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Sterilization rates among women rose after Supreme Court abortion ruling, study finds

Sterilization rates among women rose after Supreme Court abortion ruling, study finds

byColumbia University Irving Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSurgical sterilization rates among women increased in the United States after a 2022 Supreme Court ruling (Dobbs v. Ja

Sterilization rates among women rose after Supreme Court abortion ruling, study finds

byColumbia University Irving Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSurgical sterilization rates among women increased in the United States after a 2022 Supreme Court ruling (Dobbs v. Ja
Rates of depression and substance use higher for pregnant teens, study finds

Rates of depression and substance use higher for pregnant teens, study finds

by Lawson Health Research InstituteCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers from Lawson Health Research Institute and Brescia University College found that teenage pregnant women are more likely to l

Rates of depression and substance use higher for pregnant teens, study finds

by Lawson Health Research InstituteCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers from Lawson Health Research Institute and Brescia University College found that teenage pregnant women are more likely to l
Study uncovers cystic fibrosis screening limitations before or during early pregnancy

Study uncovers cystic fibrosis screening limitations before or during early pregnancy

by CSIROCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research from Australia's national science agency, CSIRO, has found that reproductive carrier screening tests, used before or in early pregnancy t

Study uncovers cystic fibrosis screening limitations before or during early pregnancy

by CSIROCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research from Australia's national science agency, CSIRO, has found that reproductive carrier screening tests, used before or in early pregnancy t
Pregnant women with CVD need specialized care before, during and postpartum

Pregnant women with CVD need specialized care before, during and postpartum

by American Heart AssociationCredit: CC0 Public DomainWomen with cardiovascular conditions should be cared for during pregnancy by a cardio-obstetrics team or health care providers experienced in

Pregnant women with CVD need specialized care before, during and postpartum

by American Heart AssociationCredit: CC0 Public DomainWomen with cardiovascular conditions should be cared for during pregnancy by a cardio-obstetrics team or health care providers experienced in
New study finds early detection of miRNAs in maternal blood may offer potential for predicting preeclampsia

New study finds early detection of miRNAs in maternal blood may offer potential for predicting preeclampsia

New study finds early detection of miRNAs in maternal blood may offer potential for predicting preeclampsiabyUniversity of California, Los AngelesCredit: CC0 Public DomainPreeclampsia (PE) is a

New study finds early detection of miRNAs in maternal blood may offer potential for predicting preeclampsia

New study finds early detection of miRNAs in maternal blood may offer potential for predicting preeclampsiabyUniversity of California, Los AngelesCredit: CC0 Public DomainPreeclampsia (PE) is a
Study finds women's birth choices more likely to be supported by a midwife

Study finds women's birth choices more likely to be supported by a midwife

by Western Sydney UniversityCredit: PixabayMany women believe that once they've had a caesarean, they are not able to give birth vaginally.They may have been told that a previous caesarean ad

Study finds women's birth choices more likely to be supported by a midwife

by Western Sydney UniversityCredit: PixabayMany women believe that once they've had a caesarean, they are not able to give birth vaginally.They may have been told that a previous caesarean ad
Midwifery care safe for moderate- and high-risk pregnancies, shows research

Midwifery care safe for moderate- and high-risk pregnancies, shows research

by Brett Goldhawk,University of British ColumbiaFlowchart showing selection of births used in the analysis. Credit:Canadian Medical Association Journal(2023). DOI: 10.1503/cmaj.22045

Midwifery care safe for moderate- and high-risk pregnancies, shows research

by Brett Goldhawk,University of British ColumbiaFlowchart showing selection of births used in the analysis. Credit:Canadian Medical Association Journal(2023). DOI: 10.1503/cmaj.22045
Study links air pollution to nearly 6 million preterm births around the world

Study links air pollution to nearly 6 million preterm births around the world

by University of California, San FranciscoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAir pollution likely contributed to almost 6 million premature births and almost 3 million underweight babies in 2019,

Study links air pollution to nearly 6 million preterm births around the world

by University of California, San FranciscoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAir pollution likely contributed to almost 6 million premature births and almost 3 million underweight babies in 2019,
Study ties heart disease, diabetes to cannabis exposure in utero

Study ties heart disease, diabetes to cannabis exposure in utero

by Adela Talbot,University of Western OntarioDaniel Hardy, a Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry professor, led a recent study that found “alarming” damage to important organs in newborn

Study ties heart disease, diabetes to cannabis exposure in utero

by Adela Talbot,University of Western OntarioDaniel Hardy, a Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry professor, led a recent study that found “alarming” damage to important organs in newborn
Genetic study points to oxytocin as possible treatment for obesity and postnatal depression

Genetic study points to oxytocin as possible treatment for obesity and postnatal depression

byUniversity of CambridgeCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainScientists have identified a gene which, when missing or impaired, can cause obesity, behavioral problems and, in mothers, postnatal de

Genetic study points to oxytocin as possible treatment for obesity and postnatal depression

byUniversity of CambridgeCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainScientists have identified a gene which, when missing or impaired, can cause obesity, behavioral problems and, in mothers, postnatal de
Researchers develop hydrogel implant to treat endometriosis

Researchers develop hydrogel implant to treat endometriosis

by Deborah Kyburzvolume,ETH Zuricha) Illustration of functional fallopian tube occlusion serving two main purposes. b) Formulation of two degradable hydrogel systems based on AMPS (2-acrylamido-

Researchers develop hydrogel implant to treat endometriosis

by Deborah Kyburzvolume,ETH Zuricha) Illustration of functional fallopian tube occlusion serving two main purposes. b) Formulation of two degradable hydrogel systems based on AMPS (2-acrylamido-
Yearlong birth control supply would cut unintended pregnancies, costs

Yearlong birth control supply would cut unintended pregnancies, costs

by University of PittsburghWhat are the impacts of a yearlong supply of birth control pills? Credit: UPMCNew research from the University of Pittsburgh and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Yearlong birth control supply would cut unintended pregnancies, costs

by University of PittsburghWhat are the impacts of a yearlong supply of birth control pills? Credit: UPMCNew research from the University of Pittsburgh and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs