Why celebrity menopause activism can hinder as well as help women

by Kate Pleace,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainOnly a few years ago, the menopause wasa taboo subject—not spoken about in private or in public—but now celebrities includin

Updated on: November 23,2024

Why celebrity menopause activism can hinder as well as help women

by Kate Pleace,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainOnly a few years ago, the menopause wasa taboo subject—not spoken about in private or in public—but now celebrities includin

Updated on:November 23,2024

High blood pressure isn't only a risk during pregnancy

by Joyce Tsai,American Heart AssociationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAfter enduring a difficult pregnancy marred with severe bouts of nausea and vomiting, Christina Roberto recalls the over

Updated on: January 15,2024

High blood pressure isn't only a risk during pregnancy

by Joyce Tsai,American Heart AssociationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAfter enduring a difficult pregnancy marred with severe bouts of nausea and vomiting, Christina Roberto recalls the over

Updated on:January 15,2024

Scientists report new endometriosis findings

by Estonian Research CouncilCredit: CC0 Public DomainEndometriosis is a disease that affects 10 to 15 percent of all reproductive-aged women. Although no cure has been found, researchers seek to deter

Updated on: June 29,2024

Scientists report new endometriosis findings

by Estonian Research CouncilCredit: CC0 Public DomainEndometriosis is a disease that affects 10 to 15 percent of all reproductive-aged women. Although no cure has been found, researchers seek to deter

Updated on:June 29,2024

Researchers advance the understanding of preterm birth

by Society for Maternal-Fetal MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainPreterm birth is the leading cause of infant morbidity and mortality worldwide. The causes for preterm birth are complex and not ful

Updated on: May 26,2024

Researchers advance the understanding of preterm birth

by Society for Maternal-Fetal MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainPreterm birth is the leading cause of infant morbidity and mortality worldwide. The causes for preterm birth are complex and not ful

Updated on:May 26,2024

What you need to know after a breast cancer diagnosis

by Robin FosterBreast cancer strikes 1 in 8 women in the United States, but being diagnosed with the disease can still make you feel alone.To cope with such devastating news, breast cancer surgeons fr

Updated on: October 24,2024

What you need to know after a breast cancer diagnosis

by Robin FosterBreast cancer strikes 1 in 8 women in the United States, but being diagnosed with the disease can still make you feel alone.To cope with such devastating news, breast cancer surgeons fr

Updated on:October 24,2024

New ACOG guidance on long-acting reversible contraceptives

(HealthDay)—Long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARC), including implants and intrauterine devices (IUDs), are a safe and effective contraception option for many women, according to a practice bull

Updated on: March 12,2024

New ACOG guidance on long-acting reversible contraceptives

(HealthDay)—Long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARC), including implants and intrauterine devices (IUDs), are a safe and effective contraception option for many women, according to a practice bull

Updated on:March 12,2024

Prescribing aspirin in early pregnancy could be key in battle against pre-eclampsia

by David Kearns,University College DublinA third of all babies born to mothers with preeclampsia arrive prematurely. Credit: Jaap VermeulenThe current approach in Ireland of screening expectant

Updated on: April 07,2024

Prescribing aspirin in early pregnancy could be key in battle against pre-eclampsia

by David Kearns,University College DublinA third of all babies born to mothers with preeclampsia arrive prematurely. Credit: Jaap VermeulenThe current approach in Ireland of screening expectant

Updated on:April 07,2024

Blood test for pregnant women can predict premature birth

by Stanford University Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new blood test for pregnant women detects with 75-80 percent accuracy whether their pregnancies will end in premature birth. The techniq

Updated on: April 18,2024

Blood test for pregnant women can predict premature birth

by Stanford University Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new blood test for pregnant women detects with 75-80 percent accuracy whether their pregnancies will end in premature birth. The techniq

Updated on:April 18,2024

Researchers find molecular mechanisms behind women's biological clock

by University of CopenhagenCredit: University of CopenhagenResearchers have mapped out some of the mechanisms that may affect women's fertility from the teenage years to menopause. These mech

Updated on: May 23,2024

Researchers find molecular mechanisms behind women's biological clock

by University of CopenhagenCredit: University of CopenhagenResearchers have mapped out some of the mechanisms that may affect women's fertility from the teenage years to menopause. These mech

Updated on:May 23,2024

Women with chronic physical conditions more likely to experience mental illness in pregnancy

by Don Campbell,University of TorontoCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study led by a University of Toronto researcher has found that women with chronic physical conditions are more likely to exper

Updated on: April 29,2024

Women with chronic physical conditions more likely to experience mental illness in pregnancy

by Don Campbell,University of TorontoCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study led by a University of Toronto researcher has found that women with chronic physical conditions are more likely to exper

Updated on:April 29,2024