New online tool to support expectant parents with prenatal testing decisions

by Murdoch Children's Research InstituteCredit: AI-generated imageA new online tool has been launched to support expectant parents in their choices around prenatal testing for chromosome cond

Updated on: March 23,2024

New online tool to support expectant parents with prenatal testing decisions

by Murdoch Children's Research InstituteCredit: AI-generated imageA new online tool has been launched to support expectant parents in their choices around prenatal testing for chromosome cond

Updated on:March 23,2024

100-year-old fertility technique reduces need for IVF

by University of AdelaideBen Mol as a baby (just a few weeks old) with his mother, Annemie Mol-Albers, 1965. Until he embarked on this study, Professor Mol had no idea that he himself was the res

Updated on: March 12,2024

100-year-old fertility technique reduces need for IVF

by University of AdelaideBen Mol as a baby (just a few weeks old) with his mother, Annemie Mol-Albers, 1965. Until he embarked on this study, Professor Mol had no idea that he himself was the res

Updated on:March 12,2024

A molecular mechanism that mediates a link between fetal conditions and later health

by Tampere UniversityIndividuals who inherit the unmethylated nc886 gene from both parents have permanently higher levels of nc886 RNA. This level of methylation is also associated with the individual

Updated on: May 10,2024

A molecular mechanism that mediates a link between fetal conditions and later health

by Tampere UniversityIndividuals who inherit the unmethylated nc886 gene from both parents have permanently higher levels of nc886 RNA. This level of methylation is also associated with the individual

Updated on:May 10,2024

Some pregnant women are exposed to gadolinium in early pregnancy

by Radiological Society of North AmericaCredit: CC0 Public DomainA small but concerning number of women are exposed to a commonly used MRI contrast agent early in their pregnancy, likely before m

Updated on: June 29,2024

Some pregnant women are exposed to gadolinium in early pregnancy

by Radiological Society of North AmericaCredit: CC0 Public DomainA small but concerning number of women are exposed to a commonly used MRI contrast agent early in their pregnancy, likely before m

Updated on:June 29,2024

Breast milk may have potential protective effects against SARS-CoV-2, say researchers

JANUARY 29, 2024by Betty Zou,University of TorontoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe COVID-19 pandemic was an especially harrowing time for pregnant people and new parents.The uncertainties ab

Updated on: March 28,2024

Breast milk may have potential protective effects against SARS-CoV-2, say researchers

JANUARY 29, 2024by Betty Zou,University of TorontoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe COVID-19 pandemic was an especially harrowing time for pregnant people and new parents.The uncertainties ab

Updated on:March 28,2024

Over-the-counter birth control? Drugmaker seeks FDA approval

By MATTHEW PERRONEA one-month dosage of hormonal birth control pills is displayed in Sacramento, Calif., Aug. 26, 2016. A drug company is seeking U.S. approval for the first-ever birth control pill th

Updated on: March 09,2024

Over-the-counter birth control? Drugmaker seeks FDA approval

By MATTHEW PERRONEA one-month dosage of hormonal birth control pills is displayed in Sacramento, Calif., Aug. 26, 2016. A drug company is seeking U.S. approval for the first-ever birth control pill th

Updated on:March 09,2024

Endometriosis linked to reduction in live births before diagnosis of the disease

byEuropean Society of Human Reproduction and EmbryologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainEndometriosis is linked to a reduction in fertility in the years preceding a definitive surgical diagnosis

Updated on: January 19,2024

Endometriosis linked to reduction in live births before diagnosis of the disease

byEuropean Society of Human Reproduction and EmbryologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainEndometriosis is linked to a reduction in fertility in the years preceding a definitive surgical diagnosis

Updated on:January 19,2024

Low rate of COVID-19 found in women admitted for childbirth at Cedars-Sinai

by Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainA study conducted by investigators at Cedars-Sinai suggests that universal testing of asymptomatic pregnant women in labor may not be necess

Updated on: March 07,2024

Low rate of COVID-19 found in women admitted for childbirth at Cedars-Sinai

by Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainA study conducted by investigators at Cedars-Sinai suggests that universal testing of asymptomatic pregnant women in labor may not be necess

Updated on:March 07,2024

Research links common insecticide to neurodevelopmental disorders

by University of ToledoNND-related behavioral changes in DPE mice. A) The experimental design, showing pesticide exposures in the dam (3 mg/kg every 3 days) for 2 weeks preconception, then throug

Updated on: May 27,2024

Research links common insecticide to neurodevelopmental disorders

by University of ToledoNND-related behavioral changes in DPE mice. A) The experimental design, showing pesticide exposures in the dam (3 mg/kg every 3 days) for 2 weeks preconception, then throug

Updated on:May 27,2024

COVID-19 infection rates high in pregnant women

by University of WashingtonPregnant patients of minority communities had a two- to fourfold higher prevalence of COVID-19. Credit: UW MedicineThe COVID-19 infection rate among pregnant women was

Updated on: April 19,2024

COVID-19 infection rates high in pregnant women

by University of WashingtonPregnant patients of minority communities had a two- to fourfold higher prevalence of COVID-19. Credit: UW MedicineThe COVID-19 infection rate among pregnant women was

Updated on:April 19,2024