Targeted interventions raise HPV vaccine acceptance in women

(HealthDay)—Among young women, targeted educational interventions, particularly educational videos, increase human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine acceptability and knowledge, according to a study publis

Updated on: April 29,2024

Targeted interventions raise HPV vaccine acceptance in women

(HealthDay)—Among young women, targeted educational interventions, particularly educational videos, increase human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine acceptability and knowledge, according to a study publis

Updated on:April 29,2024

Birth control pill use is declining as women question mental health side effects

by Bethany Ao, The Philadelphia InquirerCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhen Sophia DuRose was 19, her primary physician prescribed her a birth control pill to help regulate her periods.But soon after DuRose

Updated on: April 29,2024

Birth control pill use is declining as women question mental health side effects

by Bethany Ao, The Philadelphia InquirerCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhen Sophia DuRose was 19, her primary physician prescribed her a birth control pill to help regulate her periods.But soon after DuRose

Updated on:April 29,2024

Rural counties with access to obstetrics have healthier infant birth outcomes

by American Academy of Family PhysiciansCredit: CC0 Public DomainRural areas with local access to obstetrical care report better infant health outcomes, including lower infant mortality rates and

Updated on: April 29,2024

Rural counties with access to obstetrics have healthier infant birth outcomes

by American Academy of Family PhysiciansCredit: CC0 Public DomainRural areas with local access to obstetrical care report better infant health outcomes, including lower infant mortality rates and

Updated on:April 29,2024

Mentally ill at risk of dangerous pregnancy complication

by University of Western AustraliaCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research by Murdoch University and The University of Western Australia has revealed that women with severe mental illness have a gre

Updated on: April 29,2024

Mentally ill at risk of dangerous pregnancy complication

by University of Western AustraliaCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research by Murdoch University and The University of Western Australia has revealed that women with severe mental illness have a gre

Updated on:April 29,2024

Indigenous people travel long distances to give birth compared with non-Indigenous people

by Canadian Medical Association JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainIndigenous people living in rural Canada are 16 times more likely to have to travel 200 km or more to give birth than non-Indigenou

Updated on: April 29,2024

Indigenous people travel long distances to give birth compared with non-Indigenous people

by Canadian Medical Association JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainIndigenous people living in rural Canada are 16 times more likely to have to travel 200 km or more to give birth than non-Indigenou

Updated on:April 29,2024

Potential preterm births in high risk women predicted to 73% accuracy, thanks to new technique

by Peter Thorley,University of WarwickFigure showing typical GC-IMS output to a vaginal swab. Red spots indicate individual chemicals and machine learning identifies which of these chemicals hol

Updated on: April 29,2024

Potential preterm births in high risk women predicted to 73% accuracy, thanks to new technique

by Peter Thorley,University of WarwickFigure showing typical GC-IMS output to a vaginal swab. Red spots indicate individual chemicals and machine learning identifies which of these chemicals hol

Updated on:April 29,2024

Evidence says the COVID vaccine is safe and effective for pregnant women

by Hannah Dahlen,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageHaving a baby brings enough stress and uncertainty without having to deal with a pandemic. Added to that is the difficultdecision

Updated on: April 29,2024

Evidence says the COVID vaccine is safe and effective for pregnant women

by Hannah Dahlen,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageHaving a baby brings enough stress and uncertainty without having to deal with a pandemic. Added to that is the difficultdecision

Updated on:April 29,2024

Scarred by Zika and fearing new COVID-19 variants, Brazilian women say no to another pandemic pregnancy

by Letícia Marteleto,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public Domain"We have to avoid a pregnancy," said Rosa, about the possibility of getting pregnant during the COVID-19 pandemic. "M

Updated on: April 29,2024

Scarred by Zika and fearing new COVID-19 variants, Brazilian women say no to another pandemic pregnancy

by Letícia Marteleto,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public Domain"We have to avoid a pregnancy," said Rosa, about the possibility of getting pregnant during the COVID-19 pandemic. "M

Updated on:April 29,2024

Steroid treatment for premature babies linked to low birth weight

by Imperial College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainSteroid injections given to mothers at risk of giving birth prematurely are linked to babies being born with lower body weights.In a study of mo

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Steroid treatment for premature babies linked to low birth weight

by Imperial College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainSteroid injections given to mothers at risk of giving birth prematurely are linked to babies being born with lower body weights.In a study of mo

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Are some antidepressants less risky for pregnant women?

by Institut national de la recherche scientifique - INRSCells isolated from the placenta. Credit: Cathy Vaillancourt laboratory (INRS)About one in ten women in Québec will suffer from depression durin

Updated on: April 29,2024

Are some antidepressants less risky for pregnant women?

by Institut national de la recherche scientifique - INRSCells isolated from the placenta. Credit: Cathy Vaillancourt laboratory (INRS)About one in ten women in Québec will suffer from depression durin

Updated on:April 29,2024