Changes associated with autism risk may be detected as early as the second trimester

by Julie Kiefer,University of UtahCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers at University of Utah Health have identified a link between autism and steroid hormone changes detected in the mother's

Updated on: April 23,2024

Changes associated with autism risk may be detected as early as the second trimester

by Julie Kiefer,University of UtahCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers at University of Utah Health have identified a link between autism and steroid hormone changes detected in the mother's

Updated on:April 23,2024

Study reveals confusing mishmash of newborn bathing practices at US hospitals

by University of VirginiaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA nationwide survey of hospitals has revealed a wide variety of approaches to newborn skincare—including the timing of the first bath—tha

Updated on: May 27,2024

Study reveals confusing mishmash of newborn bathing practices at US hospitals

by University of VirginiaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA nationwide survey of hospitals has revealed a wide variety of approaches to newborn skincare—including the timing of the first bath—tha

Updated on:May 27,2024

Lipid test can reveal risk of preeclampsia, a potentially deadly pregnancy complication

byUniversity of VirginiaDistinct eicosanoids show significant differences in the plasma from uncomplicated term pregnant patients versus total PE pregnancies. A and B: Eicosanoid species that oc

Updated on: January 21,2024

Lipid test can reveal risk of preeclampsia, a potentially deadly pregnancy complication

byUniversity of VirginiaDistinct eicosanoids show significant differences in the plasma from uncomplicated term pregnant patients versus total PE pregnancies. A and B: Eicosanoid species that oc

Updated on:January 21,2024

Gut microbiome and its products promote endometriosis in animal model

by Baylor College of MedicineGeneration of microbiota-depleted mice using antibiotics.ASchematic of experimental timeline and procedures.BQuantification of relative abunda

Updated on: April 08,2024

Gut microbiome and its products promote endometriosis in animal model

by Baylor College of MedicineGeneration of microbiota-depleted mice using antibiotics.ASchematic of experimental timeline and procedures.BQuantification of relative abunda

Updated on:April 08,2024

Alarm bells as US abortion ruling fuels rush on morning-after pill

Credit: CC0 Public DomainWhen the US Supreme Court overturned the nationwide right to abortion, Julie Crowe went straight online to do some shopping. She ordered 10 packs of the emergency contraceptiv

Updated on: March 02,2024

Alarm bells as US abortion ruling fuels rush on morning-after pill

Credit: CC0 Public DomainWhen the US Supreme Court overturned the nationwide right to abortion, Julie Crowe went straight online to do some shopping. She ordered 10 packs of the emergency contraceptiv

Updated on:March 02,2024

US preterm birth and maternal mortality rates are alarmingly high, outpacing those in all other high-income countries

by Sonia Hassan and Hala Ouweini,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainSonia Hassan and Hala Ouweini,Wayne State UniversityEvery two minutes, in about the time it takes to read a page o

Updated on: January 19,2024

US preterm birth and maternal mortality rates are alarmingly high, outpacing those in all other high-income countries

by Sonia Hassan and Hala Ouweini,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainSonia Hassan and Hala Ouweini,Wayne State UniversityEvery two minutes, in about the time it takes to read a page o

Updated on:January 19,2024

More than 40% of women suffer from constipation during pregnancy and right after childbirth

by University of Eastern FinlandCredit: CC0 Public DomainWomen are 2-3 times more likely to suffer from constipation during pregnancy and right after childbirth than at any other time in their li

Updated on: July 02,2024

More than 40% of women suffer from constipation during pregnancy and right after childbirth

by University of Eastern FinlandCredit: CC0 Public DomainWomen are 2-3 times more likely to suffer from constipation during pregnancy and right after childbirth than at any other time in their li

Updated on:July 02,2024

'Tis the season for conception

by Micaela Martinez And Kevin M. Bakker,The ConversationCredit: Vlad Chețan from PexelsDoes it ever seem like you're invited to an awful lot of summer birthday gatherings? For good reason. I

Updated on: March 30,2024

'Tis the season for conception

by Micaela Martinez And Kevin M. Bakker,The ConversationCredit: Vlad Chețan from PexelsDoes it ever seem like you're invited to an awful lot of summer birthday gatherings? For good reason. I

Updated on:March 30,2024

Joint study unveils how COVID-19 adversely impacts placenta during pregnancy

byHong Kong University of Science and TechnologyThe team analyzes different cell types in placenta by single-nuclei assays and reveals that significant alterations in gene regulation affected by

Updated on: January 21,2024

Joint study unveils how COVID-19 adversely impacts placenta during pregnancy

byHong Kong University of Science and TechnologyThe team analyzes different cell types in placenta by single-nuclei assays and reveals that significant alterations in gene regulation affected by

Updated on:January 21,2024

New research sheds light on genetics of placenta growth and link to preeclampsia

byUniversity of ExeterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research has shed light on how genetics influences the growth of the placenta, revealing a link to risk of disease in the mother.Scient

Updated on: January 16,2024

New research sheds light on genetics of placenta growth and link to preeclampsia

byUniversity of ExeterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research has shed light on how genetics influences the growth of the placenta, revealing a link to risk of disease in the mother.Scient

Updated on:January 16,2024