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Why baby's sex may influence risk of pregnancy-related complicatations

Why baby's sex may influence risk of pregnancy-related complicatations

by University of CambridgePregnancy test. Credit: public domainThe sex of a baby controls the level of small molecules known as metabolites in the pregnant mother's blood, which may explain w

Why baby's sex may influence risk of pregnancy-related complicatations

by University of CambridgePregnancy test. Credit: public domainThe sex of a baby controls the level of small molecules known as metabolites in the pregnant mother's blood, which may explain w
Hormone discovery marks breakthough in understanding fertility

Hormone discovery marks breakthough in understanding fertility

by Jane Icke,University of NottinghamCredit: University of NottinghamScientists at The University of Nottingham have shown, for the first time, that a naturally occurring hormone plays a vital p

Hormone discovery marks breakthough in understanding fertility

by Jane Icke,University of NottinghamCredit: University of NottinghamScientists at The University of Nottingham have shown, for the first time, that a naturally occurring hormone plays a vital p
Study examines management of maternal emergencies in remote area of Kenya

Study examines management of maternal emergencies in remote area of Kenya

by Gao Vang,University of MinnesotaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe isolated Suba and Luo communities of Mfangano Island on Lake Victoria in Western Kenya experience some of the highest mate

Study examines management of maternal emergencies in remote area of Kenya

by Gao Vang,University of MinnesotaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe isolated Suba and Luo communities of Mfangano Island on Lake Victoria in Western Kenya experience some of the highest mate
Prasterone shows promise in reducing severity of urinary urge incontinence

Prasterone shows promise in reducing severity of urinary urge incontinence

by North American Menopause Society (NAMS)Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBecause of a decrease in estrogen, menopause is often accompanied by multiple vaginal and urinary issues. To date, most treat

Prasterone shows promise in reducing severity of urinary urge incontinence

by North American Menopause Society (NAMS)Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBecause of a decrease in estrogen, menopause is often accompanied by multiple vaginal and urinary issues. To date, most treat
Telehealth could improve access to health care for pregnant mothers, their infants

Telehealth could improve access to health care for pregnant mothers, their infants

by Nicole Rideout,Oregon Health & Science UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainReplacing or supplementing in-person maternal care with telehealth generally results in similar and somet

Telehealth could improve access to health care for pregnant mothers, their infants

by Nicole Rideout,Oregon Health & Science UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainReplacing or supplementing in-person maternal care with telehealth generally results in similar and somet
Insomnia, sleep apnea nearly double the risk of preterm delivery before 34 weeks

Insomnia, sleep apnea nearly double the risk of preterm delivery before 34 weeks

by Laura Kurtzman,University of California, San FranciscoPregnancy test. Credit: public domainPregnant women who are diagnosed with sleep disorders such as sleep apnea and insomnia appear to be

Insomnia, sleep apnea nearly double the risk of preterm delivery before 34 weeks

by Laura Kurtzman,University of California, San FranciscoPregnancy test. Credit: public domainPregnant women who are diagnosed with sleep disorders such as sleep apnea and insomnia appear to be
New test assesses sperm function

New test assesses sperm function

by WileyHuman sperm stained for semen quality testing in the clinical laboratory. Credit: Bobjgalindo/WikipediaTwo new publications in the journalMolecular Reproduction and Development&nbsp

New test assesses sperm function

by WileyHuman sperm stained for semen quality testing in the clinical laboratory. Credit: Bobjgalindo/WikipediaTwo new publications in the journalMolecular Reproduction and Development&nbsp
Research team shares new knowledge about the link between infection during pregnancy and autism

Research team shares new knowledge about the link between infection during pregnancy and autism

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainInfections in pregnant women have been linked to an increased risk of neurodevelopmental conditions, such as autism, in the child later in

Research team shares new knowledge about the link between infection during pregnancy and autism

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainInfections in pregnant women have been linked to an increased risk of neurodevelopmental conditions, such as autism, in the child later in
Nearly half of surveyed female surgeons experience major pregnancy complications

Nearly half of surveyed female surgeons experience major pregnancy complications

by Brigham and Women's HospitalPregnancy test. Credit: public domainWhile only one in five practicing surgeons in the U.S. is female, women are entering the surgical field in increasing numbe

Nearly half of surveyed female surgeons experience major pregnancy complications

by Brigham and Women's HospitalPregnancy test. Credit: public domainWhile only one in five practicing surgeons in the U.S. is female, women are entering the surgical field in increasing numbe
An apple a day might help keep bothersome menopause symptoms away

An apple a day might help keep bothersome menopause symptoms away

by The North American Menopause SocietyCredit: Anna Langova/Public DomainA healthy diet rich in fruits and vegetables is known to benefit the human body in so many ways. Now a new study suggests

An apple a day might help keep bothersome menopause symptoms away

by The North American Menopause SocietyCredit: Anna Langova/Public DomainA healthy diet rich in fruits and vegetables is known to benefit the human body in so many ways. Now a new study suggests
HPV vaccination alongside surgical treatment for cervical lesions may reduce risk of further disease

HPV vaccination alongside surgical treatment for cervical lesions may reduce risk of further disease

by British Medical JournalGardasil vaccine and box. Image: WikipediaGiving women the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine around the time they have surgery for precancerous cervical lesions might l

HPV vaccination alongside surgical treatment for cervical lesions may reduce risk of further disease

by British Medical JournalGardasil vaccine and box. Image: WikipediaGiving women the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine around the time they have surgery for precancerous cervical lesions might l
Smaller eggs enhance IVF outcomes for male infertility in mice

Smaller eggs enhance IVF outcomes for male infertility in mice

by RIKENIn conventional in vitro fertilization (IVF) procedure, sperm are injected into an egg (oocyte). RIKEN researchers have discovered that using oocytes that are half their usual size can en

Smaller eggs enhance IVF outcomes for male infertility in mice

by RIKENIn conventional in vitro fertilization (IVF) procedure, sperm are injected into an egg (oocyte). RIKEN researchers have discovered that using oocytes that are half their usual size can en