Want long-term contraception? There are more effective options than the pill—but they can be hard to find

by Deborah Bateson and Kathleen McNamee,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated image,Australians' access to a range of contraceptive options depends on where they live and how wealthy they are

Updated on: February 18,2024

Want long-term contraception? There are more effective options than the pill—but they can be hard to find

by Deborah Bateson and Kathleen McNamee,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated image,Australians' access to a range of contraceptive options depends on where they live and how wealthy they are

Updated on:February 18,2024

Frequency of premenstrual anxiety, mood swings a public health issue, study finds

by University of VirginiaFrequency of premenstrual symptoms reported by survey respondents. Numbers reflect participants who reported experiencing the symptom every menstrual cycle. Credit:

Updated on: June 05,2024

Frequency of premenstrual anxiety, mood swings a public health issue, study finds

by University of VirginiaFrequency of premenstrual symptoms reported by survey respondents. Numbers reflect participants who reported experiencing the symptom every menstrual cycle. Credit:

Updated on:June 05,2024

Pharmacy researchers find mom's marijuana use to impair baby's memory

by Amy Weaver,Auburn UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainAuburn University Harrison School of Pharmacy researchers have found more and more expectant mothers are turning to marijuana and subseque

Updated on: May 16,2024

Pharmacy researchers find mom's marijuana use to impair baby's memory

by Amy Weaver,Auburn UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainAuburn University Harrison School of Pharmacy researchers have found more and more expectant mothers are turning to marijuana and subseque

Updated on:May 16,2024

Chewing xylitol gum linked to decrease in preterm birth

byUniversity of WashingtonCredit:Med(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.medj.2024.10.016Could the incidence of preterm births be lowered by chewing gum? New research suggests yes. Results from a

Updated on: November 23,2024

Chewing xylitol gum linked to decrease in preterm birth

byUniversity of WashingtonCredit:Med(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.medj.2024.10.016Could the incidence of preterm births be lowered by chewing gum? New research suggests yes. Results from a

Updated on:November 23,2024

Estrogen therapy's effect on Alzheimer's needs more study, say researchers

by Jim Schnabel,Cornell UniversityMeta-analysis of randomized, placebo-controlled trials of HT effects on dementia risk. Meta-analysis of randomized placebo-controlled trials investigating the r

Updated on: June 06,2024

Estrogen therapy's effect on Alzheimer's needs more study, say researchers

by Jim Schnabel,Cornell UniversityMeta-analysis of randomized, placebo-controlled trials of HT effects on dementia risk. Meta-analysis of randomized placebo-controlled trials investigating the r

Updated on:June 06,2024

First no-prescription birth control pill approved in US

Advocates called the approval of the birth control pill without a perscription a 'victory for equity'US health authorities on Thursday approved the first over-the-counter birth control pill in

Updated on: January 21,2024

First no-prescription birth control pill approved in US

Advocates called the approval of the birth control pill without a perscription a 'victory for equity'US health authorities on Thursday approved the first over-the-counter birth control pill in

Updated on:January 21,2024

Scientists shed light on mysteries associated with infertility

by Kitta MacPherson,Rutgers UniversitySchematic depicting the distinct processes of meiosis I cytokinesis in oocytes and mitotic cytokinesis. Question marks refer to unknown biology in oocytes.

Updated on: January 13,2024

Scientists shed light on mysteries associated with infertility

by Kitta MacPherson,Rutgers UniversitySchematic depicting the distinct processes of meiosis I cytokinesis in oocytes and mitotic cytokinesis. Question marks refer to unknown biology in oocytes.

Updated on:January 13,2024

Choosing the 'best' embryo in IVF

by Hebrew University of JerusalemIVF Embryos. Credit: Shaare Zedek IVF Unit.Each year, tens of thousands of babies are born in the United States as the result of IVF (in vitro fertilization) – wh

Updated on: April 03,2024

Choosing the 'best' embryo in IVF

by Hebrew University of JerusalemIVF Embryos. Credit: Shaare Zedek IVF Unit.Each year, tens of thousands of babies are born in the United States as the result of IVF (in vitro fertilization) – wh

Updated on:April 03,2024

Neighborhood disadvantage tied to higher postpartum depression risk

by Lori SolomonResiding in more disadvantaged neighborhoods is associated with a greater risk for postpartum depression (PPD), according to a study published online Nov. 13 inJAMA Network Open.T

Updated on: January 15,2024

Neighborhood disadvantage tied to higher postpartum depression risk

by Lori SolomonResiding in more disadvantaged neighborhoods is associated with a greater risk for postpartum depression (PPD), according to a study published online Nov. 13 inJAMA Network Open.T

Updated on:January 15,2024

With over-the-counter birth control pills, pharmacists could play an ever-increasing role in reproductive health care

by The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration isset to reviewa drugmaker's application for thefirst over-the-counter birth contr

Updated on: April 29,2024

With over-the-counter birth control pills, pharmacists could play an ever-increasing role in reproductive health care

by The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration isset to reviewa drugmaker's application for thefirst over-the-counter birth contr

Updated on:April 29,2024