Blood test reveals which women are at higher risk of preeclampsia in the later stages of pregnancy

by Nena Testelmans,KU LeuvenCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPreeclampsia is a severe complication of pregnancy, affecting one in 40 pregnant women. Identifying high-risk patients is often diff

Updated on: January 17,2024

Blood test reveals which women are at higher risk of preeclampsia in the later stages of pregnancy

by Nena Testelmans,KU LeuvenCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPreeclampsia is a severe complication of pregnancy, affecting one in 40 pregnant women. Identifying high-risk patients is often diff

Updated on:January 17,2024

In women with HIV, TB preventive therapy poses greater risk in pregnancy than postpartum

by NIH/National Institute of Allergy and Infectious DiseasesStudy results published today help clarify how to safely prevent tuberculosis (TB) in women living with HIV who are pregnant or have re

Updated on: April 08,2024

In women with HIV, TB preventive therapy poses greater risk in pregnancy than postpartum

by NIH/National Institute of Allergy and Infectious DiseasesStudy results published today help clarify how to safely prevent tuberculosis (TB) in women living with HIV who are pregnant or have re

Updated on:April 08,2024

Access to safe abortions saves lives: WHO chief

Credit: CC0 Public DomainThe head of the World Health Organization said Wednesday that access to safe abortions saves lives, after a leaked draft ruling indicated the US Supreme Court was mulling endi

Updated on: July 01,2024

Access to safe abortions saves lives: WHO chief

Credit: CC0 Public DomainThe head of the World Health Organization said Wednesday that access to safe abortions saves lives, after a leaked draft ruling indicated the US Supreme Court was mulling endi

Updated on:July 01,2024

New study: Black women with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy have increased stroke risk

byBoston University School of MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainU.S. Black women have a disproportionately higher burden of both preeclamptic pregnancy and stroke compared with white wom

Updated on: January 19,2024

New study: Black women with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy have increased stroke risk

byBoston University School of MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainU.S. Black women have a disproportionately higher burden of both preeclamptic pregnancy and stroke compared with white wom

Updated on:January 19,2024

Could your unborn child help scientists to improve the health of the future population?

by University of AberdeenCredit: CC0 Public DomainBabies that aren't even born yet could help Aberdeen scientists to improve the health of future generations.Researchers from the University o

Updated on: March 07,2024

Could your unborn child help scientists to improve the health of the future population?

by University of AberdeenCredit: CC0 Public DomainBabies that aren't even born yet could help Aberdeen scientists to improve the health of future generations.Researchers from the University o

Updated on:March 07,2024

Are some antidepressants less risky for pregnant women?

by Institut national de la recherche scientifique - INRSCells isolated from the placenta. Credit: Cathy Vaillancourt laboratory (INRS)About one in ten women in Québec will suffer from depression durin

Updated on: April 29,2024

Are some antidepressants less risky for pregnant women?

by Institut national de la recherche scientifique - INRSCells isolated from the placenta. Credit: Cathy Vaillancourt laboratory (INRS)About one in ten women in Québec will suffer from depression durin

Updated on:April 29,2024

Pandemic affects pregnancy health whether moms catch COVID or not

by Michael Addelman,University of ManchesterCredit: CC0 Public DomainUK leading pregnancy charity Tommy's warns that pandemic pressures can take a physical toll on mums-to-be—even if they do

Updated on: June 29,2024

Pandemic affects pregnancy health whether moms catch COVID or not

by Michael Addelman,University of ManchesterCredit: CC0 Public DomainUK leading pregnancy charity Tommy's warns that pandemic pressures can take a physical toll on mums-to-be—even if they do

Updated on:June 29,2024

High fructose diet in pregnancy impacts metabolism of offspring, study finds

by Cheryl Norrie,University of OtagoCredit: CC0 Public DomainAn increased level of fructose intake during pregnancy can cause significant changes in maternal metabolic function and milk composit

Updated on: June 04,2024

High fructose diet in pregnancy impacts metabolism of offspring, study finds

by Cheryl Norrie,University of OtagoCredit: CC0 Public DomainAn increased level of fructose intake during pregnancy can cause significant changes in maternal metabolic function and milk composit

Updated on:June 04,2024

Direct-to-consumer fertility tests confuse and mislead consumers, study shows

by Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaCredit: CC0 Public DomainDirect-to-consumer hormone-based "fertility testing" for women is viewed by consumers as both an

Updated on: May 18,2024

Direct-to-consumer fertility tests confuse and mislead consumers, study shows

by Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaCredit: CC0 Public DomainDirect-to-consumer hormone-based "fertility testing" for women is viewed by consumers as both an

Updated on:May 18,2024

Postpartum women filled more opioid prescriptions during pandemic, finds new study

by Leigh Beeson,University of GeorgiaComparison of Percentage of Patients Receiving an Opioid and Variables of Intensity: All Delivery Types, Pre– and Post–COVID-19 Onset in March 2020 A, Share

Updated on: May 13,2024

Postpartum women filled more opioid prescriptions during pandemic, finds new study

by Leigh Beeson,University of GeorgiaComparison of Percentage of Patients Receiving an Opioid and Variables of Intensity: All Delivery Types, Pre– and Post–COVID-19 Onset in March 2020 A, Share

Updated on:May 13,2024