Artificial wombs could someday be a reality—here's how they may change our notions of parenthood

by Stephen Wilkinson, Nicola J. Williams and Sara Fovargue,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainOur reproductive lives are considerably different from those of our ancestors, thanks

Updated on: January 13,2024 7

Artificial wombs could someday be a reality—here's how they may change our notions of parenthood

by Stephen Wilkinson, Nicola J. Williams and Sara Fovargue,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainOur reproductive lives are considerably different from those of our ancestors, thanks

Updated on:January 13,2024 7

In utero exposure to tiny air pollution particles is linked to asthma in preschoolers

by The Mount Sinai HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainWomen who were highly exposed to ultra-fine particles in air pollution during their pregnancy were more likely to have children who developed a

Updated on: April 02,2024 13

In utero exposure to tiny air pollution particles is linked to asthma in preschoolers

by The Mount Sinai HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainWomen who were highly exposed to ultra-fine particles in air pollution during their pregnancy were more likely to have children who developed a

Updated on:April 02,2024 13

Fatigue, weakness and pelvic pain: Vascular problems are different for women

by Mike Clark,Rush University Medical CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFeeling more tired than usual? Experiencing pelvic pain? It could be a problem with your arteries and veins.Vascular

Updated on: May 08,2024 0

Fatigue, weakness and pelvic pain: Vascular problems are different for women

by Mike Clark,Rush University Medical CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFeeling more tired than usual? Experiencing pelvic pain? It could be a problem with your arteries and veins.Vascular

Updated on:May 08,2024 0

Study identifies foods to help pregnant people optimize intake of key nutrients

by Environmental influences on Child Health OutcomesCredit: CC0 Public DomainMost pregnant people in the U.S. are at risk of not getting enough of six nutrients important to a healthy pregnancy—vitami

Updated on: January 17,2024 13

Study identifies foods to help pregnant people optimize intake of key nutrients

by Environmental influences on Child Health OutcomesCredit: CC0 Public DomainMost pregnant people in the U.S. are at risk of not getting enough of six nutrients important to a healthy pregnancy—vitami

Updated on:January 17,2024 13

Researchers identify early indicators of pregnancy complications in lupus patients

by Rockefeller University PressIn a new study, researchers identified an RNA signature in the blood of pregnant lupus patients that could help predict the development of preeclampsia. Credit: Hon

Updated on: May 23,2024 6

Researchers identify early indicators of pregnancy complications in lupus patients

by Rockefeller University PressIn a new study, researchers identified an RNA signature in the blood of pregnant lupus patients that could help predict the development of preeclampsia. Credit: Hon

Updated on:May 23,2024 6

Incidence rate of abortions reduced during COVID-19 pandemic, according to study

by Elana GotkineThe incidence rate of abortions decreased during the COVID-19 pandemic, mainly driven by procedural abortions, according to a study published online Oct. 24 in theAnnals of Inter

Updated on: January 15,2024 11

Incidence rate of abortions reduced during COVID-19 pandemic, according to study

by Elana GotkineThe incidence rate of abortions decreased during the COVID-19 pandemic, mainly driven by procedural abortions, according to a study published online Oct. 24 in theAnnals of Inter

Updated on:January 15,2024 11

Exclusion of Black and Hispanic women from health studies masked racial disparities on menopausal aging, finds research

byUniversity of MichiganCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainParticipant selection bias in women's health studies may mask earlier onset menopause for Black and Hispanic women, according to new

Updated on: January 19,2024 20

Exclusion of Black and Hispanic women from health studies masked racial disparities on menopausal aging, finds research

byUniversity of MichiganCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainParticipant selection bias in women's health studies may mask earlier onset menopause for Black and Hispanic women, according to new

Updated on:January 19,2024 20

Research shows maternal dengue immunity worsens birth defects caused by Zika virus

by Federico Graciano,Duke-NUS Medical SchoolCredit: CC0 Public DomainA first-of-its-kind study led by Duke-NUS Medical School has shown that prior maternal immunity to the dengue virus substanti

Updated on: January 15,2024 7

Research shows maternal dengue immunity worsens birth defects caused by Zika virus

by Federico Graciano,Duke-NUS Medical SchoolCredit: CC0 Public DomainA first-of-its-kind study led by Duke-NUS Medical School has shown that prior maternal immunity to the dengue virus substanti

Updated on:January 15,2024 7

Undiagnosed endometriosis can harm fertility

by Cara MurezWomen with undiagnosed endometriosis had far fewer babies than their peers in the years preceding their diagnosis, according to new research."Our findings suggest that doctors who se

Updated on: January 21,2024 10

Undiagnosed endometriosis can harm fertility

by Cara MurezWomen with undiagnosed endometriosis had far fewer babies than their peers in the years preceding their diagnosis, according to new research."Our findings suggest that doctors who se

Updated on:January 21,2024 10

Mouse study shows exercise during pregnancy improves heart health of future generations

by Amy Colgan,The Ohio State UniversityVoluntary maternal wheel exercise ameliorates the detrimental effects of a maternal HFD on female offspring cardiac function invivo. (A) Female offsp

Updated on: March 30,2024 6

Mouse study shows exercise during pregnancy improves heart health of future generations

by Amy Colgan,The Ohio State UniversityVoluntary maternal wheel exercise ameliorates the detrimental effects of a maternal HFD on female offspring cardiac function invivo. (A) Female offsp

Updated on:March 30,2024 6

Female genital cutting remains a taboo subject in Pakistan, preventing real progress from being made

by Huda Syyed,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainFemale genital cutting is asecretiveand largely invisible practice in Pakistan.The experiences ofsurvivorsare the o

Updated on: January 17,2024 12

Female genital cutting remains a taboo subject in Pakistan, preventing real progress from being made

by Huda Syyed,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainFemale genital cutting is asecretiveand largely invisible practice in Pakistan.The experiences ofsurvivorsare the o

Updated on:January 17,2024 12

The number of times a person gives birth may affect how quickly they age

by Pennsylvania State UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainHaving children doesn't just make you feel like you've aged overnight—a new study led by Penn State researchers found that the num

Updated on: May 16,2024 4

The number of times a person gives birth may affect how quickly they age

by Pennsylvania State UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainHaving children doesn't just make you feel like you've aged overnight—a new study led by Penn State researchers found that the num

Updated on:May 16,2024 4