Endometriosis could be treated with cancer drug, study suggests

by University of EdinburghCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe painful symptoms of endometriosis—a chronic condition which affects millions of women—could potentially be reduced with a drug that had prev

Updated on: March 05,2024 11

Endometriosis could be treated with cancer drug, study suggests

by University of EdinburghCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe painful symptoms of endometriosis—a chronic condition which affects millions of women—could potentially be reduced with a drug that had prev

Updated on:March 05,2024 11

A new study answers vital question about preterm labour and opens the door for future treatments

by Hunter Medical Research InstituteThis graph shows the differences in gene expression in the uterus amongst the different groups. NOTE⁠—The two largest ovals represent the gene expression at te

Updated on: May 13,2024 6

A new study answers vital question about preterm labour and opens the door for future treatments

by Hunter Medical Research InstituteThis graph shows the differences in gene expression in the uterus amongst the different groups. NOTE⁠—The two largest ovals represent the gene expression at te

Updated on:May 13,2024 6

Genetics may affect pregnancy risk factors for offspring neurodevelopmental conditions

Maternal genetic liability to neurodevelopmental conditions is associated with several pregnancy-related factors previously thought to be associated with those conditions, according to a study publish

Updated on: May 13,2024 8

Genetics may affect pregnancy risk factors for offspring neurodevelopmental conditions

Maternal genetic liability to neurodevelopmental conditions is associated with several pregnancy-related factors previously thought to be associated with those conditions, according to a study publish

Updated on:May 13,2024 8

Medication abortion is common; here's how it works

By LINDSEY TANNER and MATTHEW PERRONEHow the chemical combination of mifepristone and misoprostal acts to end a pregnancy. Credit: AP GraphicMedication abortions became the preferred method for ending

Updated on: March 09,2024 17

Medication abortion is common; here's how it works

By LINDSEY TANNER and MATTHEW PERRONEHow the chemical combination of mifepristone and misoprostal acts to end a pregnancy. Credit: AP GraphicMedication abortions became the preferred method for ending

Updated on:March 09,2024 17

7 million US women live in maternity care 'deserts'

The United States is still among one of the most dangerous developed nations for childbirth, especially in rural areas and communities of color, according to a new March of Dimes report. About 36 perc

Updated on: March 12,2024 10

7 million US women live in maternity care 'deserts'

The United States is still among one of the most dangerous developed nations for childbirth, especially in rural areas and communities of color, according to a new March of Dimes report. About 36 perc

Updated on:March 12,2024 10

2019 to 2020 saw drop in number, rate of twin births

by Elana GotkineThe number and rate of twin births decreased from 2019 to 2020, according to the Dec. 7National Vital Statistics Reports, a publication from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control

Updated on: March 12,2024 20

2019 to 2020 saw drop in number, rate of twin births

by Elana GotkineThe number and rate of twin births decreased from 2019 to 2020, according to the Dec. 7National Vital Statistics Reports, a publication from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control

Updated on:March 12,2024 20

Study finds pandemic stress has reshaped the placenta of expectant moms

by Children's National HospitalImage segmentation of a representative placenta. (a) T2-weighted placenta image; (b) Manual segmentation of the placenta. Credit:Scientific Reports(

Updated on: June 05,2024 5

Study finds pandemic stress has reshaped the placenta of expectant moms

by Children's National HospitalImage segmentation of a representative placenta. (a) T2-weighted placenta image; (b) Manual segmentation of the placenta. Credit:Scientific Reports(

Updated on:June 05,2024 5

Drinking alcohol even at conception damages placenta development: study

by The Company of BiologistsCredit: CC0 Public DomainAlcohol consumption during pregnancy has been linked to poor growth of the placenta, causing conditions such as fetal growth restriction and l

Updated on: May 27,2024 4

Drinking alcohol even at conception damages placenta development: study

by The Company of BiologistsCredit: CC0 Public DomainAlcohol consumption during pregnancy has been linked to poor growth of the placenta, causing conditions such as fetal growth restriction and l

Updated on:May 27,2024 4

New study identifies risk factors associated with low birth weight

by Swansea UniversitySignificant factors associated with the risk low birth weight among the overall study population. GP, general practitioner; LA, local authority; PEDW, Patient Episode Databas

Updated on: May 11,2024 6

New study identifies risk factors associated with low birth weight

by Swansea UniversitySignificant factors associated with the risk low birth weight among the overall study population. GP, general practitioner; LA, local authority; PEDW, Patient Episode Databas

Updated on:May 11,2024 6

Self-help post-natal PTSD strategies insufficient, study finds

by University of LiverpoolCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new University of Liverpool-led study, published in BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, has revealed that many wom

Updated on: May 31,2024 3

Self-help post-natal PTSD strategies insufficient, study finds

by University of LiverpoolCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new University of Liverpool-led study, published in BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, has revealed that many wom

Updated on:May 31,2024 3

Study finds higher rates of unexpected complications for Black and Hispanic infants

by The Mount Sinai HospitalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMount Sinai researchers who examined racial and ethnic disparities among low-risk newborns found that Black and Hispanic newborns have

Updated on: May 31,2024 8

Study finds higher rates of unexpected complications for Black and Hispanic infants

by The Mount Sinai HospitalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMount Sinai researchers who examined racial and ethnic disparities among low-risk newborns found that Black and Hispanic newborns have

Updated on:May 31,2024 8

Inducing birth at 39 weeks' gestation does not impact childhood development

by University of MelbourneCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study from researchers at the University of Melbourne and Mercy Hospital for Women has found that children born following an indu

Updated on: April 19,2024 19

Inducing birth at 39 weeks' gestation does not impact childhood development

by University of MelbourneCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study from researchers at the University of Melbourne and Mercy Hospital for Women has found that children born following an indu

Updated on:April 19,2024 19