Exercise during pregnancy reduces the risk of type-2 diabetes in offspring

by Tohoku UniversityMaternal exercise protects offspring from the detrimental effects on their glucose metabolism when the mother consumes a high-fat diet. Exercise-induced, placenta-derived SOD3

Updated on: April 16,2024 12

Exercise during pregnancy reduces the risk of type-2 diabetes in offspring

by Tohoku UniversityMaternal exercise protects offspring from the detrimental effects on their glucose metabolism when the mother consumes a high-fat diet. Exercise-induced, placenta-derived SOD3

Updated on:April 16,2024 12

Pregnancy expert discusses progress for women with severe pregnancy sickness

by Caroline Brogan,Imperial College LondonMany sufferers feel isolated. Credit: Imperial College LondonSevere pregnancy sickness, or hyperemesis gravidarum (HG), is a debilitating condition that

Updated on: March 02,2024 18

Pregnancy expert discusses progress for women with severe pregnancy sickness

by Caroline Brogan,Imperial College LondonMany sufferers feel isolated. Credit: Imperial College LondonSevere pregnancy sickness, or hyperemesis gravidarum (HG), is a debilitating condition that

Updated on:March 02,2024 18

How the vaginal microbiome may affect HIV prevention

by Public Library of ScienceCredit: CC0 Public DomainHealthy Lactobacillus bacteria in the vagina are critical for women's health, but the accumulation of additional bacterial genera can imba

Updated on: May 06,2024 15

How the vaginal microbiome may affect HIV prevention

by Public Library of ScienceCredit: CC0 Public DomainHealthy Lactobacillus bacteria in the vagina are critical for women's health, but the accumulation of additional bacterial genera can imba

Updated on:May 06,2024 15

New study gives a more accurate picture of pregnancy-related diabetes risks

by British Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDiabetes in pregnancy (known as gestational diabetes mellitus) is associated with increased odds of a range of complications for both mo

Updated on: March 05,2024 15

New study gives a more accurate picture of pregnancy-related diabetes risks

by British Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDiabetes in pregnancy (known as gestational diabetes mellitus) is associated with increased odds of a range of complications for both mo

Updated on:March 05,2024 15

A common abortion pill will come before the US Supreme Court. Here's how mifepristone works

by Matthew PerroneBottles of abortion pills mifepristone, left, and misoprostol, right, at a clinic in Des Moines, Iowa, on Sept. 22, 2010. Medication abortion is the preferred method of ending pregna

Updated on: January 13,2024 10

A common abortion pill will come before the US Supreme Court. Here's how mifepristone works

by Matthew PerroneBottles of abortion pills mifepristone, left, and misoprostol, right, at a clinic in Des Moines, Iowa, on Sept. 22, 2010. Medication abortion is the preferred method of ending pregna

Updated on:January 13,2024 10

Postpartum women filled more opioid prescriptions during pandemic, finds new study

by Leigh Beeson,University of GeorgiaComparison of Percentage of Patients Receiving an Opioid and Variables of Intensity: All Delivery Types, Pre– and Post–COVID-19 Onset in March 2020 A, Share

Updated on: May 13,2024 6

Postpartum women filled more opioid prescriptions during pandemic, finds new study

by Leigh Beeson,University of GeorgiaComparison of Percentage of Patients Receiving an Opioid and Variables of Intensity: All Delivery Types, Pre– and Post–COVID-19 Onset in March 2020 A, Share

Updated on:May 13,2024 6

During coronavirus hospital surge, a midwife recommends home birth

by Manavi Handa,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageFor many health-care providers who worked through the 2003 SARS epidemic, especially in epicentres, like Toronto, the COVID-19 pandemic

Updated on: April 03,2024 18

During coronavirus hospital surge, a midwife recommends home birth

by Manavi Handa,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageFor many health-care providers who worked through the 2003 SARS epidemic, especially in epicentres, like Toronto, the COVID-19 pandemic

Updated on:April 03,2024 18

One cancer is almost 100% preventable. And Chicago is making a move to eradicate it

by Darcel RockettKiller T cells surround a cancer cell. Credit: NIH"It happens when you least expect it. ... It was my last semester before it was time for me to graduate. That's when I found

Updated on: March 09,2024 15

One cancer is almost 100% preventable. And Chicago is making a move to eradicate it

by Darcel RockettKiller T cells surround a cancer cell. Credit: NIH"It happens when you least expect it. ... It was my last semester before it was time for me to graduate. That's when I found

Updated on:March 09,2024 15

What to expect when you're expecting: How will your sex life change during pregnancy and postpartum?

by Erin T. Fitzpatrick and Samantha Jane Dawson,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainWelcoming a new baby is often a joyous experience for couples. While many couples take time to prepare fo

Updated on: January 19,2024 9

What to expect when you're expecting: How will your sex life change during pregnancy and postpartum?

by Erin T. Fitzpatrick and Samantha Jane Dawson,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainWelcoming a new baby is often a joyous experience for couples. While many couples take time to prepare fo

Updated on:January 19,2024 9

Family history of mental illness ups odds for postpartum depression

by Amy NortonPregnant women with a family history of any mental health condition may be at increased risk of depression after giving birth, a new research review finds.In an analysis of 26 studies, re

Updated on: April 29,2024 20

Family history of mental illness ups odds for postpartum depression

by Amy NortonPregnant women with a family history of any mental health condition may be at increased risk of depression after giving birth, a new research review finds.In an analysis of 26 studies, re

Updated on:April 29,2024 20

Some hospitals ban vaginal birth after cesarean. A California obstetrician rebelled and won

by Ariane Lange, The Sacramento BeeCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAnnette Fineberg realized the policy was bull.The obstetrician's patient—who was overweight, in active labor, delivering a prem

Updated on: January 16,2024 12

Some hospitals ban vaginal birth after cesarean. A California obstetrician rebelled and won

by Ariane Lange, The Sacramento BeeCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAnnette Fineberg realized the policy was bull.The obstetrician's patient—who was overweight, in active labor, delivering a prem

Updated on:January 16,2024 12

Breast cancer diagnosis in the 'between' year: Body mass index matters

by University of PennsylvaniaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAlthough mammography reduces breast cancer mortality by 15 to 20 percent, the diagnosis in many cases—approximately 15 percent of al

Updated on: April 11,2024 17

Breast cancer diagnosis in the 'between' year: Body mass index matters

by University of PennsylvaniaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAlthough mammography reduces breast cancer mortality by 15 to 20 percent, the diagnosis in many cases—approximately 15 percent of al

Updated on:April 11,2024 17