Rethinking how reproductive health care quality is measured

byThe City University of New YorkCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA study by CUNY SPH researchers suggests the quality of reproductive health care should be measured from the patient's pers

Updated on: January 13,2024

Rethinking how reproductive health care quality is measured

byThe City University of New YorkCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA study by CUNY SPH researchers suggests the quality of reproductive health care should be measured from the patient's pers

Updated on:January 13,2024

Poor maternal heart health results in preterm birth, low birthweight, cesarean birth

by Marissa Shapiro,Vanderbilt UniversityBaby on mother's belly right after birth. Credit: Tom Adriaenssen/Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 2.0With researchers from the University of Massachusetts Boston,

Updated on: June 29,2024

Poor maternal heart health results in preterm birth, low birthweight, cesarean birth

by Marissa Shapiro,Vanderbilt UniversityBaby on mother's belly right after birth. Credit: Tom Adriaenssen/Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 2.0With researchers from the University of Massachusetts Boston,

Updated on:June 29,2024

Sufficient preconception vitamin D tied to lower miscarriage risk

(HealthDay)—Preconception vitamin D levels may play a role in maintaining pregnancy, according to a study published recently inThe Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology.Sunni Mumford, Ph.D., from

Updated on: April 16,2024

Sufficient preconception vitamin D tied to lower miscarriage risk

(HealthDay)—Preconception vitamin D levels may play a role in maintaining pregnancy, according to a study published recently inThe Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology.Sunni Mumford, Ph.D., from

Updated on:April 16,2024

Foot massage effective in improving sleep quality and anxiety in postmenopausal women

by The North American Menopause SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe therapeutic benefits of massage have long been recognized. A new study suggests that foot massage, in particular, can h

Updated on: March 16,2024

Foot massage effective in improving sleep quality and anxiety in postmenopausal women

by The North American Menopause SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe therapeutic benefits of massage have long been recognized. A new study suggests that foot massage, in particular, can h

Updated on:March 16,2024

Just don't douche: What your vaginal biome can tell you about your health and pregnancy

by Naomi Strout, Mathew Leonardi,The ConversationCredit: MART PRODUCTION from PexelsResearchers in the UK recently discovered arapid testthat checks the vaginal microbiome and can de

Updated on: March 23,2024

Just don't douche: What your vaginal biome can tell you about your health and pregnancy

by Naomi Strout, Mathew Leonardi,The ConversationCredit: MART PRODUCTION from PexelsResearchers in the UK recently discovered arapid testthat checks the vaginal microbiome and can de

Updated on:March 23,2024

Study shows prophylactic low-dose aspirin in pregnancy does not increase IBD activity

by Lori SolomonUse of low-dose aspirin (LDA) among pregnant women with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is not associated with an increased risk for disease activity, according to a study presented at

Updated on: January 15,2024

Study shows prophylactic low-dose aspirin in pregnancy does not increase IBD activity

by Lori SolomonUse of low-dose aspirin (LDA) among pregnant women with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is not associated with an increased risk for disease activity, according to a study presented at

Updated on:January 15,2024

Vaginal laser treatment shows promise in treating overactive bladder syndrome

by The North American Menopause SocietyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainApproximately 33% of American women will experience overactive bladder syndrome (OAB), which interferes with daily activit

Updated on: May 06,2024

Vaginal laser treatment shows promise in treating overactive bladder syndrome

by The North American Menopause SocietyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainApproximately 33% of American women will experience overactive bladder syndrome (OAB), which interferes with daily activit

Updated on:May 06,2024

Opioid use after C-section reduced by nearly half with non-invasive pain management device, study finds

by Mary Ellen Fiorino,Ohio State University Medical CenterCredit: The Ohio State University Wexner Medical CenterAccording to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 1 million

Updated on: January 16,2024

Opioid use after C-section reduced by nearly half with non-invasive pain management device, study finds

by Mary Ellen Fiorino,Ohio State University Medical CenterCredit: The Ohio State University Wexner Medical CenterAccording to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 1 million

Updated on:January 16,2024

BP patterns in the first half of pregnancy improve early prediction of preeclampsia and gestational hypertension

byKaiser PermanenteCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainRoutine blood pressure readings recorded in the first half of pregnancy can be divided into six distinct patterns that can effectively strati

Updated on: January 19,2024

BP patterns in the first half of pregnancy improve early prediction of preeclampsia and gestational hypertension

byKaiser PermanenteCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainRoutine blood pressure readings recorded in the first half of pregnancy can be divided into six distinct patterns that can effectively strati

Updated on:January 19,2024

Elimination of type of bacteria suggests treatment for endometriosis

byNagoya UniversityFusobacterium (white dots) is highly expressed near the uterus (endometrium) of endometriosis patients. Credit: Professor Yutaka KondoA research group from the Graduate School

Updated on: February 18,2024

Elimination of type of bacteria suggests treatment for endometriosis

byNagoya UniversityFusobacterium (white dots) is highly expressed near the uterus (endometrium) of endometriosis patients. Credit: Professor Yutaka KondoA research group from the Graduate School

Updated on:February 18,2024