Simple blood test could determine preterm birth rate in low-resource countries

by The Ottawa HospitalStudy funded by Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation shows blood test and mathematical model can accurately identify preterm babies without ultrasound. Photo shows researchers Dr.

Updated on: April 02,2024 16

Simple blood test could determine preterm birth rate in low-resource countries

by The Ottawa HospitalStudy funded by Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation shows blood test and mathematical model can accurately identify preterm babies without ultrasound. Photo shows researchers Dr.

Updated on:April 02,2024 16

Finding the right birth control for you

by Carrie Macmillan,Yale UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhen it comes to birth control, many preconceived notions may influence which method a woman chooses.Whether it's the belief

Updated on: April 01,2024 17

Finding the right birth control for you

by Carrie Macmillan,Yale UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhen it comes to birth control, many preconceived notions may influence which method a woman chooses.Whether it's the belief

Updated on:April 01,2024 17

Most infants with RSV-related critical illness born at term

by Elana GotkineMost infants requiring intensive care for respiratory syncytial virus are born at term, and do not have underlying medical conditions, according to a study published online Aug. 15 in&

Updated on: January 19,2024 18

Most infants with RSV-related critical illness born at term

by Elana GotkineMost infants requiring intensive care for respiratory syncytial virus are born at term, and do not have underlying medical conditions, according to a study published online Aug. 15 in&

Updated on:January 19,2024 18

ACOG committee recommends better, ongoing postpartum care

(HealthDay)—Postpartum care should become an ongoing process rather than a single visit in order to optimize the health of women and infants, according to a Committee Opinion published in the May issu

Updated on: March 13,2024 14

ACOG committee recommends better, ongoing postpartum care

(HealthDay)—Postpartum care should become an ongoing process rather than a single visit in order to optimize the health of women and infants, according to a Committee Opinion published in the May issu

Updated on:March 13,2024 14

Study offers new insights into how metal exposures can impact fetal growth

by Timothy Dean,Dartmouth CollegeCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new Dartmouth-led study, published in the journalEnvironmental International, reveals how prenatal exposure to mixtures

Updated on: March 30,2024 20

Study offers new insights into how metal exposures can impact fetal growth

by Timothy Dean,Dartmouth CollegeCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new Dartmouth-led study, published in the journalEnvironmental International, reveals how prenatal exposure to mixtures

Updated on:March 30,2024 20

Women's pain is often not believed—here's how to make your voice heard when seeking help

by Annalise Weckesser,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageWhen you go to the doctor, you expect they'll listen to your concerns and help fix whatever problem you may be experiencing. B

Updated on: January 17,2024 12

Women's pain is often not believed—here's how to make your voice heard when seeking help

by Annalise Weckesser,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageWhen you go to the doctor, you expect they'll listen to your concerns and help fix whatever problem you may be experiencing. B

Updated on:January 17,2024 12

Pelvic girdle pain during pregnancy is common, but can be relieved

by University of GothenburgCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAcupuncture and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) are two interchangeable treatments to relieve pelvic girdle pain dur

Updated on: March 19,2024 12

Pelvic girdle pain during pregnancy is common, but can be relieved

by University of GothenburgCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAcupuncture and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) are two interchangeable treatments to relieve pelvic girdle pain dur

Updated on:March 19,2024 12

Study finds preconception stress may affect health of women undergoing fertility treatment

byMass General BrighamCredit: CC0 Public DomainStress during pregnancy is known to influence health outcomes, but a new study from Mass General Brigham researchers suggests that stress levels be

Updated on: January 12,2024 12

Study finds preconception stress may affect health of women undergoing fertility treatment

byMass General BrighamCredit: CC0 Public DomainStress during pregnancy is known to influence health outcomes, but a new study from Mass General Brigham researchers suggests that stress levels be

Updated on:January 12,2024 12

Impacts of gestational weight gain seen 50+ years later

by Lori SolomonGestational weight gain might have implications that extend beyond the pregnancy window to long-term health, according to a study published in the Nov. 18 issue ofThe Lancet.Stefa

Updated on: January 13,2024 10

Impacts of gestational weight gain seen 50+ years later

by Lori SolomonGestational weight gain might have implications that extend beyond the pregnancy window to long-term health, according to a study published in the Nov. 18 issue ofThe Lancet.Stefa

Updated on:January 13,2024 10

Findings highlight importance of early monitoring and management of hypertension during and after pregnancy

byNIH/National Heart, Lung and Blood InstituteCredit: CC0 Public DomainHispanic/Latina women with a history of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP)—conditions marked by high blood pressure

Updated on: January 13,2024 11

Findings highlight importance of early monitoring and management of hypertension during and after pregnancy

byNIH/National Heart, Lung and Blood InstituteCredit: CC0 Public DomainHispanic/Latina women with a history of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP)—conditions marked by high blood pressure

Updated on:January 13,2024 11

Cardiopulmonary fitness is key for helping breast cancer patients manage post-diagnosis symptoms, say researchers

by Adrianna MacPherson,University of AlbertaIndependent associations between health-related fitness variables and breast cancer-related symptoms in newly diagnosed breast cancer patients. (A) Mo

Updated on: October 26,2024 0

Cardiopulmonary fitness is key for helping breast cancer patients manage post-diagnosis symptoms, say researchers

by Adrianna MacPherson,University of AlbertaIndependent associations between health-related fitness variables and breast cancer-related symptoms in newly diagnosed breast cancer patients. (A) Mo

Updated on:October 26,2024 0

Psychological arguments helped Argentines win abortion rights, scholar says

by Rick Hellman,University of KansasCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn Argentina, perhaps the most psychoanalyzed country in the world, the rhetoric of psychology proved important in the push

Updated on: January 13,2024 14

Psychological arguments helped Argentines win abortion rights, scholar says

by Rick Hellman,University of KansasCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn Argentina, perhaps the most psychoanalyzed country in the world, the rhetoric of psychology proved important in the push

Updated on:January 13,2024 14