More than 4 in 5 pregnancy-related deaths are preventable in the US, and mental health is the leading cause

by Rachel DiamondCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPreventable failures in U.S. maternal health care result in far too many pregnancy-related deaths. Each year, approximately700 parents die from

Updated on: April 07,2024

More than 4 in 5 pregnancy-related deaths are preventable in the US, and mental health is the leading cause

by Rachel DiamondCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPreventable failures in U.S. maternal health care result in far too many pregnancy-related deaths. Each year, approximately700 parents die from

Updated on:April 07,2024

Wearable optical device shows promise for detecting postpartum hemorrhage

byOpticaResearchers developed a wearable wrist-worn device that uses laser speckle imaging to catch early signs of postpartum hemorrhage. Credit: Francesca Bonetta-Misteli, Washington University

Updated on: January 07,2024

Wearable optical device shows promise for detecting postpartum hemorrhage

byOpticaResearchers developed a wearable wrist-worn device that uses laser speckle imaging to catch early signs of postpartum hemorrhage. Credit: Francesca Bonetta-Misteli, Washington University

Updated on:January 07,2024

Does preterm delivery contribute to increased cardiovascular disease burden in women?

by Mary Ann Liebert, IncCredit: Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishersA new study quantifies the future economic burden of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in women with a history of preterm delivery (PT

Updated on: April 02,2024

Does preterm delivery contribute to increased cardiovascular disease burden in women?

by Mary Ann Liebert, IncCredit: Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishersA new study quantifies the future economic burden of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in women with a history of preterm delivery (PT

Updated on:April 02,2024

Disruption of lung biological clock in premature babies may raise later flu risk

by eLifeCredit: CC0 Public DomainDisruptions in the circadian rhythms in lung cells may explain why adults who survived premature birth are often more at risk of severe influenza infections, sugg

Updated on: April 02,2024

Disruption of lung biological clock in premature babies may raise later flu risk

by eLifeCredit: CC0 Public DomainDisruptions in the circadian rhythms in lung cells may explain why adults who survived premature birth are often more at risk of severe influenza infections, sugg

Updated on:April 02,2024

Study: Abortion ban may lead to a 21% increase in pregnancy-related deaths

by Amanda Jean Stevenson,The ConversationProjections based on published U.S. pregnancy and abortion death rates. Credit: Chart: The Conversation, CC-BY-ND Source: Stevenson 2021Anew Texas

Updated on: May 26,2024

Study: Abortion ban may lead to a 21% increase in pregnancy-related deaths

by Amanda Jean Stevenson,The ConversationProjections based on published U.S. pregnancy and abortion death rates. Credit: Chart: The Conversation, CC-BY-ND Source: Stevenson 2021Anew Texas

Updated on:May 26,2024

Study identifies foods to help pregnant people optimize intake of key nutrients

by Environmental influences on Child Health OutcomesCredit: CC0 Public DomainMost pregnant people in the U.S. are at risk of not getting enough of six nutrients important to a healthy pregnancy—vitami

Updated on: January 17,2024

Study identifies foods to help pregnant people optimize intake of key nutrients

by Environmental influences on Child Health OutcomesCredit: CC0 Public DomainMost pregnant people in the U.S. are at risk of not getting enough of six nutrients important to a healthy pregnancy—vitami

Updated on:January 17,2024

AI 'liquid biopsies' using cell-free DNA, protein biomarkers, could aid early detection of ovarian cancer

byJohns Hopkins University School of MedicineCredit: Carolyn Hruban, Ph.D.A blood test that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to detect cancer-related genetic changes and protein biomarkers coul

Updated on: October 30,2024

AI 'liquid biopsies' using cell-free DNA, protein biomarkers, could aid early detection of ovarian cancer

byJohns Hopkins University School of MedicineCredit: Carolyn Hruban, Ph.D.A blood test that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to detect cancer-related genetic changes and protein biomarkers coul

Updated on:October 30,2024

CBD, THC use during early pregnancy can disrupt fetal development

by University of North Carolina Health CareCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study published inScientific Reports, a Nature Research journal, shows how a one-time exposure during early pregnan

Updated on: April 11,2024

CBD, THC use during early pregnancy can disrupt fetal development

by University of North Carolina Health CareCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study published inScientific Reports, a Nature Research journal, shows how a one-time exposure during early pregnan

Updated on:April 11,2024

Researchers identify neuronal mechanisms that control food cravings during pregnancy

by University of BarcelonaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMany people have felt the sudden and uncontrollable urge to eat a certain food. These urges—known as cravings—are very common, mostly du

Updated on: May 23,2024

Researchers identify neuronal mechanisms that control food cravings during pregnancy

by University of BarcelonaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMany people have felt the sudden and uncontrollable urge to eat a certain food. These urges—known as cravings—are very common, mostly du

Updated on:May 23,2024

Early adult binge drinking has lasting impact on aging brain in mice

by Katie Yan,Pennsylvania State UniversityNew research shows lasting impacts of alcohol after a period of abstinence. GABAergic neurons (left) increase in excitatory drive, while pyramidal neuro

Updated on: November 28,2024

Early adult binge drinking has lasting impact on aging brain in mice

by Katie Yan,Pennsylvania State UniversityNew research shows lasting impacts of alcohol after a period of abstinence. GABAergic neurons (left) increase in excitatory drive, while pyramidal neuro

Updated on:November 28,2024