Scientists focus on 'guardian of the genome' to understand preterm births

by Pacific Northwest National LaboratoryPNNL scientists are unraveling the molecular cascade involved in preterm birth. Credit: Jens Bergander / FlickrScientists have gotten a better look at the

Updated on: March 02,2024

Scientists focus on 'guardian of the genome' to understand preterm births

by Pacific Northwest National LaboratoryPNNL scientists are unraveling the molecular cascade involved in preterm birth. Credit: Jens Bergander / FlickrScientists have gotten a better look at the

Updated on:March 02,2024

Study: Lack of psychological support for those dealing with infertility in the UK

by Taylor & FrancisCredit: CC0 Public DomainPsychological support for those dealing with infertility and its treatment is received by only just half of those who want it in the U.K.—with many

Updated on: May 18,2024

Study: Lack of psychological support for those dealing with infertility in the UK

by Taylor & FrancisCredit: CC0 Public DomainPsychological support for those dealing with infertility and its treatment is received by only just half of those who want it in the U.K.—with many

Updated on:May 18,2024

Study explores the pandemic's impact on breastfeeding practices in historically marginalized communities

bySaint Louis UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA Saint Louis University study has explored the impact of COVID-19 stay-at-home orders on breastfeeding practices in the U.S.The study, r

Updated on: December 05,2024

Study explores the pandemic's impact on breastfeeding practices in historically marginalized communities

bySaint Louis UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA Saint Louis University study has explored the impact of COVID-19 stay-at-home orders on breastfeeding practices in the U.S.The study, r

Updated on:December 05,2024

In utero SARS-CoV-2 exposure tied to neurodevelopmental sequelae

In utero exposure to severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is associated with increased neurodevelopmental sequelae in offspring, according to a study published online June 9 in

Updated on: March 19,2024

In utero SARS-CoV-2 exposure tied to neurodevelopmental sequelae

In utero exposure to severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is associated with increased neurodevelopmental sequelae in offspring, according to a study published online June 9 in

Updated on:March 19,2024

Self-testing could improve global access to cervical cancer screening

by Massey UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSelf-testing for cervical cancer could reduce cervical screening inequities for Māori, Pacific and Asian women, according to new research led

Updated on: March 16,2024

Self-testing could improve global access to cervical cancer screening

by Massey UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSelf-testing for cervical cancer could reduce cervical screening inequities for Māori, Pacific and Asian women, according to new research led

Updated on:March 16,2024

Facing criticism, feds award first maternal health grant to a predominantly Black rural area

by Sarah Jane Tribble, KFF Health News, KFF Health NewsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA federal program to combat the alarming rates of rural women dying from pregnancy complications has marked a fi

Updated on: January 17,2024

Facing criticism, feds award first maternal health grant to a predominantly Black rural area

by Sarah Jane Tribble, KFF Health News, KFF Health NewsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA federal program to combat the alarming rates of rural women dying from pregnancy complications has marked a fi

Updated on:January 17,2024

As abortion battle shifts, Planned Parenthood to boost regional affiliate funds, cut national staff

by GEOFF MULVIHILL and THALIA BEATYA welcome sign hangs outside a Planned Parenthood branch on May 16, 2023, in Pasadena, Calif. Planned Parenthood is shifting funding to its state affiliates and cutt

Updated on: March 09,2024

As abortion battle shifts, Planned Parenthood to boost regional affiliate funds, cut national staff

by GEOFF MULVIHILL and THALIA BEATYA welcome sign hangs outside a Planned Parenthood branch on May 16, 2023, in Pasadena, Calif. Planned Parenthood is shifting funding to its state affiliates and cutt

Updated on:March 09,2024

Study suggests more educational intervention is needed to help women spot signs of endometrial cancer

byThe North American Menopause SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainDespite the fact that endometrial cancer is the most common cancer of the female reproductive organs, a significant percentage of w

Updated on: August 31,2024

Study suggests more educational intervention is needed to help women spot signs of endometrial cancer

byThe North American Menopause SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainDespite the fact that endometrial cancer is the most common cancer of the female reproductive organs, a significant percentage of w

Updated on:August 31,2024

Smaller eggs enhance IVF outcomes for male infertility in mice

by RIKENIn conventional in vitro fertilization (IVF) procedure, sperm are injected into an egg (oocyte). RIKEN researchers have discovered that using oocytes that are half their usual size can en

Updated on: March 02,2024

Smaller eggs enhance IVF outcomes for male infertility in mice

by RIKENIn conventional in vitro fertilization (IVF) procedure, sperm are injected into an egg (oocyte). RIKEN researchers have discovered that using oocytes that are half their usual size can en

Updated on:March 02,2024

Inducing labor at 39 weeks reduces likelihood of C-sections

by Kristina Sauerwein,Washington University in St. LouisCredit: CC0 Public DomainInducing labor in healthy first-time mothers in the 39th week of pregnancy results in lower rates of cesarean sec

Updated on: March 12,2024

Inducing labor at 39 weeks reduces likelihood of C-sections

by Kristina Sauerwein,Washington University in St. LouisCredit: CC0 Public DomainInducing labor in healthy first-time mothers in the 39th week of pregnancy results in lower rates of cesarean sec

Updated on:March 12,2024