No level of smoke exposure is safe during pregnancy

by Virginia Commonwealth UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainNearly a quarter of pregnant women say they've been around secondhand smoke—in their homes, at work, around a friend or relative—wh

Updated on: March 05,2024 20

No level of smoke exposure is safe during pregnancy

by Virginia Commonwealth UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainNearly a quarter of pregnant women say they've been around secondhand smoke—in their homes, at work, around a friend or relative—wh

Updated on:March 05,2024 20

Does coffee help protect against endometrial cancer?

by WileyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHigher coffee consumption is linked with a lower risk of endometrial cancer, a type of cancer that begins in the lining of uterus, according to an analysi

Updated on: March 09,2024 14

Does coffee help protect against endometrial cancer?

by WileyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHigher coffee consumption is linked with a lower risk of endometrial cancer, a type of cancer that begins in the lining of uterus, according to an analysi

Updated on:March 09,2024 14

Building a global, multi-disciplinary platform to promote women's health

byNational University of SingaporeCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhat do retinal scans and eating meals rich in greens, whole grains, legumes, and nuts, and a moderate amount of fish, have to do with

Updated on: January 15,2024 18

Building a global, multi-disciplinary platform to promote women's health

byNational University of SingaporeCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhat do retinal scans and eating meals rich in greens, whole grains, legumes, and nuts, and a moderate amount of fish, have to do with

Updated on:January 15,2024 18

From rags and pads to the sanitary apron: A brief history of period products

by Helen King,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imagePeriod blood: it's not something many people want to talk about. Taboos around menstruation and menstrual blood have been around for c

Updated on: March 09,2024 20

From rags and pads to the sanitary apron: A brief history of period products

by Helen King,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imagePeriod blood: it's not something many people want to talk about. Taboos around menstruation and menstrual blood have been around for c

Updated on:March 09,2024 20

Progesterone from an unexpected source may affect miscarriage risk

by American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular BiologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainAbout twenty percent of confirmed pregnancies end in miscarriage, most often in the first trimester, for reasons

Updated on: May 06,2024 20

Progesterone from an unexpected source may affect miscarriage risk

by American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular BiologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainAbout twenty percent of confirmed pregnancies end in miscarriage, most often in the first trimester, for reasons

Updated on:May 06,2024 20

Penis microbiota predicts if a man's female partner will develop bacterial vaginosis

by FrontiersCredit: CC0 Public DomainBacterial Vaginosis (BV) is an infection affecting more than 20% of women worldwide. Caused by a change in the natural balance of the vaginal microbiota, this

Updated on: May 06,2024 19

Penis microbiota predicts if a man's female partner will develop bacterial vaginosis

by FrontiersCredit: CC0 Public DomainBacterial Vaginosis (BV) is an infection affecting more than 20% of women worldwide. Caused by a change in the natural balance of the vaginal microbiota, this

Updated on:May 06,2024 19

New research shows why babies need to move in the womb

by Trinity College DublinScientists have just discovered why babies need to move in the womb to develop strong bones and joints. It turns out there are some key molecular interactions that are st

Updated on: March 02,2024 17

New research shows why babies need to move in the womb

by Trinity College DublinScientists have just discovered why babies need to move in the womb to develop strong bones and joints. It turns out there are some key molecular interactions that are st

Updated on:March 02,2024 17

Predicting postpartum hospitalizations among high-risk populations

byColumbia University's Mailman School of Public HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainRacial inequities in maternal morbidity and mortality persist into the postpartum period, leading to a higher

Updated on: January 16,2024 14

Predicting postpartum hospitalizations among high-risk populations

byColumbia University's Mailman School of Public HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainRacial inequities in maternal morbidity and mortality persist into the postpartum period, leading to a higher

Updated on:January 16,2024 14

An apple a day might help keep bothersome menopause symptoms away

by The North American Menopause SocietyCredit: Anna Langova/Public DomainA healthy diet rich in fruits and vegetables is known to benefit the human body in so many ways. Now a new study suggests

Updated on: March 02,2024 20

An apple a day might help keep bothersome menopause symptoms away

by The North American Menopause SocietyCredit: Anna Langova/Public DomainA healthy diet rich in fruits and vegetables is known to benefit the human body in so many ways. Now a new study suggests

Updated on:March 02,2024 20

Obese first-time mums more likely to have premature babies

by University College DublinCredit: University College DublinObese women are up to three times more likely to have a premature child during their first pregnancy, according to a study from Univer

Updated on: March 02,2024 17

Obese first-time mums more likely to have premature babies

by University College DublinCredit: University College DublinObese women are up to three times more likely to have a premature child during their first pregnancy, according to a study from Univer

Updated on:March 02,2024 17

Promising new way to predict older mums' pregnancy risks

by Mike Addelman,University of ManchesterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainScientists have revealed new ways of calculating older mums' personal risk of serious pregnancy problems like havin

Updated on: April 23,2024 10

Promising new way to predict older mums' pregnancy risks

by Mike Addelman,University of ManchesterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainScientists have revealed new ways of calculating older mums' personal risk of serious pregnancy problems like havin

Updated on:April 23,2024 10

Pregnant/postpartum women report higher depression, post-traumatic stress during pandemic

by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn a worldwide survey, pregnant and postpartum women reported high levels of depression, anxiety, loneliness, and post

Updated on: April 03,2024 12

Pregnant/postpartum women report higher depression, post-traumatic stress during pandemic

by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn a worldwide survey, pregnant and postpartum women reported high levels of depression, anxiety, loneliness, and post

Updated on:April 03,2024 12