How 'natural-killer' cells might help women avoid a deadly risk of childbirth

by Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical CenterThese microscopic slides of mouse placentas and uterine tissue show the importance of the protein Gab3 for ensuring a healthy delivery. On the

Updated on: March 12,2024

How 'natural-killer' cells might help women avoid a deadly risk of childbirth

by Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical CenterThese microscopic slides of mouse placentas and uterine tissue show the importance of the protein Gab3 for ensuring a healthy delivery. On the

Updated on:March 12,2024

Infertility is linked to small increased risk of cancer

by European Society of Human Reproduction and EmbryologyKiller T cells surround a cancer cell. Credit: NIHA study of over 64,000 women of childbearing age in the USA has found that infertility is

Updated on: March 09,2024

Infertility is linked to small increased risk of cancer

by European Society of Human Reproduction and EmbryologyKiller T cells surround a cancer cell. Credit: NIHA study of over 64,000 women of childbearing age in the USA has found that infertility is

Updated on:March 09,2024

Vaginal microbiota may affect the duration of gestation

by University of HelsinkiRelative abundances of bacterial taxa across all 324 samples. Circular stacked bar chart showing the bacterial relative abundances of all the samples in the study cohort

Updated on: May 06,2024

Vaginal microbiota may affect the duration of gestation

by University of HelsinkiRelative abundances of bacterial taxa across all 324 samples. Circular stacked bar chart showing the bacterial relative abundances of all the samples in the study cohort

Updated on:May 06,2024

Small risk of muscle and bone problems in babies of mothers who took common thrush treatment

by British Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainPregnant women who take the thrush treatment fluconazole orally appear to have a higher risk of giving birth to a baby with muscle and bone malf

Updated on: July 01,2024

Small risk of muscle and bone problems in babies of mothers who took common thrush treatment

by British Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainPregnant women who take the thrush treatment fluconazole orally appear to have a higher risk of giving birth to a baby with muscle and bone malf

Updated on:July 01,2024

Uncovering the link between attending prenatal checkups and low birth weight in Japan

byTokyo Institute of TechnologyScientists recently pinpointed the main factors associated with mothers' attendance at prenatal checkups and uncovered its link with low birth weight in Japan.

Updated on: February 18,2024

Uncovering the link between attending prenatal checkups and low birth weight in Japan

byTokyo Institute of TechnologyScientists recently pinpointed the main factors associated with mothers' attendance at prenatal checkups and uncovered its link with low birth weight in Japan.

Updated on:February 18,2024

Study: The risk of pregnancy complications for women with arthritis of the spine has decreased over time

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: Christian Bowen on UnsplashWomen with rheumatic diseases are at greater risk of complications during pregnancy and childbirth, but for women with arthritis of the

Updated on: May 27,2024

Study: The risk of pregnancy complications for women with arthritis of the spine has decreased over time

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: Christian Bowen on UnsplashWomen with rheumatic diseases are at greater risk of complications during pregnancy and childbirth, but for women with arthritis of the

Updated on:May 27,2024

Post-traumatic stress experienced by partners following miscarriage

by Imperial College LondonPregnancy test. Credit: public domainOne in 12 partners experience post-traumatic stress after miscarriage, suggests a new study.The research, led by Imperial College Lo

Updated on: March 05,2024

Post-traumatic stress experienced by partners following miscarriage

by Imperial College LondonPregnancy test. Credit: public domainOne in 12 partners experience post-traumatic stress after miscarriage, suggests a new study.The research, led by Imperial College Lo

Updated on:March 05,2024

Study suggests that a longer reproductive lifespan is associated with a lower prevalence of multimorbidity

byThe North American Menopause SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBecause of the aging of the ovaries, a woman's fertility gradually declines, and she eventually enters menopause. The o

Updated on: August 31,2024

Study suggests that a longer reproductive lifespan is associated with a lower prevalence of multimorbidity

byThe North American Menopause SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBecause of the aging of the ovaries, a woman's fertility gradually declines, and she eventually enters menopause. The o

Updated on:August 31,2024

Study finds key brain region smaller in birth control pill users

by Radiological Society of North AmericaBrain MRI depicting hypothalamus in red. Credit: Study author and RSNAResearchers studying the brain found that women taking oral contraceptives, commonly

Updated on: May 31,2024

Study finds key brain region smaller in birth control pill users

by Radiological Society of North AmericaBrain MRI depicting hypothalamus in red. Credit: Study author and RSNAResearchers studying the brain found that women taking oral contraceptives, commonly

Updated on:May 31,2024

Ask the pediatrician: COVID-19 vaccines during pregnancy and breastfeeding

by Lisa M. Costello, MD, MPH, FAAP, American Academy of PediatricsCredit: CC0 Public DomainA question I commonly get from patients and friends is this: Should I get a COVID vaccine if I'm pregnant

Updated on: January 16,2024

Ask the pediatrician: COVID-19 vaccines during pregnancy and breastfeeding

by Lisa M. Costello, MD, MPH, FAAP, American Academy of PediatricsCredit: CC0 Public DomainA question I commonly get from patients and friends is this: Should I get a COVID vaccine if I'm pregnant

Updated on:January 16,2024