Roe v. Wade: Canada can respond to U.S. bans by improving access to abortion care

by Martha Paynter,The ConversationAs an abortion care provider in Canada, I feel deep solidarity with colleagues south of the border and terror for their patients after the U.S. Supreme Court ov

Updated on: March 02,2024

Roe v. Wade: Canada can respond to U.S. bans by improving access to abortion care

by Martha Paynter,The ConversationAs an abortion care provider in Canada, I feel deep solidarity with colleagues south of the border and terror for their patients after the U.S. Supreme Court ov

Updated on:March 02,2024

Do economic conditions affect pregnancy outcomes?

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainEconomic downturn during early pregnancy was linked with modest increases in preterm birth in aPaediatric and Perinatal Epidemiologyanalysis.For the a

Updated on: March 05,2024

Do economic conditions affect pregnancy outcomes?

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainEconomic downturn during early pregnancy was linked with modest increases in preterm birth in aPaediatric and Perinatal Epidemiologyanalysis.For the a

Updated on:March 05,2024

Only 5% of fertility apps contain professional advice or cite science, finds new study

by Taylor & FrancisCredit: CC0 Public DomainOnly 5% of accurate fertility apps contain professional advice or cite scientific literature and need "substantial improvement," finds a

Updated on: May 13,2024

Only 5% of fertility apps contain professional advice or cite science, finds new study

by Taylor & FrancisCredit: CC0 Public DomainOnly 5% of accurate fertility apps contain professional advice or cite scientific literature and need "substantial improvement," finds a

Updated on:May 13,2024

"Tri-active" contraceptive gel combines spermicidal, anti-viral, libido-enhancing agents

by Tracey Peake,North Carolina State UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers from North Carolina State University have created a trifunctional contraceptive gel that contains spermicidal,

Updated on: March 12,2024

"Tri-active" contraceptive gel combines spermicidal, anti-viral, libido-enhancing agents

by Tracey Peake,North Carolina State UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers from North Carolina State University have created a trifunctional contraceptive gel that contains spermicidal,

Updated on:March 12,2024

Self-testing could improve global access to cervical cancer screening

by Massey UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSelf-testing for cervical cancer could reduce cervical screening inequities for Māori, Pacific and Asian women, according to new research led

Updated on: March 16,2024

Self-testing could improve global access to cervical cancer screening

by Massey UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSelf-testing for cervical cancer could reduce cervical screening inequities for Māori, Pacific and Asian women, according to new research led

Updated on:March 16,2024

COVID vaccination in pregnancy found to protect infants against infection and hospital admission

by British Medical JournalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTwo doses of mRNA COVID-19 vaccine during pregnancy are highly effective against delta and moderately effective against omicron infecti

Updated on: May 27,2024

COVID vaccination in pregnancy found to protect infants against infection and hospital admission

by British Medical JournalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTwo doses of mRNA COVID-19 vaccine during pregnancy are highly effective against delta and moderately effective against omicron infecti

Updated on:May 27,2024

First trimester exposure to antithyroid drugs associated with birth defects

by American College of PhysiciansPregnancy test. Credit: public domainTaking antithyroid drugs (ATDs) during the first trimester of pregnancy is associated with an increased risk for birth defect

Updated on: March 02,2024

First trimester exposure to antithyroid drugs associated with birth defects

by American College of PhysiciansPregnancy test. Credit: public domainTaking antithyroid drugs (ATDs) during the first trimester of pregnancy is associated with an increased risk for birth defect

Updated on:March 02,2024

Delaying 'nonessential' abortions during coronavirus crisis endangers women's health and financial future

by Yana Rodgers,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainSeveral U.S. states are blocking health clinics from providingabortions, declaring the procedure to be "nonessential" dur

Updated on: April 08,2024

Delaying 'nonessential' abortions during coronavirus crisis endangers women's health and financial future

by Yana Rodgers,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainSeveral U.S. states are blocking health clinics from providingabortions, declaring the procedure to be "nonessential" dur

Updated on:April 08,2024

High pregnancy weight gain tied to higher risk of death in the following decades

byPerelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaCredit: CC0 Public DomainPregnant people who gained more than the now-recommended amount of weight had a higher risk of death from

Updated on: January 16,2024

High pregnancy weight gain tied to higher risk of death in the following decades

byPerelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaCredit: CC0 Public DomainPregnant people who gained more than the now-recommended amount of weight had a higher risk of death from

Updated on:January 16,2024

Using high-res images to detect precancerous cervical lesions

by INESC Brussels HUBCredit: INESC Brussels HUBA new study presents an innovative approach to the crucial detection of pre-cancerous lesions using large, high-res images. A team of researchers from Po

Updated on: February 18,2024

Using high-res images to detect precancerous cervical lesions

by INESC Brussels HUBCredit: INESC Brussels HUBA new study presents an innovative approach to the crucial detection of pre-cancerous lesions using large, high-res images. A team of researchers from Po

Updated on:February 18,2024