Opinion: Heavy periods should be treated as a global health priority

by Ian Roberts, SciDev.NetCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAnemia, caused by heavy periods, can lead to severe bleeding after childbirth, writes Ian Roberts of the London School of Hygiene & Trop

Updated on: May 06,2024

Opinion: Heavy periods should be treated as a global health priority

by Ian Roberts, SciDev.NetCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAnemia, caused by heavy periods, can lead to severe bleeding after childbirth, writes Ian Roberts of the London School of Hygiene & Trop

Updated on:May 06,2024

Gestational weight gain in the U.S. higher during the pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic was associated with higher gestational weight gain (GWG) and a higher risk for excessive GWG among U.S. individuals with singleton pregnancies in 2020, according to a research le

Updated on: May 06,2024

Gestational weight gain in the U.S. higher during the pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic was associated with higher gestational weight gain (GWG) and a higher risk for excessive GWG among U.S. individuals with singleton pregnancies in 2020, according to a research le

Updated on:May 06,2024

Women seeking help for unmet needs often overdue for cervical cancer screenings

by Diane Duke Williams,Washington University School of Medicine in St. LouisCredit: CC0 Public DomainMore than half of cervical cancer cases in the United States occur in women who have not had

Updated on: May 06,2024

Women seeking help for unmet needs often overdue for cervical cancer screenings

by Diane Duke Williams,Washington University School of Medicine in St. LouisCredit: CC0 Public DomainMore than half of cervical cancer cases in the United States occur in women who have not had

Updated on:May 06,2024

During outbreak, most pregnant women had high Zika awareness

(HealthDay)—Pregnant women had a high level of awareness about Zika virus during the 2016 outbreak, according to a study published in the May issue ofEmerging Infectious Diseases.Letitia William

Updated on: May 06,2024

During outbreak, most pregnant women had high Zika awareness

(HealthDay)—Pregnant women had a high level of awareness about Zika virus during the 2016 outbreak, according to a study published in the May issue ofEmerging Infectious Diseases.Letitia William

Updated on:May 06,2024

Diet, malaria and substance use linked to Pacific preterm births

by Curtin UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new Curtin University study has found diet, malaria, substance use and a lack of antenatal care services are linked to one in 10 babies in t

Updated on: May 06,2024

Diet, malaria and substance use linked to Pacific preterm births

by Curtin UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new Curtin University study has found diet, malaria, substance use and a lack of antenatal care services are linked to one in 10 babies in t

Updated on:May 06,2024

Diet and exercise do not reduce the risk of gestational diabetes

by Medical University of ViennaCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe assumption that minimizing weight gain in obese pregnant women is advantageous for avoiding gestational diabetes has not been borne out

Updated on: May 06,2024

Diet and exercise do not reduce the risk of gestational diabetes

by Medical University of ViennaCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe assumption that minimizing weight gain in obese pregnant women is advantageous for avoiding gestational diabetes has not been borne out

Updated on:May 06,2024

Labor induction doesn't always reduce caesarean birth risk or improve outcomes for term pregnancies

by University of MichiganCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn recent years, experts have debated whether most birthing individuals would benefit from labor induction once they reach a certain stage of pre

Updated on: May 06,2024

Labor induction doesn't always reduce caesarean birth risk or improve outcomes for term pregnancies

by University of MichiganCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn recent years, experts have debated whether most birthing individuals would benefit from labor induction once they reach a certain stage of pre

Updated on:May 06,2024

Probiotic strain helps pregnant women maintain healthy iron levels

by WileyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study published inActa Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavicafound that taking a particular probiotic strain improves iron levels in

Updated on: May 06,2024

Probiotic strain helps pregnant women maintain healthy iron levels

by WileyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study published inActa Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavicafound that taking a particular probiotic strain improves iron levels in

Updated on:May 06,2024

Genetic study shows that the risk of pre-eclampsia is related to blood pressure and BMI

by University of NottinghamCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPre-eclampsia, usually diagnosed by increased blood pressure and protein in urine, affects up to 5% of pregnant women. It contributes w

Updated on: May 06,2024

Genetic study shows that the risk of pre-eclampsia is related to blood pressure and BMI

by University of NottinghamCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPre-eclampsia, usually diagnosed by increased blood pressure and protein in urine, affects up to 5% of pregnant women. It contributes w

Updated on:May 06,2024

Risk for ectopic pregnancy increased for women with psoriasis

Women with psoriasis have a significantly increased risk for ectopic pregnancy (EP), which is highest for those with moderate-to-severe psoriasis, according to a study published in the June issue of&n

Updated on: May 06,2024

Risk for ectopic pregnancy increased for women with psoriasis

Women with psoriasis have a significantly increased risk for ectopic pregnancy (EP), which is highest for those with moderate-to-severe psoriasis, according to a study published in the June issue of&n

Updated on:May 06,2024