Intestinal surface area doubles in mothers during pregnancy and nursing, study finds

by Andreas Fischer,Helmholtz Association of German Research CentresRANK–RANKL drives growth and stem cell exhaustion in mouse intestinal organoids. Credit:Nature(2024). DOI: 10.1038/

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Intestinal surface area doubles in mothers during pregnancy and nursing, study finds

by Andreas Fischer,Helmholtz Association of German Research CentresRANK–RANKL drives growth and stem cell exhaustion in mouse intestinal organoids. Credit:Nature(2024). DOI: 10.1038/

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A comprehensive evaluation of spontaneous pelvic organ prolapse in non-human primates as a model for human studies

byScience China PressConserved and divergent features of spontaneous POP in rhesus macaque as animal models. Credit: Science China PressAnimal models are urgently needed to evaluate the host tis

Updated on: January 16,2024 15

A comprehensive evaluation of spontaneous pelvic organ prolapse in non-human primates as a model for human studies

byScience China PressConserved and divergent features of spontaneous POP in rhesus macaque as animal models. Credit: Science China PressAnimal models are urgently needed to evaluate the host tis

Updated on:January 16,2024 15

Risk for ectopic pregnancy increased for women with psoriasis

Women with psoriasis have a significantly increased risk for ectopic pregnancy (EP), which is highest for those with moderate-to-severe psoriasis, according to a study published in the June issue of&n

Updated on: May 06,2024 15

Risk for ectopic pregnancy increased for women with psoriasis

Women with psoriasis have a significantly increased risk for ectopic pregnancy (EP), which is highest for those with moderate-to-severe psoriasis, according to a study published in the June issue of&n

Updated on:May 06,2024 15

Women's wellness: Vaccinations important for pregnant women

Credit: CC0 Public DomainVaccines have received a lot of news attention lately. And while vaccinations are most often thought of as a childhood rite of passage, adults need immunizations to remain hea

Updated on: March 05,2024 20

Women's wellness: Vaccinations important for pregnant women

Credit: CC0 Public DomainVaccines have received a lot of news attention lately. And while vaccinations are most often thought of as a childhood rite of passage, adults need immunizations to remain hea

Updated on:March 05,2024 20

Periods and pregnancy still taboo in women's soccer

by Staffordshire UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSports and exercise experts are calling for better education around periods and pregnancy in women's soccer.New research carried out at

Updated on: April 19,2024 12

Periods and pregnancy still taboo in women's soccer

by Staffordshire UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSports and exercise experts are calling for better education around periods and pregnancy in women's soccer.New research carried out at

Updated on:April 19,2024 12

Breast cancer deaths fall 44% since 1989 despite rising cases

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBreast cancer rates in the United States are increasing significantly, with younger women and Asian Americans experiencing the most notable rises, according to a study

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Breast cancer deaths fall 44% since 1989 despite rising cases

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBreast cancer rates in the United States are increasing significantly, with younger women and Asian Americans experiencing the most notable rises, according to a study

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Abortion restrictions put hospital ethics committees in the spotlight—but what do they do?

by Elizabeth Lanphier and Jake Earl,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMany states have imposedsweeping restrictionsthat all but ban abortion since the June 2022 Suprem

Updated on: February 18,2024 10

Abortion restrictions put hospital ethics committees in the spotlight—but what do they do?

by Elizabeth Lanphier and Jake Earl,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMany states have imposedsweeping restrictionsthat all but ban abortion since the June 2022 Suprem

Updated on:February 18,2024 10

Herbals in pregnancy may endanger mom, baby

by Amy Norton, Healthday Reporter(HealthDay)—During pregnancy, even harmless-sounding "natural" supplements should be avoided, a new research review suggests.The review of 74 published studi

Updated on: April 18,2024 13

Herbals in pregnancy may endanger mom, baby

by Amy Norton, Healthday Reporter(HealthDay)—During pregnancy, even harmless-sounding "natural" supplements should be avoided, a new research review suggests.The review of 74 published studi

Updated on:April 18,2024 13

Foot massage effective in improving sleep quality and anxiety in postmenopausal women

by The North American Menopause SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe therapeutic benefits of massage have long been recognized. A new study suggests that foot massage, in particular, can h

Updated on: March 16,2024 14

Foot massage effective in improving sleep quality and anxiety in postmenopausal women

by The North American Menopause SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe therapeutic benefits of massage have long been recognized. A new study suggests that foot massage, in particular, can h

Updated on:March 16,2024 14

Fewer than 2 percent of OB-GYN doctors can prescribe life-saving opioid treatment

by Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe number of obstetrician-gynecologists who are able to prescribe a lifesaving opioid addiction medicine

Updated on: March 24,2024 14

Fewer than 2 percent of OB-GYN doctors can prescribe life-saving opioid treatment

by Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe number of obstetrician-gynecologists who are able to prescribe a lifesaving opioid addiction medicine

Updated on:March 24,2024 14

Study shows endometriosis and irritable bowel syndrome share genetic risk factors

byUniversity of QueenslandCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainUniversity of Queensland researchers have shown that endometriosis and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) share genetic risk factors, expla

Updated on: January 15,2024 12

Study shows endometriosis and irritable bowel syndrome share genetic risk factors

byUniversity of QueenslandCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainUniversity of Queensland researchers have shown that endometriosis and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) share genetic risk factors, expla

Updated on:January 15,2024 12

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

Updated on: March 30,2024 19

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

Updated on:March 30,2024 19