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In-utero exposure to coronavirus pandemic could cause developmental difficulties, accelerated aging in the century ahead

In-utero exposure to coronavirus pandemic could cause developmental difficulties, accelerated aging in the century ahead

by Beth Newcomb,University of Southern CaliforniaCredit: CC0 Public DomainExposure to COVID-19 could pose a risk to the health and aging of individuals who aren't even born yet, according to

In-utero exposure to coronavirus pandemic could cause developmental difficulties, accelerated aging in the century ahead

by Beth Newcomb,University of Southern CaliforniaCredit: CC0 Public DomainExposure to COVID-19 could pose a risk to the health and aging of individuals who aren't even born yet, according to
Researchers identify early indicators of pregnancy complications in lupus patients

Researchers identify early indicators of pregnancy complications in lupus patients

by Rockefeller University PressIn a new study, researchers identified an RNA signature in the blood of pregnant lupus patients that could help predict the development of preeclampsia. Credit: Hon

Researchers identify early indicators of pregnancy complications in lupus patients

by Rockefeller University PressIn a new study, researchers identified an RNA signature in the blood of pregnant lupus patients that could help predict the development of preeclampsia. Credit: Hon
Chemical commonly found in consumer products may disrupt a hormone needed for healthy pregnancy

Chemical commonly found in consumer products may disrupt a hormone needed for healthy pregnancy

by Michelle Edelstein,Rutgers UniversityGraphical abstract. Credit: DOI: 10.1016/j.envint.2022.107078Exposure to phthalates—a group of chemicals found in everything from plastics to personal car

Chemical commonly found in consumer products may disrupt a hormone needed for healthy pregnancy

by Michelle Edelstein,Rutgers UniversityGraphical abstract. Credit: DOI: 10.1016/j.envint.2022.107078Exposure to phthalates—a group of chemicals found in everything from plastics to personal car
Study identifies mothers at highest risk for postpartum depression

Study identifies mothers at highest risk for postpartum depression

by Eric Swensen,University of VirginiaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe risk for postpartum depression is highest among first-time mothers, mothers younger than 25 years old and mothers of t

Study identifies mothers at highest risk for postpartum depression

by Eric Swensen,University of VirginiaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe risk for postpartum depression is highest among first-time mothers, mothers younger than 25 years old and mothers of t
U.S.-born black women at higher risk of preeclampsia; race alone does not explain disparity

U.S.-born black women at higher risk of preeclampsia; race alone does not explain disparity

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicinePublic domain image. Credit: Mustafa OmarA novel analysis of medical records for a racially diverse group of more than 6,000 women has added to evide

U.S.-born black women at higher risk of preeclampsia; race alone does not explain disparity

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicinePublic domain image. Credit: Mustafa OmarA novel analysis of medical records for a racially diverse group of more than 6,000 women has added to evide
Exposure to air pollution in utero may affect reproductive system development

Exposure to air pollution in utero may affect reproductive system development

byRutgers UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFrom invisible wafts of diesel exhaust to sun-choking plumes of orange smoke, air pollution is known to damage respiratory well-being. Now,

Exposure to air pollution in utero may affect reproductive system development

byRutgers UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFrom invisible wafts of diesel exhaust to sun-choking plumes of orange smoke, air pollution is known to damage respiratory well-being. Now,
Study sheds more light on use of oxytocin during labour

Study sheds more light on use of oxytocin during labour

by British Medical JournalSpacefilling model of oxytocin. Created using ACD/ChemSketch 8.0, ACD/3D Viewer and The GIMP. Credit: Wikipedia.A study published byThe BMJtoday sheds more l

Study sheds more light on use of oxytocin during labour

by British Medical JournalSpacefilling model of oxytocin. Created using ACD/ChemSketch 8.0, ACD/3D Viewer and The GIMP. Credit: Wikipedia.A study published byThe BMJtoday sheds more l
How COVID-19 crosses the placenta: Study uses lab-grown placental tissue to model infection

How COVID-19 crosses the placenta: Study uses lab-grown placental tissue to model infection

byMonash UniversityPlacenta cells (syncytiotrophoblast, in green) infected with the SARS-CoV-2 virus (COVID-19, in red); blue areas are cell nuclei labeling the multinucleated syncytiotrophoblas

How COVID-19 crosses the placenta: Study uses lab-grown placental tissue to model infection

byMonash UniversityPlacenta cells (syncytiotrophoblast, in green) infected with the SARS-CoV-2 virus (COVID-19, in red); blue areas are cell nuclei labeling the multinucleated syncytiotrophoblas
Improving blood pressure control after pregnancy found to have long-term cardiovascular benefits

Improving blood pressure control after pregnancy found to have long-term cardiovascular benefits

byAmerican Heart AssociationThe Overall 24-Hour Average Blood Pressure at Visit 4. Central tendency is the mean 24-hour average blood pressure for each participant at approximately 9 months post

Improving blood pressure control after pregnancy found to have long-term cardiovascular benefits

byAmerican Heart AssociationThe Overall 24-Hour Average Blood Pressure at Visit 4. Central tendency is the mean 24-hour average blood pressure for each participant at approximately 9 months post
Medicines360's long and winding, $82 million road to create and distribute $50 birth control

Medicines360's long and winding, $82 million road to create and distribute $50 birth control

by SONO MOTOYAMA of The Chronicle of PhilanthropyA client receives information at Mary’s Center, a community health center in Washington in 2018. The center is one of more than 2,500 publicly funded h

Medicines360's long and winding, $82 million road to create and distribute $50 birth control

by SONO MOTOYAMA of The Chronicle of PhilanthropyA client receives information at Mary’s Center, a community health center in Washington in 2018. The center is one of more than 2,500 publicly funded h
Only 21% of women who use their frozen eggs become mothers

Only 21% of women who use their frozen eggs become mothers

by Zeynep Gurtin,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageAs the trend forolder motherhoodcontinues, amidwarnings from expertsabout the sharp decline in a woman's fe

Only 21% of women who use their frozen eggs become mothers

by Zeynep Gurtin,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageAs the trend forolder motherhoodcontinues, amidwarnings from expertsabout the sharp decline in a woman's fe