African American veterans with PTSD have higher risk of re-hospitalization after stroke, finds study

by American Heart AssociationCredit:Stroke(2024). DOI: 10.1161/STROKEAHA.123.044795After a stroke, African American veterans previously diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (

Updated on: March 19,2024 19

African American veterans with PTSD have higher risk of re-hospitalization after stroke, finds study

by American Heart AssociationCredit:Stroke(2024). DOI: 10.1161/STROKEAHA.123.044795After a stroke, African American veterans previously diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (

Updated on:March 19,2024 19

Researchers find 2.8% of pregnancies were exposed to opioids

by University of MinnesotaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainOpioid use during pregnancy may lead to adverse long-term infant and child outcomes. Targeted public health strategies have been employ

Updated on: May 26,2024 8

Researchers find 2.8% of pregnancies were exposed to opioids

by University of MinnesotaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainOpioid use during pregnancy may lead to adverse long-term infant and child outcomes. Targeted public health strategies have been employ

Updated on:May 26,2024 8

Anti-Müllerian hormone may contribute to infertility in polycystic ovary syndrome

by Weill Cornell Medical CollegeImage of an ovarian follicle at the advanced “antral” growth stage with multiple associated cell types highlighted. The oocyte is contained within the cells making

Updated on: March 13,2024 20

Anti-Müllerian hormone may contribute to infertility in polycystic ovary syndrome

by Weill Cornell Medical CollegeImage of an ovarian follicle at the advanced “antral” growth stage with multiple associated cell types highlighted. The oocyte is contained within the cells making

Updated on:March 13,2024 20

C-sections are seen as breastfeeding barrier in the U.S., but not in other global communities

by Amy Patterson Neubert,Purdue UniversityA photo of a Yucatec Maya mother and newborn is featured on the cover of the American Journal of Human Biology. Credit: Rosy GaribayThe increase in cesa

Updated on: April 07,2024 20

C-sections are seen as breastfeeding barrier in the U.S., but not in other global communities

by Amy Patterson Neubert,Purdue UniversityA photo of a Yucatec Maya mother and newborn is featured on the cover of the American Journal of Human Biology. Credit: Rosy GaribayThe increase in cesa

Updated on:April 07,2024 20

Pregnancy in low-income, food-scarce neighborhoods may increase risk of adverse birth outcomes, study reveals

by Environmental influences on Child Health OutcomesCredit: CC0 Public DomainLiving in neighborhoods where residents have lower incomes and limited food access during pregnancy was associated with an

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Pregnancy in low-income, food-scarce neighborhoods may increase risk of adverse birth outcomes, study reveals

by Environmental influences on Child Health OutcomesCredit: CC0 Public DomainLiving in neighborhoods where residents have lower incomes and limited food access during pregnancy was associated with an

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Endometriosis: How to diagnose and manage this complex condition

by Canadian Medical Association JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainEndometriosis is a painful, complex condition affecting about 1 in 10 women of reproductive age, but it is poorly understoo

Updated on: March 19,2024 19

Endometriosis: How to diagnose and manage this complex condition

by Canadian Medical Association JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainEndometriosis is a painful, complex condition affecting about 1 in 10 women of reproductive age, but it is poorly understoo

Updated on:March 19,2024 19

Anorexia linked to significant adverse pregnancy outcomes

by European Society of Human Reproduction and EmbryologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWomen diagnosed with the eating disorder anorexia nervosa are five (500%) times more likely on average to

Updated on: May 16,2024 8

Anorexia linked to significant adverse pregnancy outcomes

by European Society of Human Reproduction and EmbryologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWomen diagnosed with the eating disorder anorexia nervosa are five (500%) times more likely on average to

Updated on:May 16,2024 8

Researchers call for scrutiny of employment leave for early pregnancy endings

by Alan Williams,University of PlymouthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainParents facing an early end to pregnancies can be entitled to differing degrees of paid leave depending on where they live

Updated on: January 17,2024 11

Researchers call for scrutiny of employment leave for early pregnancy endings

by Alan Williams,University of PlymouthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainParents facing an early end to pregnancies can be entitled to differing degrees of paid leave depending on where they live

Updated on:January 17,2024 11

Frequent aspirin use shows promise for preventing ovarian cancer in individuals at higher risk

by University of Utah Health SciencesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFrequent aspirin use is linked with lower ovarian cancer risk in individuals with multiple risk factors, according to a new s

Updated on: April 08,2024 16

Frequent aspirin use shows promise for preventing ovarian cancer in individuals at higher risk

by University of Utah Health SciencesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFrequent aspirin use is linked with lower ovarian cancer risk in individuals with multiple risk factors, according to a new s

Updated on:April 08,2024 16

Study finds key brain region smaller in birth control pill users

by Radiological Society of North AmericaBrain MRI depicting hypothalamus in red. Credit: Study author and RSNAResearchers studying the brain found that women taking oral contraceptives, commonly

Updated on: May 31,2024 7

Study finds key brain region smaller in birth control pill users

by Radiological Society of North AmericaBrain MRI depicting hypothalamus in red. Credit: Study author and RSNAResearchers studying the brain found that women taking oral contraceptives, commonly

Updated on:May 31,2024 7

Analysis examines safety of antidepressant use during pregnancy

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainUse of fluoxetine—the most commonly prescribed antidepressant—during pregnancy is linked with a slightly increased risk of malformations in infants, according to

Updated on: March 05,2024 14

Analysis examines safety of antidepressant use during pregnancy

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainUse of fluoxetine—the most commonly prescribed antidepressant—during pregnancy is linked with a slightly increased risk of malformations in infants, according to

Updated on:March 05,2024 14

Access to contraceptives translates into more bachelor's degrees for women in Colorado

by University of Colorado DenverCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAccess to contraceptives increases college completion rates among women, according to a new study led by a professor at the Unive

Updated on: April 07,2024 20

Access to contraceptives translates into more bachelor's degrees for women in Colorado

by University of Colorado DenverCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAccess to contraceptives increases college completion rates among women, according to a new study led by a professor at the Unive

Updated on:April 07,2024 20