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Trump election in 2016 linked to increase in preterm births among US Latinas

Trump election in 2016 linked to increase in preterm births among US Latinas

by Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainA significant jump in preterm births to Latina mothers living in the U.S. occurred in the nine months followi

Trump election in 2016 linked to increase in preterm births among US Latinas

by Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainA significant jump in preterm births to Latina mothers living in the U.S. occurred in the nine months followi
Preterm birth ups mom's long-term heart disease risk, study says

Preterm birth ups mom's long-term heart disease risk, study says

(HealthDay)—Over a lifetime, women who've had a preterm delivery have a higher risk of heart disease, new research suggests.The findings point to the fact that doctors should include a woman's

Preterm birth ups mom's long-term heart disease risk, study says

(HealthDay)—Over a lifetime, women who've had a preterm delivery have a higher risk of heart disease, new research suggests.The findings point to the fact that doctors should include a woman's
Patients use about half of opioids prescribed after hysterectomy

Patients use about half of opioids prescribed after hysterectomy

(HealthDay)—Gynecologists prescribe about twice the amount of opioids than patients use after hysterectomy for benign, nonobstetric indications, according to a study published online Nov. 7 inOb

Patients use about half of opioids prescribed after hysterectomy

(HealthDay)—Gynecologists prescribe about twice the amount of opioids than patients use after hysterectomy for benign, nonobstetric indications, according to a study published online Nov. 7 inOb
Suicidal thoughts, behaviors linked to hormone-sensitive brain disorder

Suicidal thoughts, behaviors linked to hormone-sensitive brain disorder

by University of Illinois at ChicagoPrevalence of self-injurious thoughts and behaviors in those with prospectively confirmed PMDD, subdivided by psychiatry comorbidity status. Credit: Tory Eisen

Suicidal thoughts, behaviors linked to hormone-sensitive brain disorder

by University of Illinois at ChicagoPrevalence of self-injurious thoughts and behaviors in those with prospectively confirmed PMDD, subdivided by psychiatry comorbidity status. Credit: Tory Eisen
RNA sequencing of amniotic fluid cells for prenatal diagnosis

RNA sequencing of amniotic fluid cells for prenatal diagnosis

by The University of Hong KongPrincipal component analysis (PCA) plot based on the expression profiles of GTEx whole blood (n = 504), GTEx fibroblasts (n = 755), and AF cells (n = 48). The top 10

RNA sequencing of amniotic fluid cells for prenatal diagnosis

by The University of Hong KongPrincipal component analysis (PCA) plot based on the expression profiles of GTEx whole blood (n = 504), GTEx fibroblasts (n = 755), and AF cells (n = 48). The top 10
Study finds family physicians deliver babies in majority of rural hospitals

Study finds family physicians deliver babies in majority of rural hospitals

by Rachel Sauer,CU Anschutz Medical CampusCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn the heart of a city, the distances in rural communities may be difficult to envision. The space between neighbors ca

Study finds family physicians deliver babies in majority of rural hospitals

by Rachel Sauer,CU Anschutz Medical CampusCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn the heart of a city, the distances in rural communities may be difficult to envision. The space between neighbors ca
Could sauna time help curb weight gain during menopause?

Could sauna time help curb weight gain during menopause?

by Carole Tanzer MillerA 30-minute sauna or warm bubble bath every day might help women of a certain age fend off unwanted weight gain.That's the promising takeaway from a study in mice that shows

Could sauna time help curb weight gain during menopause?

by Carole Tanzer MillerA 30-minute sauna or warm bubble bath every day might help women of a certain age fend off unwanted weight gain.That's the promising takeaway from a study in mice that shows
Study of pregnant women finds increasing exposure to chemicals from plastics and pesticides

Study of pregnant women finds increasing exposure to chemicals from plastics and pesticides

by University of California, San FranciscoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA national study that enrolled a highly diverse group of pregnant women over 12 years found rising exposure to chemicals

Study of pregnant women finds increasing exposure to chemicals from plastics and pesticides

by University of California, San FranciscoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA national study that enrolled a highly diverse group of pregnant women over 12 years found rising exposure to chemicals
Bedrest for high-risk pregnancies may be linked to premature birth

Bedrest for high-risk pregnancies may be linked to premature birth

by Michael Brown And Nicole Graham,University of AlbertaCredit: CC0 Public DomainNewborns whose mothers spent more than one week on bedrest had poorer health outcomes, according to a new study o

Bedrest for high-risk pregnancies may be linked to premature birth

by Michael Brown And Nicole Graham,University of AlbertaCredit: CC0 Public DomainNewborns whose mothers spent more than one week on bedrest had poorer health outcomes, according to a new study o
New test assesses sperm function

New test assesses sperm function

by WileyHuman sperm stained for semen quality testing in the clinical laboratory. Credit: Bobjgalindo/WikipediaTwo new publications in the journalMolecular Reproduction and Development&nbsp

New test assesses sperm function

by WileyHuman sperm stained for semen quality testing in the clinical laboratory. Credit: Bobjgalindo/WikipediaTwo new publications in the journalMolecular Reproduction and Development&nbsp
Better mental health supports needed for pregnant individuals during the pandemic, says study

Better mental health supports needed for pregnant individuals during the pandemic, says study

by St. Michael's HospitalDr. Tali Bogler, study lead author and family physician and chair of family medicine obstetrics at St. Michael’s Hospital of Unity Health Toronto. Credit: Unity Healt

Better mental health supports needed for pregnant individuals during the pandemic, says study

by St. Michael's HospitalDr. Tali Bogler, study lead author and family physician and chair of family medicine obstetrics at St. Michael’s Hospital of Unity Health Toronto. Credit: Unity Healt
Women with asthma are more likely to miscarry and need fertility treatment, study suggests

Women with asthma are more likely to miscarry and need fertility treatment, study suggests

by European Respiratory SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainWomen who are being treated for asthma are more likely to miscarry and need fertility treatment to get pregnant, according to a large study pres

Women with asthma are more likely to miscarry and need fertility treatment, study suggests

by European Respiratory SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainWomen who are being treated for asthma are more likely to miscarry and need fertility treatment to get pregnant, according to a large study pres