Largest ever genetic study of age of puberty in girls shows links with weight gain

byUniversity of CambridgeCredit: CC0 Public DomainGenes can indirectly influence the age at which girls have their first period by accelerating weight gain in childhood, a known risk factor for

Updated on: July 08,2024

Largest ever genetic study of age of puberty in girls shows links with weight gain

byUniversity of CambridgeCredit: CC0 Public DomainGenes can indirectly influence the age at which girls have their first period by accelerating weight gain in childhood, a known risk factor for

Updated on:July 08,2024

Severe maternal complications at childbirth: A recurring hazard?

byMcGill University Health CentreRate of concordant and discordant SMM in the second deliveries. The label on the left of the plot represents the type of SMM in the first delivery, whereas the b

Updated on: January 17,2024

Severe maternal complications at childbirth: A recurring hazard?

byMcGill University Health CentreRate of concordant and discordant SMM in the second deliveries. The label on the left of the plot represents the type of SMM in the first delivery, whereas the b

Updated on:January 17,2024

Breast cancer deaths fall 44% since 1989 despite rising cases

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBreast cancer rates in the United States are increasing significantly, with younger women and Asian Americans experiencing the most notable rises, according to a study

Updated on: October 24,2024

Breast cancer deaths fall 44% since 1989 despite rising cases

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBreast cancer rates in the United States are increasing significantly, with younger women and Asian Americans experiencing the most notable rises, according to a study

Updated on:October 24,2024

Abortion opponents push state lawmakers to promote unproven 'abortion reversal'

by Anna Claire Vollers, Stateline.orgCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAnti-abortion organizations are pushing state lawmakers to promote a controversial and unproven "abortion reversal" tre

Updated on: January 13,2024

Abortion opponents push state lawmakers to promote unproven 'abortion reversal'

by Anna Claire Vollers, Stateline.orgCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAnti-abortion organizations are pushing state lawmakers to promote a controversial and unproven "abortion reversal" tre

Updated on:January 13,2024

Research shows ~5 percent of pregnant women report intimate partner violence

by Elana GotkineIntimate partner violence (IPV) during pregnancy is associated with delayed or no prenatal care and affects health conditions during pregnancy and infant birth outcomes, according to r

Updated on: December 25,2024

Research shows ~5 percent of pregnant women report intimate partner violence

by Elana GotkineIntimate partner violence (IPV) during pregnancy is associated with delayed or no prenatal care and affects health conditions during pregnancy and infant birth outcomes, according to r

Updated on:December 25,2024

Endometriosis afflicts millions of women, but few people feel comfortable talking about it

by Kristina S. Brown,The ConversationCredit: Engin Akyurt from PexelsEndometriosiscauses physical, sexual and emotional pain. About190 million people around the globehave endom

Updated on: January 15,2024

Endometriosis afflicts millions of women, but few people feel comfortable talking about it

by Kristina S. Brown,The ConversationCredit: Engin Akyurt from PexelsEndometriosiscauses physical, sexual and emotional pain. About190 million people around the globehave endom

Updated on:January 15,2024

Medicaid now covers doulas for pregnant and postpartum Coloradans

by Meg Wingerter, The Denver PostCredit: CC0 Public DomainColorado's Medicaid program now covers doula care for all pregnant and postpartum members, but advocates don't expect to see an immedi

Updated on: July 10,2024

Medicaid now covers doulas for pregnant and postpartum Coloradans

by Meg Wingerter, The Denver PostCredit: CC0 Public DomainColorado's Medicaid program now covers doula care for all pregnant and postpartum members, but advocates don't expect to see an immedi

Updated on:July 10,2024

Alcohol advice for pregnant women: A lost opportunity to communicate new guidelines

by Lisa Schölin and Lesley Smith,The ConversationCredit: SHVETS production from PexelsPregnant women in the UK are nowofficially advisedto consume no alcohol at all. These guidelines

Updated on: April 18,2024

Alcohol advice for pregnant women: A lost opportunity to communicate new guidelines

by Lisa Schölin and Lesley Smith,The ConversationCredit: SHVETS production from PexelsPregnant women in the UK are nowofficially advisedto consume no alcohol at all. These guidelines

Updated on:April 18,2024

Fatigue, weakness and pelvic pain: Vascular problems are different for women

by Mike Clark,Rush University Medical CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFeeling more tired than usual? Experiencing pelvic pain? It could be a problem with your arteries and veins.Vascular

Updated on: May 08,2024

Fatigue, weakness and pelvic pain: Vascular problems are different for women

by Mike Clark,Rush University Medical CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFeeling more tired than usual? Experiencing pelvic pain? It could be a problem with your arteries and veins.Vascular

Updated on:May 08,2024

Most expectant mothers miss out on vitamins important for their health and their baby's, study finds

by Keith Godfrey, Sarah El-Heis,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainOur bodies require many important vitamins and minerals in order to function well.B vitamins, for example, are part

Updated on: April 07,2024

Most expectant mothers miss out on vitamins important for their health and their baby's, study finds

by Keith Godfrey, Sarah El-Heis,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainOur bodies require many important vitamins and minerals in order to function well.B vitamins, for example, are part

Updated on:April 07,2024