Study examines the prevalence of COVID-19 infections in pregnant women

by Brian Burns,Massachusetts General HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainUniversal testing of pregnant women admitted to labor and delivery units is part of a multipronged approach to reducing tran

Updated on: June 11,2024 4

Study examines the prevalence of COVID-19 infections in pregnant women

by Brian Burns,Massachusetts General HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainUniversal testing of pregnant women admitted to labor and delivery units is part of a multipronged approach to reducing tran

Updated on:June 11,2024 4

Study calls into question the 'Hispanic paradox' for birth outcomes in New York City

by The City University of New YorkCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn the United States, African American or non-Hispanic Black infants have historically experienced worse birth outcomes than Hi

Updated on: June 11,2024 3

Study calls into question the 'Hispanic paradox' for birth outcomes in New York City

by The City University of New YorkCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn the United States, African American or non-Hispanic Black infants have historically experienced worse birth outcomes than Hi

Updated on:June 11,2024 3

A molecular mechanism that mediates a link between fetal conditions and later health

by Tampere UniversityIndividuals who inherit the unmethylated nc886 gene from both parents have permanently higher levels of nc886 RNA. This level of methylation is also associated with the individual

Updated on: May 10,2024 8

A molecular mechanism that mediates a link between fetal conditions and later health

by Tampere UniversityIndividuals who inherit the unmethylated nc886 gene from both parents have permanently higher levels of nc886 RNA. This level of methylation is also associated with the individual

Updated on:May 10,2024 8

Small risk of muscle and bone problems in babies of mothers who took common thrush treatment

by British Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainPregnant women who take the thrush treatment fluconazole orally appear to have a higher risk of giving birth to a baby with muscle and bone malf

Updated on: July 01,2024 6

Small risk of muscle and bone problems in babies of mothers who took common thrush treatment

by British Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainPregnant women who take the thrush treatment fluconazole orally appear to have a higher risk of giving birth to a baby with muscle and bone malf

Updated on:July 01,2024 6

Study shows epidurals don't slow labor

by Beth Israel Deaconess Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainEpidural analgesia - a mix of anesthetics and narcotics delivered by catheter placed close to the nerves of the spine - is the most

Updated on: June 11,2024 8

Study shows epidurals don't slow labor

by Beth Israel Deaconess Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainEpidural analgesia - a mix of anesthetics and narcotics delivered by catheter placed close to the nerves of the spine - is the most

Updated on:June 11,2024 8

Smoking while pregnant risks academic achievement of unborn babies, says study

byUniversity of South AustraliaCredit: CC0 Public DomainSmoking harms almost every part of your body. But if you smoke when pregnant, the toxic chemicals in tobacco will also harm your unborn ba

Updated on: September 04,2024 0

Smoking while pregnant risks academic achievement of unborn babies, says study

byUniversity of South AustraliaCredit: CC0 Public DomainSmoking harms almost every part of your body. But if you smoke when pregnant, the toxic chemicals in tobacco will also harm your unborn ba

Updated on:September 04,2024 0

Study finds no change in preterm birth or stillbirth in Philadelphia during pandemic

by Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaCredit: CC0 Public DomainDespite early reports suggesting a decline in preterm births during the COVID-19 pandemic period, an analysis by researchers at

Updated on: June 04,2024 6

Study finds no change in preterm birth or stillbirth in Philadelphia during pandemic

by Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaCredit: CC0 Public DomainDespite early reports suggesting a decline in preterm births during the COVID-19 pandemic period, an analysis by researchers at

Updated on:June 04,2024 6

Research claims cannabis use can cause chromosomal damage, increasing cancer risk and harming offspring

by Society for the Study of AddictionCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCannabis use causes cellular damage that increases the risk of highly cancerous tumors, according to a paperpublished

Updated on: November 23,2024 0

Research claims cannabis use can cause chromosomal damage, increasing cancer risk and harming offspring

by Society for the Study of AddictionCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCannabis use causes cellular damage that increases the risk of highly cancerous tumors, according to a paperpublished

Updated on:November 23,2024 0

Exercise during pregnancy reduces obesity among offspring

by Washington State UniversityGraphic summary of finding for lay audience. Credit: Washington State University / Jun Seok SonWhen physically fit women exercise during pregnancy they could be sett

Updated on: March 09,2024 17

Exercise during pregnancy reduces obesity among offspring

by Washington State UniversityGraphic summary of finding for lay audience. Credit: Washington State University / Jun Seok SonWhen physically fit women exercise during pregnancy they could be sett

Updated on:March 09,2024 17

Exposure to marijuana in the womb may increase risk of addiction to opioids later in life, study finds

byUniversity of Maryland School of MedicineCue- and reward-evoked NAc dopamine release events during food PR responding. Credit:Science Advances(2024). DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.adq5652Wit

Updated on: November 23,2024 0

Exposure to marijuana in the womb may increase risk of addiction to opioids later in life, study finds

byUniversity of Maryland School of MedicineCue- and reward-evoked NAc dopamine release events during food PR responding. Credit:Science Advances(2024). DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.adq5652Wit

Updated on:November 23,2024 0

In national survey, most US respondents favored providing incarcerated pregnant women access to abortion

by American Society of CriminologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn the United States, an estimated 58,000 pregnant women enter correctional facilities each year, with many presumed innocent while awaiting

Updated on: June 15,2024 5

In national survey, most US respondents favored providing incarcerated pregnant women access to abortion

by American Society of CriminologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn the United States, an estimated 58,000 pregnant women enter correctional facilities each year, with many presumed innocent while awaiting

Updated on:June 15,2024 5

Testing immune cells in the placenta may indicate the health of fetal brain immune cells

by McKenzie Ridings,Massachusetts General HospitalCredit:Cell Reports(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2024.114326Immune activation in a pregnant woman can have negative effects on the d

Updated on: June 15,2024 5

Testing immune cells in the placenta may indicate the health of fetal brain immune cells

by McKenzie Ridings,Massachusetts General HospitalCredit:Cell Reports(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2024.114326Immune activation in a pregnant woman can have negative effects on the d

Updated on:June 15,2024 5