUniversity of Queensland researchers are calling for screening of perinatal depression (PND) for all women during pregnancy, after finding wome

'Concerning' findings emphasize importance of depression screening

by University of QueenslandCredit: CC0 Public DomainUniversity of Queensland researchers are calling for screening of perinatal depression (PND) for all women during pregnancy, after finding wome
Diagnosing endometriosis hampered by lack of knowledge by the public, doctors

Diagnosing endometriosis hampered by lack of knowledge by the public, doctors

by SciencePODCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainImagine suffering a painful and debilitating medical condition for years, but those around you tell you it's normal. When you finally decide to visit

Diagnosing endometriosis hampered by lack of knowledge by the public, doctors

by SciencePODCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainImagine suffering a painful and debilitating medical condition for years, but those around you tell you it's normal. When you finally decide to visit
Diagnostic strategy can rule out PE in pregnant women

Diagnostic strategy can rule out PE in pregnant women

(HealthDay)—A diagnostic strategy based on pretest clinical probability assessment, high-sensitivity D-dimer testing, bilateral lower-limb compression ultrasonography (CUS), and computed tomography pu

Diagnostic strategy can rule out PE in pregnant women

(HealthDay)—A diagnostic strategy based on pretest clinical probability assessment, high-sensitivity D-dimer testing, bilateral lower-limb compression ultrasonography (CUS), and computed tomography pu
Study examines decades-long suffering from obstetric injuries

Study examines decades-long suffering from obstetric injuries

by University of GothenburgIda Nilsson, Institute of Clinical Sciences, Sahlgrenska Academy at the University of Gothenburg. Credit: Pernilla Lundgren/SÄSBowel leakage, the need for anal incontin

Study examines decades-long suffering from obstetric injuries

by University of GothenburgIda Nilsson, Institute of Clinical Sciences, Sahlgrenska Academy at the University of Gothenburg. Credit: Pernilla Lundgren/SÄSBowel leakage, the need for anal incontin
How philosophy can help mothers avoid judgment, guilt and shame

How philosophy can help mothers avoid judgment, guilt and shame

by Fiona Woollard,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainParenting is tough: the lack of sleep, the baby that cries for hours for no reason, the toddler that has a tantrum for all too

How philosophy can help mothers avoid judgment, guilt and shame

by Fiona Woollard,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainParenting is tough: the lack of sleep, the baby that cries for hours for no reason, the toddler that has a tantrum for all too
First of its kind statistics on pregnant women in US prisons

First of its kind statistics on pregnant women in US prisons

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineIn what is believed to be a first-of-its-kind systematic look at pregnancy frequency and outcomes among imprisoned U.S. women, researchers from Johns

First of its kind statistics on pregnant women in US prisons

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineIn what is believed to be a first-of-its-kind systematic look at pregnancy frequency and outcomes among imprisoned U.S. women, researchers from Johns
Acupuncture can relieve lower back and pelvic pain often experienced during pregnancy

Acupuncture can relieve lower back and pelvic pain often experienced during pregnancy

by British Medical JournalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAcupuncture can significantly relieve the lower back and/or pelvic pain frequently experienced by women during their pregnancy, suggest

Acupuncture can relieve lower back and pelvic pain often experienced during pregnancy

by British Medical JournalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAcupuncture can significantly relieve the lower back and/or pelvic pain frequently experienced by women during their pregnancy, suggest
Which fetal size standard should be used for diagnosing a small- or large-for-gestational-age fetus

Which fetal size standard should be used for diagnosing a small- or large-for-gestational-age fetus

by ElsevierThis figure illustrates the six different fetal size standards choices presented in this supplement and represents the assumptions made by the investigators when they developed the siz

Which fetal size standard should be used for diagnosing a small- or large-for-gestational-age fetus

by ElsevierThis figure illustrates the six different fetal size standards choices presented in this supplement and represents the assumptions made by the investigators when they developed the siz
How the right words matter when diagnosing women with polycystic ovary syndrome

How the right words matter when diagnosing women with polycystic ovary syndrome

by University of SurreyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe language used by doctors when diagnosing female patients with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) can negatively impact their well-being

How the right words matter when diagnosing women with polycystic ovary syndrome

by University of SurreyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe language used by doctors when diagnosing female patients with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) can negatively impact their well-being
Study could be key to addressing troubling causes of maternal mortality in US

Study could be key to addressing troubling causes of maternal mortality in US

by University of Texas at San AntonioCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers from The University of Texas at San Antonio College for Health, Community and Policy (HCaP) have conducted a study that c

Study could be key to addressing troubling causes of maternal mortality in US

by University of Texas at San AntonioCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers from The University of Texas at San Antonio College for Health, Community and Policy (HCaP) have conducted a study that c