Bacterial protein found in the urogenital tract may contribute to reduced fertility, birth defects

byUniversity of Maryland School of MedicineThe bacterial protein DnaK (green) is taken up into human cancer cells and moves to the cell’s nucleus (blue), where the DNA is located. Credit: PNAS 2

Updated on: January 21,2024

Bacterial protein found in the urogenital tract may contribute to reduced fertility, birth defects

byUniversity of Maryland School of MedicineThe bacterial protein DnaK (green) is taken up into human cancer cells and moves to the cell’s nucleus (blue), where the DNA is located. Credit: PNAS 2

Updated on:January 21,2024

Assault during pregnancy can lead to low birth weight and pre-term babies

by Princeton University, Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International AffairsPhysical assault during pregnancy, especially in the third trimester, can significantly increase the rates of babies b

Updated on: March 05,2024

Assault during pregnancy can lead to low birth weight and pre-term babies

by Princeton University, Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International AffairsPhysical assault during pregnancy, especially in the third trimester, can significantly increase the rates of babies b

Updated on:March 05,2024

Researchers show path of an environmental estrogen through the womb using new technology

by University of ViennaThe food estrogen zearalenone migrates through the placenta, as researchers were able to demonstrate for the first time. Credit: University of ViennaThe human foetus is con

Updated on: May 21,2024

Researchers show path of an environmental estrogen through the womb using new technology

by University of ViennaThe food estrogen zearalenone migrates through the placenta, as researchers were able to demonstrate for the first time. Credit: University of ViennaThe human foetus is con

Updated on:May 21,2024

Study finds epilepsy drug to be safe during pregnancy

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research indicates that use of the epilepsy drug lamotrigine during pregnancy does not increase the risk of birth malformations or neurodevelopmental disorder

Updated on: March 05,2024

Study finds epilepsy drug to be safe during pregnancy

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research indicates that use of the epilepsy drug lamotrigine during pregnancy does not increase the risk of birth malformations or neurodevelopmental disorder

Updated on:March 05,2024

Don't believe the hype—'egg timer' tests can't reliably predict your chance of conceiving or menopause timing

by Tessa Copp, Jenny Doust and Karin Hammarberg,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMany women who want to have children and are getting older worry about their fertility. The &quo

Updated on: February 18,2024

Don't believe the hype—'egg timer' tests can't reliably predict your chance of conceiving or menopause timing

by Tessa Copp, Jenny Doust and Karin Hammarberg,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMany women who want to have children and are getting older worry about their fertility. The &quo

Updated on:February 18,2024

Automated appointment scheduling, reminder messages may improve postpartum health for those with chronic conditions

by Brian Burns,Massachusetts General HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMany pregnant people have chronic medical conditions, and although they are usually closely monitored during pregnan

Updated on: August 06,2024

Automated appointment scheduling, reminder messages may improve postpartum health for those with chronic conditions

by Brian Burns,Massachusetts General HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMany pregnant people have chronic medical conditions, and although they are usually closely monitored during pregnan

Updated on:August 06,2024

Studies explore links between stress, choline deficiency, preterm births, and mental health

by Valerie Gleaton,CU Anschutz Medical CampusCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn two recent articles published in Schizophrenia Bulletin, Sharon Hunter, Ph.D., an associate professor in the University o

Updated on: May 20,2024

Studies explore links between stress, choline deficiency, preterm births, and mental health

by Valerie Gleaton,CU Anschutz Medical CampusCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn two recent articles published in Schizophrenia Bulletin, Sharon Hunter, Ph.D., an associate professor in the University o

Updated on:May 20,2024

Why is the diagnosis of women's cancer often delayed?

by University of AberdeenCredit: CC0 Public DomainGynaecological cancers are relatively common—ovarian, cervical and uterine cancers together make up about 20,000 cases each year, with approximat

Updated on: March 05,2024

Why is the diagnosis of women's cancer often delayed?

by University of AberdeenCredit: CC0 Public DomainGynaecological cancers are relatively common—ovarian, cervical and uterine cancers together make up about 20,000 cases each year, with approximat

Updated on:March 05,2024

Women 4 times more likely to develop lupus after stillbirth

by Mike Addelman,University of ManchesterCredit: CC0 Public DomainWomen who have gone through the trauma of having a stillbirth are four times more likely to develop lupus than women with an unc

Updated on: March 05,2024

Women 4 times more likely to develop lupus after stillbirth

by Mike Addelman,University of ManchesterCredit: CC0 Public DomainWomen who have gone through the trauma of having a stillbirth are four times more likely to develop lupus than women with an unc

Updated on:March 05,2024

7 million US women live in maternity care 'deserts'

The United States is still among one of the most dangerous developed nations for childbirth, especially in rural areas and communities of color, according to a new March of Dimes report. About 36 perc

Updated on: March 12,2024

7 million US women live in maternity care 'deserts'

The United States is still among one of the most dangerous developed nations for childbirth, especially in rural areas and communities of color, according to a new March of Dimes report. About 36 perc

Updated on:March 12,2024