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Study links endometriosis to DNA changes

Study links endometriosis to DNA changes

by NIH/Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human DevelopmentDNA double helix. Credit: public domainDNA from uterine cells of women with endometriosis has different chemi

Study links endometriosis to DNA changes

by NIH/Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human DevelopmentDNA double helix. Credit: public domainDNA from uterine cells of women with endometriosis has different chemi
The years 1999 to 2020 saw a decline in menopausal hormone therapy use

The years 1999 to 2020 saw a decline in menopausal hormone therapy use

by Elana GotkineFrom 1999 to 2020, there was a decrease in menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) use among postmenopausal women, according to a studypublishedonline Sept. 27 inJAMA Health

The years 1999 to 2020 saw a decline in menopausal hormone therapy use

by Elana GotkineFrom 1999 to 2020, there was a decrease in menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) use among postmenopausal women, according to a studypublishedonline Sept. 27 inJAMA Health
COVID vaccination in pregnancy found to protect infants against infection and hospital admission

COVID vaccination in pregnancy found to protect infants against infection and hospital admission

by British Medical JournalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTwo doses of mRNA COVID-19 vaccine during pregnancy are highly effective against delta and moderately effective against omicron infecti

COVID vaccination in pregnancy found to protect infants against infection and hospital admission

by British Medical JournalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTwo doses of mRNA COVID-19 vaccine during pregnancy are highly effective against delta and moderately effective against omicron infecti
First trimester exposure to antithyroid drugs associated with birth defects

First trimester exposure to antithyroid drugs associated with birth defects

by American College of PhysiciansPregnancy test. Credit: public domainTaking antithyroid drugs (ATDs) during the first trimester of pregnancy is associated with an increased risk for birth defect

First trimester exposure to antithyroid drugs associated with birth defects

by American College of PhysiciansPregnancy test. Credit: public domainTaking antithyroid drugs (ATDs) during the first trimester of pregnancy is associated with an increased risk for birth defect
Nitrate in drinking water tied to spontaneous preterm birth risk

Nitrate in drinking water tied to spontaneous preterm birth risk

(HealthDay)—Nitrate in drinking water is associated with increased odds of spontaneous preterm birth, according to a study published online May 5 inEnvironmental Health Perspectives.Allison R. S

Nitrate in drinking water tied to spontaneous preterm birth risk

(HealthDay)—Nitrate in drinking water is associated with increased odds of spontaneous preterm birth, according to a study published online May 5 inEnvironmental Health Perspectives.Allison R. S
Pregnant women share concerns about coronavirus. OB-GYN says issue is about contact

Pregnant women share concerns about coronavirus. OB-GYN says issue is about contact

by Christen A. JohnsonCredit: CC0 Public DomainRachael Stewart is planning to meet her second child, a baby boy, in about four weeks. A name is chosen, a doula is selected and flights are booked for h

Pregnant women share concerns about coronavirus. OB-GYN says issue is about contact

by Christen A. JohnsonCredit: CC0 Public DomainRachael Stewart is planning to meet her second child, a baby boy, in about four weeks. A name is chosen, a doula is selected and flights are booked for h
Having a baby at a birth centre is as safe as hospital but results in less intervention

Having a baby at a birth centre is as safe as hospital but results in less intervention

by Caroline Homer, David Ellwood, Hannah Dahlen and Vanessa Scarf,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainHaving a baby at a birth centre is as safe as giving birth in hospital, according to ou

Having a baby at a birth centre is as safe as hospital but results in less intervention

by Caroline Homer, David Ellwood, Hannah Dahlen and Vanessa Scarf,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainHaving a baby at a birth centre is as safe as giving birth in hospital, according to ou
Study reveals Viagra to be 'ineffective' for fetal growth restriction

Study reveals Viagra to be 'ineffective' for fetal growth restriction

by University of LiverpoolPregnancy test. Credit: public domainA University of Liverpool led international clinical trial has found an anti-impotence drug to be ineffective at improving outcomes

Study reveals Viagra to be 'ineffective' for fetal growth restriction

by University of LiverpoolPregnancy test. Credit: public domainA University of Liverpool led international clinical trial has found an anti-impotence drug to be ineffective at improving outcomes
Abortion pills will be controlled substances in Louisiana soon. Doctors have concerns

Abortion pills will be controlled substances in Louisiana soon. Doctors have concerns

by SARA CLINE and LAURA UNGARBottles of abortion pills mifepristone, left, and misoprostol, right, are displayed at a clinic in Des Moines, Iowa, Sept. 22, 2010. Credit: AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, F

Abortion pills will be controlled substances in Louisiana soon. Doctors have concerns

by SARA CLINE and LAURA UNGARBottles of abortion pills mifepristone, left, and misoprostol, right, are displayed at a clinic in Des Moines, Iowa, Sept. 22, 2010. Credit: AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, F
Lack of knowledge led to COVID-19 vaccination hesitancy during pregnancy

Lack of knowledge led to COVID-19 vaccination hesitancy during pregnancy

by Tiffany Dobbyn,UC DavisCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWhen the COVID-19 vaccine rollout began, pregnant women hesitated to roll up a sleeve for a shot, according to a survey conducted by t

Lack of knowledge led to COVID-19 vaccination hesitancy during pregnancy

by Tiffany Dobbyn,UC DavisCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWhen the COVID-19 vaccine rollout began, pregnant women hesitated to roll up a sleeve for a shot, according to a survey conducted by t
Do economic conditions affect pregnancy outcomes?

Do economic conditions affect pregnancy outcomes?

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainEconomic downturn during early pregnancy was linked with modest increases in preterm birth in aPaediatric and Perinatal Epidemiologyanalysis.For the a

Do economic conditions affect pregnancy outcomes?

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainEconomic downturn during early pregnancy was linked with modest increases in preterm birth in aPaediatric and Perinatal Epidemiologyanalysis.For the a
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