California campaign lowers statewide C-section rate, study finds

by Stanford University Medical CenterIllustration depicting Caesarean section. Credit: BruceBlaus/Wikipedia/CC BY 3.0A four-year effort has reduced the rate of cesarean sections for low-risk, fir

Updated on: June 05,2024

California campaign lowers statewide C-section rate, study finds

by Stanford University Medical CenterIllustration depicting Caesarean section. Credit: BruceBlaus/Wikipedia/CC BY 3.0A four-year effort has reduced the rate of cesarean sections for low-risk, fir

Updated on:June 05,2024

Prioritizing protein during perimenopause may ward off weight gain

by University of SydneyGraphical model describing the implications of the shift in protein and energy requirements during the menopause transition. See main text for a detailed explanation of the

Updated on: April 03,2024

Prioritizing protein during perimenopause may ward off weight gain

by University of SydneyGraphical model describing the implications of the shift in protein and energy requirements during the menopause transition. See main text for a detailed explanation of the

Updated on:April 03,2024

More and more women in Australia are having induced labor. Does it matter?

by Angela Brown,The ConversationCredit: anastasiia chepinska/unsplash,CC BY-SAInduction of labor for women having their first baby has risen in Australia from 26% in 2010 to 46% in 2020, a

Updated on: April 11,2024

More and more women in Australia are having induced labor. Does it matter?

by Angela Brown,The ConversationCredit: anastasiia chepinska/unsplash,CC BY-SAInduction of labor for women having their first baby has risen in Australia from 26% in 2010 to 46% in 2020, a

Updated on:April 11,2024

Study finds similar association of progestogen-only and combined hormonal contraceptives with breast cancer risk

by Public Library of ScienceResearchers find similar association of progestogen-only and combined hormonal contraceptives with breast cancer risk. Credit: Reproductive Health Supplies Coalition (

Updated on: June 07,2024

Study finds similar association of progestogen-only and combined hormonal contraceptives with breast cancer risk

by Public Library of ScienceResearchers find similar association of progestogen-only and combined hormonal contraceptives with breast cancer risk. Credit: Reproductive Health Supplies Coalition (

Updated on:June 07,2024

C-sections in Mexico increase with obesity level and health care specialization: Study

by Marianne Stein,University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignTime Variation in Hospital-Level CS and Obesity RatesSource:Authors’ analysis based on data from birth/hospitalization reg

Updated on: January 15,2024

C-sections in Mexico increase with obesity level and health care specialization: Study

by Marianne Stein,University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignTime Variation in Hospital-Level CS and Obesity RatesSource:Authors’ analysis based on data from birth/hospitalization reg

Updated on:January 15,2024

Which fetal size standard should be used for diagnosing a small- or large-for-gestational-age fetus

by ElsevierThis figure illustrates the six different fetal size standards choices presented in this supplement and represents the assumptions made by the investigators when they developed the siz

Updated on: March 30,2024

Which fetal size standard should be used for diagnosing a small- or large-for-gestational-age fetus

by ElsevierThis figure illustrates the six different fetal size standards choices presented in this supplement and represents the assumptions made by the investigators when they developed the siz

Updated on:March 30,2024

Speculum: The creepy history of this ancient gynecological device and why it's still feared today

by Helen King,The ConversationCredit: Brett Sayles from PexelsWomen's health is in crisis. In many places,gynecology waiting listsare risingor are evenat record lengt

Updated on: March 09,2024

Speculum: The creepy history of this ancient gynecological device and why it's still feared today

by Helen King,The ConversationCredit: Brett Sayles from PexelsWomen's health is in crisis. In many places,gynecology waiting listsare risingor are evenat record lengt

Updated on:March 09,2024

Youngest girls who get pregnant have highest risk of poor outcomes, study finds

by University of Maryland School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainPregnant teens in the U.S. have long been known to face increased health risks and pregnancy complications, but a new study fo

Updated on: May 31,2024

Youngest girls who get pregnant have highest risk of poor outcomes, study finds

by University of Maryland School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainPregnant teens in the U.S. have long been known to face increased health risks and pregnancy complications, but a new study fo

Updated on:May 31,2024

Study: Women's reactions to states' breast density information varies by sociodemographic characteristics

by Boston University School of MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainBreast density information aims to increase awareness of breast density and its risks and inform future breast screening d

Updated on: May 26,2024

Study: Women's reactions to states' breast density information varies by sociodemographic characteristics

by Boston University School of MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainBreast density information aims to increase awareness of breast density and its risks and inform future breast screening d

Updated on:May 26,2024

New insights into fibroids might lead to better treatments

by Carole Tanzer MillerHormone therapy is the usual go-to when women develop painful uterine fibroids, but researchers report they are zeroing in on new avenues for treatment.A University of Cincinnat

Updated on: January 12,2024

New insights into fibroids might lead to better treatments

by Carole Tanzer MillerHormone therapy is the usual go-to when women develop painful uterine fibroids, but researchers report they are zeroing in on new avenues for treatment.A University of Cincinnat

Updated on:January 12,2024