One-size-fits-all approach doesn't work for treating hypertension in pregnancy

by University of British ColumbiaCredit: CC0 Public DomainTreatment guidelines for hypertension in pregnancy suggest that more women should be on medication to control their blood pressure. Howev

Updated on: May 16,2024 7

One-size-fits-all approach doesn't work for treating hypertension in pregnancy

by University of British ColumbiaCredit: CC0 Public DomainTreatment guidelines for hypertension in pregnancy suggest that more women should be on medication to control their blood pressure. Howev

Updated on:May 16,2024 7

Air pollution exposure during pregnancy has long-term impact on children's health, development

by Kelly Tucker,Texas A&M UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainParticulate matter (PM) is a major component of air pollution that is increasingly associated with long-term consequences

Updated on: April 16,2024 20

Air pollution exposure during pregnancy has long-term impact on children's health, development

by Kelly Tucker,Texas A&M UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainParticulate matter (PM) is a major component of air pollution that is increasingly associated with long-term consequences

Updated on:April 16,2024 20

Cervical cancer and HPV: What's the connection?

by Joel Streed,Mayo ClinicCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainJanuary is Cervical Health Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn about the connection between HPV and cervical cancer

Updated on: January 12,2024 7

Cervical cancer and HPV: What's the connection?

by Joel Streed,Mayo ClinicCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainJanuary is Cervical Health Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn about the connection between HPV and cervical cancer

Updated on:January 12,2024 7

New consensus on medical menstrual suppression developed

In a new clinical consensus document, the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecologists offers guidance regarding the role of hormonal medications for menstrual suppression.Oluyemisi Adeyemi-Fowode

Updated on: March 23,2024 10

New consensus on medical menstrual suppression developed

In a new clinical consensus document, the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecologists offers guidance regarding the role of hormonal medications for menstrual suppression.Oluyemisi Adeyemi-Fowode

Updated on:March 23,2024 10

Pregnant women and babies can be vegans but careful nutrition planning is essential

by Clare Collins,The ConversationCredit: Amina Filkins from PexelsAsmore Australians opt for meat-free diets, some are cutting out animal products altogether and going vegan. But is this s

Updated on: April 18,2024 18

Pregnant women and babies can be vegans but careful nutrition planning is essential

by Clare Collins,The ConversationCredit: Amina Filkins from PexelsAsmore Australians opt for meat-free diets, some are cutting out animal products altogether and going vegan. But is this s

Updated on:April 18,2024 18

New research suggests cellular stress in the placenta may be possible cause of preeclampsia

byMedical College of WisconsinCredit: CC0 Public DomainPreeclampsia is a mysterious condition that occurs in about one of 10 pregnancies without any early warning signs. After 20 weeks or more o

Updated on: January 13,2024 6

New research suggests cellular stress in the placenta may be possible cause of preeclampsia

byMedical College of WisconsinCredit: CC0 Public DomainPreeclampsia is a mysterious condition that occurs in about one of 10 pregnancies without any early warning signs. After 20 weeks or more o

Updated on:January 13,2024 6

Why your period symptoms might be worse in the winter

by Jahnavi Daru, Ewelina Rogozinska and Varsha Jain,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPeriod symptoms are frustrating no matter the time of year. But those who menstruate might fe

Updated on: March 21,2024 19

Why your period symptoms might be worse in the winter

by Jahnavi Daru, Ewelina Rogozinska and Varsha Jain,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPeriod symptoms are frustrating no matter the time of year. But those who menstruate might fe

Updated on:March 21,2024 19

Early guidance can help future moms fight fear of childbirth

by University of British ColumbiaCredit: CC0 Public DomainCaesarean deliveries in most developed countries, including Canada, are at least 10 to 20 per cent higher than recommended by the World H

Updated on: April 01,2024 14

Early guidance can help future moms fight fear of childbirth

by University of British ColumbiaCredit: CC0 Public DomainCaesarean deliveries in most developed countries, including Canada, are at least 10 to 20 per cent higher than recommended by the World H

Updated on:April 01,2024 14

Severity of autism symptoms varies greatly among identical twins

by NIH/Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human DevelopmentCredit: CC0 Public DomainIdentical twins with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often experience large differenc

Updated on: April 03,2024 17

Severity of autism symptoms varies greatly among identical twins

by NIH/Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human DevelopmentCredit: CC0 Public DomainIdentical twins with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often experience large differenc

Updated on:April 03,2024 17

Toxic cooking fumes cause complications in some pregnant women

by King's College LondonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainExposure to indoor household pollution has been linked to poor pregnancy outcomes for women in low- and middle-income countries in a

Updated on: April 29,2024 18

Toxic cooking fumes cause complications in some pregnant women

by King's College LondonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainExposure to indoor household pollution has been linked to poor pregnancy outcomes for women in low- and middle-income countries in a

Updated on:April 29,2024 18

Perioperative vaginal estrogen does not reduce prolapse recurrence

by Elana GotkineFollowing native tissue transvaginal prolapse repair, perioperative vaginal estrogen does not reduce prolapse recurrence, according to a study published in the Aug. 15 issue of the&nbs

Updated on: January 21,2024 15

Perioperative vaginal estrogen does not reduce prolapse recurrence

by Elana GotkineFollowing native tissue transvaginal prolapse repair, perioperative vaginal estrogen does not reduce prolapse recurrence, according to a study published in the Aug. 15 issue of the&nbs

Updated on:January 21,2024 15

Drug trial shows promise for easing uterine fibroids

by Isabella Backman,Yale UniversityA medical illustration depicting uterine fibroids. Credit:BruceBlaus/Wikimedia Commons,CC BY-SAAbout three quarters of women will experience uterin

Updated on: May 16,2024 3

Drug trial shows promise for easing uterine fibroids

by Isabella Backman,Yale UniversityA medical illustration depicting uterine fibroids. Credit:BruceBlaus/Wikimedia Commons,CC BY-SAAbout three quarters of women will experience uterin

Updated on:May 16,2024 3