More data needed on lifestyle interventions for postpartum blood pressure control

byBoston University School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHypertensive disorders of pregnancy such as preeclampsia and gestational hypertension occur in up to 10% of pregnancies and

Updated on: January 18,2024

More data needed on lifestyle interventions for postpartum blood pressure control

byBoston University School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHypertensive disorders of pregnancy such as preeclampsia and gestational hypertension occur in up to 10% of pregnancies and

Updated on:January 18,2024

Study finds serotonin transport in the brain increases in women with premenstrual dysphoric disorder

by Max Planck SocietyThe scientists took images of the womens’ brain with positron emission tomography (PET) at different cycle times. Credit: MPI CBSScientists led by Julia Sacher from Max Planc

Updated on: June 07,2024

Study finds serotonin transport in the brain increases in women with premenstrual dysphoric disorder

by Max Planck SocietyThe scientists took images of the womens’ brain with positron emission tomography (PET) at different cycle times. Credit: MPI CBSScientists led by Julia Sacher from Max Planc

Updated on:June 07,2024

In utero exposure to tiny air pollution particles is linked to asthma in preschoolers

by The Mount Sinai HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainWomen who were highly exposed to ultra-fine particles in air pollution during their pregnancy were more likely to have children who developed a

Updated on: April 02,2024

In utero exposure to tiny air pollution particles is linked to asthma in preschoolers

by The Mount Sinai HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainWomen who were highly exposed to ultra-fine particles in air pollution during their pregnancy were more likely to have children who developed a

Updated on:April 02,2024

Women with adenomyosis may face increased risk of pregnancy and childbirth complications

byEuropean Society of Human Reproduction and EmbryologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWomen with adenomyosis—a chronic condition that can cause pelvic pain and heavy menstrual bleeding—are at

Updated on: January 21,2024

Women with adenomyosis may face increased risk of pregnancy and childbirth complications

byEuropean Society of Human Reproduction and EmbryologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWomen with adenomyosis—a chronic condition that can cause pelvic pain and heavy menstrual bleeding—are at

Updated on:January 21,2024

Study finds Black women with sickle cell disease have worse maternal health outcomes

by Tricia Tomiyoshi,UC DavisCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAdverse pregnancy outcomes occur frequently in women with sickle cell disease (SCD) across the globe. Black women in the United State

Updated on: January 19,2024

Study finds Black women with sickle cell disease have worse maternal health outcomes

by Tricia Tomiyoshi,UC DavisCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAdverse pregnancy outcomes occur frequently in women with sickle cell disease (SCD) across the globe. Black women in the United State

Updated on:January 19,2024

Study shows prior exposure to common virus shields against birth defects and miscarriage

byTulane UniversityDr. Amitinder Kaur,professor of microbiology and immunology at Tulane University, led the study that showedhow pre-existing immunity to Cytomegaloviruseffect

Updated on: January 17,2024

Study shows prior exposure to common virus shields against birth defects and miscarriage

byTulane UniversityDr. Amitinder Kaur,professor of microbiology and immunology at Tulane University, led the study that showedhow pre-existing immunity to Cytomegaloviruseffect

Updated on:January 17,2024

Action on faulty vaginal mesh took too long, now women struggle to access mesh surgery that works

by Jennifer King,The ConversationCredit: Gwendal Cottin/UnsplashLast week, Johnson & Johnson reached aA$300 million settlementfor two class actions brought by Australian women af

Updated on: March 23,2024

Action on faulty vaginal mesh took too long, now women struggle to access mesh surgery that works

by Jennifer King,The ConversationCredit: Gwendal Cottin/UnsplashLast week, Johnson & Johnson reached aA$300 million settlementfor two class actions brought by Australian women af

Updated on:March 23,2024

Could dad-to-be's health affect his newborn's health?

by Steven Reinberg, Healthday Reporter(HealthDay)—The health of both momanddad are key to a healthy pregnancy and birth, new research finds.In the study of nearly 786,000 births, researche

Updated on: March 21,2024

Could dad-to-be's health affect his newborn's health?

by Steven Reinberg, Healthday Reporter(HealthDay)—The health of both momanddad are key to a healthy pregnancy and birth, new research finds.In the study of nearly 786,000 births, researche

Updated on:March 21,2024

PMS: What it is, symptoms, and how to get relief

by Sue BenzulyAre you tired of feeling moody, bloated and achy every month right before you get your period?You're not alone. Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a common condition that affects many wo

Updated on: February 18,2024

PMS: What it is, symptoms, and how to get relief

by Sue BenzulyAre you tired of feeling moody, bloated and achy every month right before you get your period?You're not alone. Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a common condition that affects many wo

Updated on:February 18,2024

Prenatal exposure to GLP-1 receptor agonists and other second-line antidiabetics may not pose greater risk than insulin

byHarvard T.H. Chan School of Public HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainInfants born to women with pre-gestational type 2 diabetes who take second-line non-insulin antidiabetic medications (ADMs) du

Updated on: January 13,2024

Prenatal exposure to GLP-1 receptor agonists and other second-line antidiabetics may not pose greater risk than insulin

byHarvard T.H. Chan School of Public HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainInfants born to women with pre-gestational type 2 diabetes who take second-line non-insulin antidiabetic medications (ADMs) du

Updated on:January 13,2024