Low birthweight in newborns linked to protein in placenta

by University of California, Los AngelesCredit: CC0 Public DomainFor the first time, UCLA scientists have discovered higher levels of a protein called humanin in the placenta tissue of women who

Updated on: July 02,2024

Low birthweight in newborns linked to protein in placenta

by University of California, Los AngelesCredit: CC0 Public DomainFor the first time, UCLA scientists have discovered higher levels of a protein called humanin in the placenta tissue of women who

Updated on:July 02,2024

Artificial placenta created in the laboratory

by Vienna University of TechnologyDenise Mandt in the lab. Credit: Vienna University of TechnologyIn order to better understand important biological membranes, it is necessary to explore new meth

Updated on: March 09,2024

Artificial placenta created in the laboratory

by Vienna University of TechnologyDenise Mandt in the lab. Credit: Vienna University of TechnologyIn order to better understand important biological membranes, it is necessary to explore new meth

Updated on:March 09,2024

Uterus transplantation—as ethically problematic as altruistic surrogacy

by Linköping UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn 2014, the first child gestated in a donated uterus was born. Although research into uterus transplantation is still in an early phase, many see

Updated on: March 16,2024

Uterus transplantation—as ethically problematic as altruistic surrogacy

by Linköping UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn 2014, the first child gestated in a donated uterus was born. Although research into uterus transplantation is still in an early phase, many see

Updated on:March 16,2024

Abortion arguments at play in limiting veterans' IVF benefit

by Julie Carr SmythIn this Tuesday, June 11, 2019, file photo, Jake and Ashley Lyerla are interviewed at their home in Milroy, Ind. A federal program to help injured veterans and their spouses conceiv

Updated on: March 09,2024

Abortion arguments at play in limiting veterans' IVF benefit

by Julie Carr SmythIn this Tuesday, June 11, 2019, file photo, Jake and Ashley Lyerla are interviewed at their home in Milroy, Ind. A federal program to help injured veterans and their spouses conceiv

Updated on:March 09,2024

Vitamin D levels during pregnancy linked with child IQ

by Kathryn Mueller,Seattle Children's Research InstituteCredit: CC0 Public DomainVitamin D is a critical nutrient and has many important functions in the body. A mother's vitamin D suppl

Updated on: April 16,2024

Vitamin D levels during pregnancy linked with child IQ

by Kathryn Mueller,Seattle Children's Research InstituteCredit: CC0 Public DomainVitamin D is a critical nutrient and has many important functions in the body. A mother's vitamin D suppl

Updated on:April 16,2024

In utero stimulant exposure not tied to later neurodevelopmental issues

by Lori SolomonAmphetamine/dextroamphetamine and methylphenidate exposure in utero does not appear to increase the risk for childhood neurodevelopmental disorders, according to a studypublished&

Updated on: March 07,2024

In utero stimulant exposure not tied to later neurodevelopmental issues

by Lori SolomonAmphetamine/dextroamphetamine and methylphenidate exposure in utero does not appear to increase the risk for childhood neurodevelopmental disorders, according to a studypublished&

Updated on:March 07,2024

Cervical cancer screening rates dropped during stay-at-home order

There was a considerable decrease in the cervical cancer screening rate during the stay-at-home order issued by the governor of California on March 19, 2020, to contain the spread of severe acute resp

Updated on: April 07,2024

Cervical cancer screening rates dropped during stay-at-home order

There was a considerable decrease in the cervical cancer screening rate during the stay-at-home order issued by the governor of California on March 19, 2020, to contain the spread of severe acute resp

Updated on:April 07,2024

The 5:2 diet: A good choice for gestational diabetes

by University of South AustraliaCredit: CC0 Public DomainWeight loss after gestational diabetes can prevent the onset of type 2 diabetes. Yet finding the most effective way to lose weight and kee

Updated on: March 12,2024

The 5:2 diet: A good choice for gestational diabetes

by University of South AustraliaCredit: CC0 Public DomainWeight loss after gestational diabetes can prevent the onset of type 2 diabetes. Yet finding the most effective way to lose weight and kee

Updated on:March 12,2024

Lack of knowledge led to COVID-19 vaccination hesitancy during pregnancy

by Tiffany Dobbyn,UC DavisCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWhen the COVID-19 vaccine rollout began, pregnant women hesitated to roll up a sleeve for a shot, according to a survey conducted by t

Updated on: April 19,2024

Lack of knowledge led to COVID-19 vaccination hesitancy during pregnancy

by Tiffany Dobbyn,UC DavisCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWhen the COVID-19 vaccine rollout began, pregnant women hesitated to roll up a sleeve for a shot, according to a survey conducted by t

Updated on:April 19,2024

US abortion trends have changed since landmark 1973 ruling

by Lindsey TannerDemonstrators protest outside of the U.S. Supreme Court Tuesday, May 3, 2022 in Washington. A draft opinion suggests the U.S. Supreme Court could be poised to overturn the landmark 19

Updated on: March 16,2024

US abortion trends have changed since landmark 1973 ruling

by Lindsey TannerDemonstrators protest outside of the U.S. Supreme Court Tuesday, May 3, 2022 in Washington. A draft opinion suggests the U.S. Supreme Court could be poised to overturn the landmark 19

Updated on:March 16,2024