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

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

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
New study identifies risk factors associated with low birth weight

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

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
New mothers twice as likely to have post-natal depression in lockdown

New mothers twice as likely to have post-natal depression in lockdown

by University College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainAlmost half (47.5%) of women with babies aged six months or younger met the threshold for postnatal depression during the first COVID-19 lockd

New mothers twice as likely to have post-natal depression in lockdown

by University College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainAlmost half (47.5%) of women with babies aged six months or younger met the threshold for postnatal depression during the first COVID-19 lockd
Women who start periods early are at greater risk of cardiovascular problems

Women who start periods early are at greater risk of cardiovascular problems

by University of Western AustraliaCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers from The University of Western Australia have conducted a study that has found young women who start having periods early an

Women who start periods early are at greater risk of cardiovascular problems

by University of Western AustraliaCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers from The University of Western Australia have conducted a study that has found young women who start having periods early an
COVID could add to 2 million per year stillbirth toll: UN

COVID could add to 2 million per year stillbirth toll: UN

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAlmost two million babies are stillborn every year—one every 16 seconds—the United Nations said Thursday, warning that the COVID-19 pandemic could add another 200,000

COVID could add to 2 million per year stillbirth toll: UN

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAlmost two million babies are stillborn every year—one every 16 seconds—the United Nations said Thursday, warning that the COVID-19 pandemic could add another 200,000
Researchers publish editorial on epigenetic aging in oocytes

Researchers publish editorial on epigenetic aging in oocytes

by Impact Journals LLCCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new editorial paper titled "Epigenetic aging in oocytes" has been published inAging.Aging-related phenotypes span many differen

Researchers publish editorial on epigenetic aging in oocytes

by Impact Journals LLCCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new editorial paper titled "Epigenetic aging in oocytes" has been published inAging.Aging-related phenotypes span many differen
Breast cancer deaths fall 44% since 1989 despite rising cases

Breast cancer deaths fall 44% since 1989 despite rising cases

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBreast cancer rates in the United States are increasing significantly, with younger women and Asian Americans experiencing the most notable rises, according to a study

Breast cancer deaths fall 44% since 1989 despite rising cases

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBreast cancer rates in the United States are increasing significantly, with younger women and Asian Americans experiencing the most notable rises, according to a study
Study shows Black infants at risk for poor birth outcomes across Minnesota

Study shows Black infants at risk for poor birth outcomes across Minnesota

by University of MinnesotaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn Minnesota, babies of U.S.-born Black pregnant people suffer twice the rate of low-birth weight and other adverse birth issues as the

Study shows Black infants at risk for poor birth outcomes across Minnesota

by University of MinnesotaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn Minnesota, babies of U.S.-born Black pregnant people suffer twice the rate of low-birth weight and other adverse birth issues as the
A review has found only a third of cases with severe illness in pregnancy were managed appropriately

A review has found only a third of cases with severe illness in pregnancy were managed appropriately

by Victoria University of WellingtonCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study shows approximately one third of cases of pregnant women admitted to intensive care units and high dependency units in New

A review has found only a third of cases with severe illness in pregnancy were managed appropriately

by Victoria University of WellingtonCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study shows approximately one third of cases of pregnant women admitted to intensive care units and high dependency units in New
Rate of pregnant US women who have diabetes keeps rising

Rate of pregnant US women who have diabetes keeps rising

by Steven ReinbergThe number of American women who have diabetes when they become pregnant has increased dramatically over five years, health officials reported Wednesday.Between 2016 and 2021, the ra

Rate of pregnant US women who have diabetes keeps rising

by Steven ReinbergThe number of American women who have diabetes when they become pregnant has increased dramatically over five years, health officials reported Wednesday.Between 2016 and 2021, the ra
Young women's gradual weight gain raises pregnancy blood pressure danger

Young women's gradual weight gain raises pregnancy blood pressure danger

by University of QueenslandWomen gaining more than 2.5 per cent of their bodyweight annually more than double their risk of hypertensive disorders in pregnancy. Credit: University of QueenslandRe

Young women's gradual weight gain raises pregnancy blood pressure danger

by University of QueenslandWomen gaining more than 2.5 per cent of their bodyweight annually more than double their risk of hypertensive disorders in pregnancy. Credit: University of QueenslandRe
Miomas uterinos: qué son, síntomas y pronóstico

Miomas uterinos: qué son, síntomas y pronóstico

Miomas uterinos: qué son, síntomas y pronósticoLos miomas uterinos son tumores que crecen en el útero pero que normalmente son benignos. Veamos en qué consisten.Pol Bertran PrietoMicrobiólogo, divulga

Miomas uterinos: qué son, síntomas y pronóstico

Miomas uterinos: qué son, síntomas y pronósticoLos miomas uterinos son tumores que crecen en el útero pero que normalmente son benignos. Veamos en qué consisten.Pol Bertran PrietoMicrobiólogo, divulga