At abortion clinics, new laws sow confusion, uncertainty

by Kim Chandler And Sudhin ThanawalaEscorts, using umbrellas, shield clients from the gestures and voices of anti-abortion activists standing on the sidewalk in front of the Alabama Women's Wellne

Updated on: April 08,2024 19

At abortion clinics, new laws sow confusion, uncertainty

by Kim Chandler And Sudhin ThanawalaEscorts, using umbrellas, shield clients from the gestures and voices of anti-abortion activists standing on the sidewalk in front of the Alabama Women's Wellne

Updated on:April 08,2024 19

PTSD and moral injury linked to pregnancy complications

by Tristan Horrom, Veterans Affairs Research CommunicationsCredit: CC0 Public DomainElevated symptoms of PTSD and moral injury can lead to pregnancy complications, found a Veterans Affairs study

Updated on: April 23,2024 14

PTSD and moral injury linked to pregnancy complications

by Tristan Horrom, Veterans Affairs Research CommunicationsCredit: CC0 Public DomainElevated symptoms of PTSD and moral injury can lead to pregnancy complications, found a Veterans Affairs study

Updated on:April 23,2024 14

Individualised approach to identify 'fertile windows' could benefit many women

by University College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainMenstrual cycles are considerably varied with only 13% of women having cycles that last 28 days, according to a new study led by UCL and Natur

Updated on: March 05,2024 16

Individualised approach to identify 'fertile windows' could benefit many women

by University College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainMenstrual cycles are considerably varied with only 13% of women having cycles that last 28 days, according to a new study led by UCL and Natur

Updated on:March 05,2024 16

Promising new way to predict older mums' pregnancy risks

by Mike Addelman,University of ManchesterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainScientists have revealed new ways of calculating older mums' personal risk of serious pregnancy problems like havin

Updated on: April 23,2024 10

Promising new way to predict older mums' pregnancy risks

by Mike Addelman,University of ManchesterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainScientists have revealed new ways of calculating older mums' personal risk of serious pregnancy problems like havin

Updated on:April 23,2024 10

Abortion bans are driving off doctors and closing clinics, putting basic health care at risk

by Julie RovnerCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe rush in conservative states to ban abortion after the overturn of Roe v. Wade is resulting in a startling consequence that abortion opponents may n

Updated on: February 18,2024 15

Abortion bans are driving off doctors and closing clinics, putting basic health care at risk

by Julie RovnerCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe rush in conservative states to ban abortion after the overturn of Roe v. Wade is resulting in a startling consequence that abortion opponents may n

Updated on:February 18,2024 15

High blood pressure among older pregnant women has increased by more than 75% since 1970

by Rutgers UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe rate of chronic hypertension among pregnant women age 35 and over in the United States has increased by more than 75% since 1970, with black wome

Updated on: June 20,2024 5

High blood pressure among older pregnant women has increased by more than 75% since 1970

by Rutgers UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe rate of chronic hypertension among pregnant women age 35 and over in the United States has increased by more than 75% since 1970, with black wome

Updated on:June 20,2024 5

Levonorgestrel emergency contraceptive pill found to be more effective when taken with an anti-inflammatory medication

byLancetCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTaking piroxicam, an anti-inflammatory medication commonly used for arthritis pain, at the same time as the levonorgestrel emergency contraceptive pill

Updated on: January 19,2024 10

Levonorgestrel emergency contraceptive pill found to be more effective when taken with an anti-inflammatory medication

byLancetCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTaking piroxicam, an anti-inflammatory medication commonly used for arthritis pain, at the same time as the levonorgestrel emergency contraceptive pill

Updated on:January 19,2024 10

Online tool helps doctors predict whether childhood cancer treatment will lead to premature menopause

by Yolanda Poffenroth,University of AlbertaRebecca Clark, a recent graduate of the U of A's School of Public Health, created a free online risk calculator that allows clinicians to predict t

Updated on: April 03,2024 15

Online tool helps doctors predict whether childhood cancer treatment will lead to premature menopause

by Yolanda Poffenroth,University of AlbertaRebecca Clark, a recent graduate of the U of A's School of Public Health, created a free online risk calculator that allows clinicians to predict t

Updated on:April 03,2024 15

Cannabis use in pregnancy may raise infant health risks

byKaiser PermanenteCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA large study of more than 360,000 mothers and infants found increased risk of low birth weight and admission to the neonatal intensive care

Updated on: January 15,2024 19

Cannabis use in pregnancy may raise infant health risks

byKaiser PermanenteCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA large study of more than 360,000 mothers and infants found increased risk of low birth weight and admission to the neonatal intensive care

Updated on:January 15,2024 19

Hypertension and anemia drive racial gaps in birth complications, studies find

by Erin Digitale,Stanford UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainTwo common, treatable medical conditions—hypertension and iron-deficiency anemia—contribute significantly to racial dispariti

Updated on: January 17,2024 19

Hypertension and anemia drive racial gaps in birth complications, studies find

by Erin Digitale,Stanford UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainTwo common, treatable medical conditions—hypertension and iron-deficiency anemia—contribute significantly to racial dispariti

Updated on:January 17,2024 19

Maternal obesity predicts heart disease risk better than pregnancy complications, finds study

byNorthwestern UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainPregnancy complications such as preeclampsia and gestational diabetes have recently been associated with a higher risk of developing heart disea

Updated on: January 17,2024 16

Maternal obesity predicts heart disease risk better than pregnancy complications, finds study

byNorthwestern UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainPregnancy complications such as preeclampsia and gestational diabetes have recently been associated with a higher risk of developing heart disea

Updated on:January 17,2024 16

Study examines associations between contraceptive methods and early menopause

by University of Massachusetts AmherstCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe long-term use of oral contraceptives and certain methods of tubal ligation (TL) were associated with lower levels of a b

Updated on: May 27,2024 5

Study examines associations between contraceptive methods and early menopause

by University of Massachusetts AmherstCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe long-term use of oral contraceptives and certain methods of tubal ligation (TL) were associated with lower levels of a b

Updated on:May 27,2024 5