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Screening for bacterial vaginosis in pregnancy not advised

Screening for bacterial vaginosis in pregnancy not advised

(HealthDay)—The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends against screening for bacterial vaginosis in pregnant women who are not at increased risk for preterm delivery; for pregnant wom

Screening for bacterial vaginosis in pregnancy not advised

(HealthDay)—The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends against screening for bacterial vaginosis in pregnant women who are not at increased risk for preterm delivery; for pregnant wom
Study identifies pregnant women at risk for substance use

Study identifies pregnant women at risk for substance use

byStonyBrookUniversityThis graphic highlights some of the leading indicators of substance use risk in prenatal women. Life circumstances such as low education, or past year tobacco u

Study identifies pregnant women at risk for substance use

byStonyBrookUniversityThis graphic highlights some of the leading indicators of substance use risk in prenatal women. Life circumstances such as low education, or past year tobacco u
Adverse pregnancy outcomes tied to later atherosclerotic CVD

Adverse pregnancy outcomes tied to later atherosclerotic CVD

(HealthDay)—Adverse pregnancy outcomes (APOs), particularly hypertensive disorders of pregnancy and low birth weight, may be risk factors for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) in older wo

Adverse pregnancy outcomes tied to later atherosclerotic CVD

(HealthDay)—Adverse pregnancy outcomes (APOs), particularly hypertensive disorders of pregnancy and low birth weight, may be risk factors for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) in older wo
Ovarian cysts should be 'watched' rather than removed: study

Ovarian cysts should be 'watched' rather than removed: study

by Imperial College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainWomen may not need to undergo surgery for non-cancerous ovarian cysts, avoiding potential surgical complications.This is the finding of new rese

Ovarian cysts should be 'watched' rather than removed: study

by Imperial College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainWomen may not need to undergo surgery for non-cancerous ovarian cysts, avoiding potential surgical complications.This is the finding of new rese
Why pregnant women shouldn't wait to get flu vaccinations and COVID boosters

Why pregnant women shouldn't wait to get flu vaccinations and COVID boosters

by Patti Zielinski,Rutgers UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAs the winter months and holiday season approach, people will be gathering in large groups and traveling, mostly without wea

Why pregnant women shouldn't wait to get flu vaccinations and COVID boosters

by Patti Zielinski,Rutgers UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAs the winter months and holiday season approach, people will be gathering in large groups and traveling, mostly without wea
Access to safe abortions saves lives: WHO chief

Access to safe abortions saves lives: WHO chief

Credit: CC0 Public DomainThe head of the World Health Organization said Wednesday that access to safe abortions saves lives, after a leaked draft ruling indicated the US Supreme Court was mulling endi

Access to safe abortions saves lives: WHO chief

Credit: CC0 Public DomainThe head of the World Health Organization said Wednesday that access to safe abortions saves lives, after a leaked draft ruling indicated the US Supreme Court was mulling endi
Study determines in utero undernutrition contributes to accelerated biological aging

Study determines in utero undernutrition contributes to accelerated biological aging

by Columbia University Irving Medical CenterDifferences in biological aging between survivors of in-utero famine exposure and unexposed control participants in the Dutch Hunger Winter Families St

Study determines in utero undernutrition contributes to accelerated biological aging

by Columbia University Irving Medical CenterDifferences in biological aging between survivors of in-utero famine exposure and unexposed control participants in the Dutch Hunger Winter Families St
Drop race adjustment for AFP prenatal testing, study urges

Drop race adjustment for AFP prenatal testing, study urges

by University of Washington School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainA race-based adjustment to test-result values from a common prenatal screening should be discontinued, according to as

Drop race adjustment for AFP prenatal testing, study urges

by University of Washington School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainA race-based adjustment to test-result values from a common prenatal screening should be discontinued, according to as
Low birthweight in newborns linked to protein in placenta

Low birthweight in newborns linked to protein in placenta

by University of California, Los AngelesCredit: CC0 Public DomainFor the first time, UCLA scientists have discovered higher levels of a protein called humanin in the placenta tissue of women who

Low birthweight in newborns linked to protein in placenta

by University of California, Los AngelesCredit: CC0 Public DomainFor the first time, UCLA scientists have discovered higher levels of a protein called humanin in the placenta tissue of women who
Prenatal antidepressant use may up risk for gestational diabetes

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

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