Labor induction doesn't always reduce caesarean birth risk or improve outcomes for term pregnancies

by University of MichiganCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn recent years, experts have debated whether most birthing individuals would benefit from labor induction once they reach a certain stage of pre

Updated on: May 06,2024

Labor induction doesn't always reduce caesarean birth risk or improve outcomes for term pregnancies

by University of MichiganCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn recent years, experts have debated whether most birthing individuals would benefit from labor induction once they reach a certain stage of pre

Updated on:May 06,2024

Study discovers cause of pregnancy sickness, and potential treatment

byUniversity of CambridgeCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA Cambridge-led study has shown why many women experience nausea and vomiting during pregnancy—and why some women, including the Duches

Updated on: January 13,2024

Study discovers cause of pregnancy sickness, and potential treatment

byUniversity of CambridgeCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA Cambridge-led study has shown why many women experience nausea and vomiting during pregnancy—and why some women, including the Duches

Updated on:January 13,2024

Breast cancer deaths fall 44% since 1989 despite rising cases

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBreast cancer rates in the United States are increasing significantly, with younger women and Asian Americans experiencing the most notable rises, according to a study

Updated on: October 24,2024

Breast cancer deaths fall 44% since 1989 despite rising cases

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBreast cancer rates in the United States are increasing significantly, with younger women and Asian Americans experiencing the most notable rises, according to a study

Updated on:October 24,2024

Female genital mutilation is a leading cause of death for girls where it's practiced

Updated on: April 09,2025

Female genital mutilation is a leading cause of death for girls where it's practiced

Updated on:April 09,2025

Severe preeclampsia treated safely with nifedipine during labor and delivery

by American Heart AssociationHigh magnification micrograph of hypertrophic decidual vasculopathy, as seen in pregnancy-induced hypertension. Credit: WikipediaWomen with severe preeclampsia (sever

Updated on: March 09,2024

Severe preeclampsia treated safely with nifedipine during labor and delivery

by American Heart AssociationHigh magnification micrograph of hypertrophic decidual vasculopathy, as seen in pregnancy-induced hypertension. Credit: WikipediaWomen with severe preeclampsia (sever

Updated on:March 09,2024

US maternal death rate increasing at an alarming rate, study finds

byNorthwestern UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe U.S. maternal mortality rate is accelerating at an alarming rate, reports a new study from Northwestern Medicine. But it's not due to th

Updated on: March 27,2024

US maternal death rate increasing at an alarming rate, study finds

byNorthwestern UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe U.S. maternal mortality rate is accelerating at an alarming rate, reports a new study from Northwestern Medicine. But it's not due to th

Updated on:March 27,2024

Fatigue, weakness and pelvic pain: Vascular problems are different for women

by Mike Clark,Rush University Medical CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFeeling more tired than usual? Experiencing pelvic pain? It could be a problem with your arteries and veins.Vascular

Updated on: May 08,2024

Fatigue, weakness and pelvic pain: Vascular problems are different for women

by Mike Clark,Rush University Medical CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFeeling more tired than usual? Experiencing pelvic pain? It could be a problem with your arteries and veins.Vascular

Updated on:May 08,2024

Being Black and pregnant in the Deep South can be a dangerous combination

by Lauren Sausser, KFF Health NewsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainO'laysha Davis was a few weeks shy of her due date when in mid-August she decided it was time to switch doctors.Davis had planned

Updated on: January 13,2024

Being Black and pregnant in the Deep South can be a dangerous combination

by Lauren Sausser, KFF Health NewsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainO'laysha Davis was a few weeks shy of her due date when in mid-August she decided it was time to switch doctors.Davis had planned

Updated on:January 13,2024

A startup says it helps parents pick healthier embryos. Experts say it's not that simple

by Melody Petersen, Los Angeles TimesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe decision of whether to have a child can be hard even under the best of circumstances. For those with a family history of debil

Updated on: May 13,2024

A startup says it helps parents pick healthier embryos. Experts say it's not that simple

by Melody Petersen, Los Angeles TimesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe decision of whether to have a child can be hard even under the best of circumstances. For those with a family history of debil

Updated on:May 13,2024

Cervical cancer and HPV: What's the connection?

by Joel Streed,Mayo ClinicCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainJanuary is Cervical Health Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn about the connection between HPV and cervical cancer

Updated on: January 12,2024

Cervical cancer and HPV: What's the connection?

by Joel Streed,Mayo ClinicCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainJanuary is Cervical Health Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn about the connection between HPV and cervical cancer

Updated on:January 12,2024