New study identifies risk factors associated with low birth weight

by Swansea UniversitySignificant factors associated with the risk low birth weight among the overall study population. GP, general practitioner; LA, local authority; PEDW, Patient Episode Databas

Updated on: May 11,2024

New study identifies risk factors associated with low birth weight

by Swansea UniversitySignificant factors associated with the risk low birth weight among the overall study population. GP, general practitioner; LA, local authority; PEDW, Patient Episode Databas

Updated on:May 11,2024

In the US, menopause finally gets its due

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFor years, the sweeping physical and emotional midlife change that women undergo has been shunted to the shadowy corners of public view, and barely even discussed amon

Updated on: April 07,2024

In the US, menopause finally gets its due

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFor years, the sweeping physical and emotional midlife change that women undergo has been shunted to the shadowy corners of public view, and barely even discussed amon

Updated on:April 07,2024

UK's young people at risk of leaving school without vital knowledge of reproductive health, study finds

byTaylor & FrancisCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPupils in the UK are not learning about potentially life-changing issues such as endometriosis, infertility, and miscarriage, according to

Updated on: February 18,2024

UK's young people at risk of leaving school without vital knowledge of reproductive health, study finds

byTaylor & FrancisCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPupils in the UK are not learning about potentially life-changing issues such as endometriosis, infertility, and miscarriage, according to

Updated on:February 18,2024

Researchers document dramatic increase in cervical cancer in Appalachian Kentucky

by Leslie Cantu,Medical University of South CarolinaTrends in Hysterectomy Cervical Cancer Incidence Rates Overall and by Stage at Diagnosis Data are compared from Appalachian Kentucky, non-Appa

Updated on: January 16,2024

Researchers document dramatic increase in cervical cancer in Appalachian Kentucky

by Leslie Cantu,Medical University of South CarolinaTrends in Hysterectomy Cervical Cancer Incidence Rates Overall and by Stage at Diagnosis Data are compared from Appalachian Kentucky, non-Appa

Updated on:January 16,2024

Unaffordable food putting moms-to-be at risk, research shows

byNewcastle UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPregnant women who have limited access to affordable, nutritious, and healthy foods have a higher chance of developing both physical and me

Updated on: September 18,2024

Unaffordable food putting moms-to-be at risk, research shows

byNewcastle UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPregnant women who have limited access to affordable, nutritious, and healthy foods have a higher chance of developing both physical and me

Updated on:September 18,2024

Maternal deaths up with pregnancies complicated by cancer

Among pregnancies complicated by cancer, the risks for severe maternal morbidity and mortality are increased, according to a research letter published online June 16 inJAMA Oncology.Koji Matsuo,

Updated on: April 18,2024

Maternal deaths up with pregnancies complicated by cancer

Among pregnancies complicated by cancer, the risks for severe maternal morbidity and mortality are increased, according to a research letter published online June 16 inJAMA Oncology.Koji Matsuo,

Updated on:April 18,2024

The Lancet warns US Supreme Court over abortion

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainBritish medical journalThe Lancetwarned Friday that US Supreme Court justices would have "women's blood on their hands" if they strike down

Updated on: March 12,2024

The Lancet warns US Supreme Court over abortion

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainBritish medical journalThe Lancetwarned Friday that US Supreme Court justices would have "women's blood on their hands" if they strike down

Updated on:March 12,2024

Targeted interventions raise HPV vaccine acceptance in women

(HealthDay)—Among young women, targeted educational interventions, particularly educational videos, increase human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine acceptability and knowledge, according to a study publis

Updated on: April 29,2024

Targeted interventions raise HPV vaccine acceptance in women

(HealthDay)—Among young women, targeted educational interventions, particularly educational videos, increase human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine acceptability and knowledge, according to a study publis

Updated on:April 29,2024

Air pollution exposure early in pregnancy increases gestational diabetes risk, study finds

by Leigh Hopper,University of Southern CaliforniaGestational diabetes usually goes away after childbirth, but it can cause problems during pregnancy. Credit: PexelsExposure to air pollution earl

Updated on: January 19,2024

Air pollution exposure early in pregnancy increases gestational diabetes risk, study finds

by Leigh Hopper,University of Southern CaliforniaGestational diabetes usually goes away after childbirth, but it can cause problems during pregnancy. Credit: PexelsExposure to air pollution earl

Updated on:January 19,2024

Air pollution can harm pregnancy by affecting gene expression in the placenta

by Rae Lynn Mitchell,Texas A&M UniversityFetus in utero, between fifth and sixth months. Image credit: Wikipedia.Polluted air contributed to the deaths of more than 6.6 million people worldw

Updated on: March 07,2024

Air pollution can harm pregnancy by affecting gene expression in the placenta

by Rae Lynn Mitchell,Texas A&M UniversityFetus in utero, between fifth and sixth months. Image credit: Wikipedia.Polluted air contributed to the deaths of more than 6.6 million people worldw

Updated on:March 07,2024