New book examines bias, dissatisfaction with birth control

by Victoria Sanchez,University of OregonCredit: University of OregonA UO professor has distilled 10 years of research on birth control and women's experiences surrounding it into a new book

Updated on: March 05,2024 11

New book examines bias, dissatisfaction with birth control

by Victoria Sanchez,University of OregonCredit: University of OregonA UO professor has distilled 10 years of research on birth control and women's experiences surrounding it into a new book

Updated on:March 05,2024 11

AI 'liquid biopsies' using cell-free DNA, protein biomarkers, could aid early detection of ovarian cancer

byJohns Hopkins University School of MedicineCredit: Carolyn Hruban, Ph.D.A blood test that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to detect cancer-related genetic changes and protein biomarkers coul

Updated on: October 30,2024 0

AI 'liquid biopsies' using cell-free DNA, protein biomarkers, could aid early detection of ovarian cancer

byJohns Hopkins University School of MedicineCredit: Carolyn Hruban, Ph.D.A blood test that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to detect cancer-related genetic changes and protein biomarkers coul

Updated on:October 30,2024 0

Study reveals significant concerns over growing scale of sex-selective abortions in Nepal

by University of BathThe findings raises challenges for the Nepali government in relation to sex selective abortion. Credit: Dr Mahesh PuriDetailed new analysis published this week in theBr

Updated on: May 18,2024 4

Study reveals significant concerns over growing scale of sex-selective abortions in Nepal

by University of BathThe findings raises challenges for the Nepali government in relation to sex selective abortion. Credit: Dr Mahesh PuriDetailed new analysis published this week in theBr

Updated on:May 18,2024 4

Researchers develop app to determine risk of preterm birth

by King's College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainAn improved mobile phone app will help identify women who need special treatments at the right time and reduce emotional and financial burden

Updated on: May 23,2024 7

Researchers develop app to determine risk of preterm birth

by King's College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainAn improved mobile phone app will help identify women who need special treatments at the right time and reduce emotional and financial burden

Updated on:May 23,2024 7

10,000-plus medical charts provides comparator for HIV prevention study in pregnant women

by Microbicide Trials NetworkCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA detailed examination of more than 10,000 medical records at maternity clinics and hospitals in urban Malawi, South Africa, Uganda and Z

Updated on: March 12,2024 14

10,000-plus medical charts provides comparator for HIV prevention study in pregnant women

by Microbicide Trials NetworkCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA detailed examination of more than 10,000 medical records at maternity clinics and hospitals in urban Malawi, South Africa, Uganda and Z

Updated on:March 12,2024 14

Uterine transplant research sees positive results

by Linköping UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainProgress is being made in research into uterus transplantation. Nine children have so far been born in Sweden to mothers with transplanted uteri. B

Updated on: March 16,2024 19

Uterine transplant research sees positive results

by Linköping UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainProgress is being made in research into uterus transplantation. Nine children have so far been born in Sweden to mothers with transplanted uteri. B

Updated on:March 16,2024 19

Sexual enjoyment following childbirth is not altered by different delivery methods, research suggests

by University of BristolIllustration depicting Caesarean section. Credit: BruceBlaus/Wikipedia/CC BY 3.0Sexual enjoyment in the years following childbirth is unaffected by the way in which the ba

Updated on: March 09,2024 20

Sexual enjoyment following childbirth is not altered by different delivery methods, research suggests

by University of BristolIllustration depicting Caesarean section. Credit: BruceBlaus/Wikipedia/CC BY 3.0Sexual enjoyment in the years following childbirth is unaffected by the way in which the ba

Updated on:March 09,2024 20

New study probes the effects of opioid use during pregnancy

by Emily Halnon,University of OregonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new University of Oregon study is examining the effects of opioids on an understudied population: developing infants.Human

Updated on: May 10,2024 8

New study probes the effects of opioid use during pregnancy

by Emily Halnon,University of OregonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new University of Oregon study is examining the effects of opioids on an understudied population: developing infants.Human

Updated on:May 10,2024 8

Reluctance to prescribe medication risks the health of pregnant women, finds study

by University College LondonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAn unwillingness among health care professionals to prescribe and dispense otherwise recommended medications is putting the health an

Updated on: May 11,2024 5

Reluctance to prescribe medication risks the health of pregnant women, finds study

by University College LondonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAn unwillingness among health care professionals to prescribe and dispense otherwise recommended medications is putting the health an

Updated on:May 11,2024 5

'Morning sickness' is misleading and inaccurate, new study argues

by University of WarwickCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe term "morning sickness" is misleading and should instead be described as nausea and sickness in pregnancy, argue researcher

Updated on: May 11,2024 3

'Morning sickness' is misleading and inaccurate, new study argues

by University of WarwickCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe term "morning sickness" is misleading and should instead be described as nausea and sickness in pregnancy, argue researcher

Updated on:May 11,2024 3

Study finds virtual green space exposure beneficial to pregnant women

by University of California, IrvineResearch participants were shown three five-minute, 360-degree videos of urban environments: one depicting a parklike setting, the second consisting of a street

Updated on: May 27,2024 7

Study finds virtual green space exposure beneficial to pregnant women

by University of California, IrvineResearch participants were shown three five-minute, 360-degree videos of urban environments: one depicting a parklike setting, the second consisting of a street

Updated on:May 27,2024 7

AP-NORC poll: Most say restrict abortion after 1st trimester

by David Crary and Hannah FingerhutIn this Nov. 30, 2005 file photo, an anti-abortion supporter stands next to a pro-choice demonstrator outside the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington. The new poll from

Updated on: March 13,2024 19

AP-NORC poll: Most say restrict abortion after 1st trimester

by David Crary and Hannah FingerhutIn this Nov. 30, 2005 file photo, an anti-abortion supporter stands next to a pro-choice demonstrator outside the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington. The new poll from

Updated on:March 13,2024 19