Study finds the placenta holds answers to many unexplained pregnancy losses

byYale UniversityBox plot of pathologic findings in pregnancy loss cases. Gestational age median (gold line), interquartile (25th to 75th percentile) range (teal box), minimum without outliers (

Updated on: January 17,2024

Study finds the placenta holds answers to many unexplained pregnancy losses

byYale UniversityBox plot of pathologic findings in pregnancy loss cases. Gestational age median (gold line), interquartile (25th to 75th percentile) range (teal box), minimum without outliers (

Updated on:January 17,2024

Three strategies to break down barriers to breastfeeding and lower women's risk of breast cancer

by Mike Fricano,University of California, Los AngelesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhen it comes to encouraging women in California to breastfeed, health care providers, insurance companies a

Updated on: March 15,2024

Three strategies to break down barriers to breastfeeding and lower women's risk of breast cancer

by Mike Fricano,University of California, Los AngelesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhen it comes to encouraging women in California to breastfeed, health care providers, insurance companies a

Updated on:March 15,2024

Beta-blockers in 1st trimester do not up congenital malformations

(HealthDay)—Maternal use of β-blockers in the first trimester of pregnancy is not associated with a large increase in the risk for overall or cardiac congenital malformations, according to a study pub

Updated on: April 11,2024

Beta-blockers in 1st trimester do not up congenital malformations

(HealthDay)—Maternal use of β-blockers in the first trimester of pregnancy is not associated with a large increase in the risk for overall or cardiac congenital malformations, according to a study pub

Updated on:April 11,2024

Study suggests early induction of labor could reduce inequities in pregnancy outcomes

byPublic Library of ScienceCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainInducing labor at 39 weeks of pregnancy has the greatest benefit in risk reduction for women from more socioeconomically deprived are

Updated on: January 18,2024

Study suggests early induction of labor could reduce inequities in pregnancy outcomes

byPublic Library of ScienceCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainInducing labor at 39 weeks of pregnancy has the greatest benefit in risk reduction for women from more socioeconomically deprived are

Updated on:January 18,2024

Study finds waist circumference predicts infertility in child-bearing-aged women

by Lori SolomonWaist circumference (WC) is a positive predictor of female infertility, independent of body mass index (BMI), according to a study published online Dec. 20 inPLOS ONE.Jierong Ke,

Updated on: December 28,2023

Study finds waist circumference predicts infertility in child-bearing-aged women

by Lori SolomonWaist circumference (WC) is a positive predictor of female infertility, independent of body mass index (BMI), according to a study published online Dec. 20 inPLOS ONE.Jierong Ke,

Updated on:December 28,2023

First large study of hair relaxers among black women finds increased risk of uterine cancer

byBoston University School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChemical hair relaxers are heavily marketed to, and commonly used by, Black women to straighten curly or tightly coiled hai

Updated on: January 17,2024

First large study of hair relaxers among black women finds increased risk of uterine cancer

byBoston University School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChemical hair relaxers are heavily marketed to, and commonly used by, Black women to straighten curly or tightly coiled hai

Updated on:January 17,2024

UK maternal deaths reaches highest level in 20 years: study

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe number of women in Britain dying during pregnancy or soon afterwards has reached its highest level in almost two decades, a new study reported Thursday.The figure

Updated on: March 21,2024

UK maternal deaths reaches highest level in 20 years: study

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe number of women in Britain dying during pregnancy or soon afterwards has reached its highest level in almost two decades, a new study reported Thursday.The figure

Updated on:March 21,2024

During COVID-19, women are opting for 'freebirthing' if homebirths aren't available, and that's a worry

by Hannah Dahlen,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageThe pandemic is prompting some Australian pregnant women to give birth at home without a midwife orregisteredhealth provide

Updated on: April 11,2024

During COVID-19, women are opting for 'freebirthing' if homebirths aren't available, and that's a worry

by Hannah Dahlen,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageThe pandemic is prompting some Australian pregnant women to give birth at home without a midwife orregisteredhealth provide

Updated on:April 11,2024

Study finds connection between air pollution exposure and puberty onset of girls in the US

by Rob Spahr,Emory UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA newly published study by researchers from Emory University and Harvard University found a connection between childhood exposure to

Updated on: January 15,2024

Study finds connection between air pollution exposure and puberty onset of girls in the US

by Rob Spahr,Emory UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA newly published study by researchers from Emory University and Harvard University found a connection between childhood exposure to

Updated on:January 15,2024

Study finds similar association of progestogen-only and combined hormonal contraceptives with breast cancer risk

by Public Library of ScienceResearchers find similar association of progestogen-only and combined hormonal contraceptives with breast cancer risk. Credit: Reproductive Health Supplies Coalition (

Updated on: June 07,2024

Study finds similar association of progestogen-only and combined hormonal contraceptives with breast cancer risk

by Public Library of ScienceResearchers find similar association of progestogen-only and combined hormonal contraceptives with breast cancer risk. Credit: Reproductive Health Supplies Coalition (

Updated on:June 07,2024