Chewing xylitol gum linked to decrease in preterm birth

byUniversity of WashingtonCredit:Med(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.medj.2024.10.016Could the incidence of preterm births be lowered by chewing gum? New research suggests yes. Results from a

Updated on: November 23,2024

Chewing xylitol gum linked to decrease in preterm birth

byUniversity of WashingtonCredit:Med(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.medj.2024.10.016Could the incidence of preterm births be lowered by chewing gum? New research suggests yes. Results from a

Updated on:November 23,2024

Opioid exposure in the womb could raise the risk of heart disease later in life

by American Physiological SocietyGraphical illustration of the study’s key findings regarding the effects of prenatal opioid exposure in early life and adulthood. Credit: Analia Loria, University

Updated on: March 19,2024

Opioid exposure in the womb could raise the risk of heart disease later in life

by American Physiological SocietyGraphical illustration of the study’s key findings regarding the effects of prenatal opioid exposure in early life and adulthood. Credit: Analia Loria, University

Updated on:March 19,2024

Study finds that COVID-19 vaccines do not cause infertility

by Boston University School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew findings by Boston University School of Public Health investigators indicate that COVID-19 vaccination does not impair

Updated on: June 11,2024

Study finds that COVID-19 vaccines do not cause infertility

by Boston University School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew findings by Boston University School of Public Health investigators indicate that COVID-19 vaccination does not impair

Updated on:June 11,2024

Researchers: We won't get real equality until we price breast milk and treat breastfeeding as work

by Julie P. Smith, Catherine Pereira-Kotze and Karleen Gribble,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe Australian Women's Economic Equality Taskforce delivered a major report la

Updated on: January 16,2024

Researchers: We won't get real equality until we price breast milk and treat breastfeeding as work

by Julie P. Smith, Catherine Pereira-Kotze and Karleen Gribble,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe Australian Women's Economic Equality Taskforce delivered a major report la

Updated on:January 16,2024

New research suggests cellular stress in the placenta may be possible cause of preeclampsia

byMedical College of WisconsinCredit: CC0 Public DomainPreeclampsia is a mysterious condition that occurs in about one of 10 pregnancies without any early warning signs. After 20 weeks or more o

Updated on: January 13,2024

New research suggests cellular stress in the placenta may be possible cause of preeclampsia

byMedical College of WisconsinCredit: CC0 Public DomainPreeclampsia is a mysterious condition that occurs in about one of 10 pregnancies without any early warning signs. After 20 weeks or more o

Updated on:January 13,2024

Researchers identify new genetic risk factors for persistent HPV infections

byUniversity of Maryland School of MedicineDistribution of binding affinity IC50 values by HLA-DRB1 allele category (A) all binding predictions (B) Excluding non-binders (lC50 > 5000 nM). Cre

Updated on: April 27,2024

Researchers identify new genetic risk factors for persistent HPV infections

byUniversity of Maryland School of MedicineDistribution of binding affinity IC50 values by HLA-DRB1 allele category (A) all binding predictions (B) Excluding non-binders (lC50 > 5000 nM). Cre

Updated on:April 27,2024

Nutritional supplementation in preconception and pregnancy linked to reduced risk of preterm birth

by University of SouthamptonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIncreasing evidence suggests that a mother's nutritional status at the onset of pregnancy has an important influence on the growt

Updated on: April 11,2024

Nutritional supplementation in preconception and pregnancy linked to reduced risk of preterm birth

by University of SouthamptonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIncreasing evidence suggests that a mother's nutritional status at the onset of pregnancy has an important influence on the growt

Updated on:April 11,2024

ChatGPT candidate performs well in obstetrics and gynecology clinical examination, compared to human candidates

byNational University of SingaporeViolin plots of ChatGPT and human scores from 7 stations. A, ChatGPT median and quartile values from seven stations. B, The ChatGPT median values (fuchsia dots)

Updated on: February 18,2024

ChatGPT candidate performs well in obstetrics and gynecology clinical examination, compared to human candidates

byNational University of SingaporeViolin plots of ChatGPT and human scores from 7 stations. A, ChatGPT median and quartile values from seven stations. B, The ChatGPT median values (fuchsia dots)

Updated on:February 18,2024

Surprising patterns in infant growth after gestational diabetes exposure challenge current views on obesity risk

byUniversity of Texas at AustinResearchers found that infants exposed to gestational diabetes in utero had surprising growth paterns in their first year of life. Credit: The University of Texas

Updated on: November 24,2024

Surprising patterns in infant growth after gestational diabetes exposure challenge current views on obesity risk

byUniversity of Texas at AustinResearchers found that infants exposed to gestational diabetes in utero had surprising growth paterns in their first year of life. Credit: The University of Texas

Updated on:November 24,2024

Amount of protein consumed by pregnant women modulates the facial appearance of offspring, study finds

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressActive enhancers in human embryonic tissue associated with facial individuality. A) Experimental layout. B) Distribution of the genes located proximally to the enhancers i

Updated on: March 30,2024

Amount of protein consumed by pregnant women modulates the facial appearance of offspring, study finds

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressActive enhancers in human embryonic tissue associated with facial individuality. A) Experimental layout. B) Distribution of the genes located proximally to the enhancers i

Updated on:March 30,2024