Having children is linked to increased risk of heart disease, new study suggests – but don't let that put you off

by Clare Oliver-Williams,The ConversationCredit: Gustavo Fring from PexelsChildren are stressful. The more children you have, the more stress you have to manage. But that isn't all, having l

Updated on: May 13,2024

Having children is linked to increased risk of heart disease, new study suggests – but don't let that put you off

by Clare Oliver-Williams,The ConversationCredit: Gustavo Fring from PexelsChildren are stressful. The more children you have, the more stress you have to manage. But that isn't all, having l

Updated on:May 13,2024

Expert analysis refutes claims that humans are colonized by bacteria before birth

by University College CorkUniversity College Cork & APC Microbiome Ireland Principal Investigator Prof. Jens Walter assembled a trans-disciplinary team of 46 leading experts from around the w

Updated on: March 24,2024

Expert analysis refutes claims that humans are colonized by bacteria before birth

by University College CorkUniversity College Cork & APC Microbiome Ireland Principal Investigator Prof. Jens Walter assembled a trans-disciplinary team of 46 leading experts from around the w

Updated on:March 24,2024

Higher maternal death rates among black women tied to racism, sexism, UN says

by Cara MurezBlack women are more likely to die during or soon after childbirth due to systemic racism and sexism in the medical system, not genetics or lifestyle, according to the United Nations.A U.

Updated on: January 19,2024

Higher maternal death rates among black women tied to racism, sexism, UN says

by Cara MurezBlack women are more likely to die during or soon after childbirth due to systemic racism and sexism in the medical system, not genetics or lifestyle, according to the United Nations.A U.

Updated on:January 19,2024

Study is first to confirm lead in water causes adverse fetal health outcomes

by Lehigh UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainLehigh University and Bentley University health economics researchers have published the first study to confirm a causal relationship between

Updated on: March 30,2024

Study is first to confirm lead in water causes adverse fetal health outcomes

by Lehigh UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainLehigh University and Bentley University health economics researchers have published the first study to confirm a causal relationship between

Updated on:March 30,2024

Hospital program tackles pregnancy and postpartum depression that affects 20% of women

by Lisa Schencker, Chicago TribuneCredit: CC0 Public DomainJenny Mason-Frey had experienced panic attacks before—sudden waves of anxiety that set her heart racing, her head spinning and made her feel

Updated on: May 09,2024

Hospital program tackles pregnancy and postpartum depression that affects 20% of women

by Lisa Schencker, Chicago TribuneCredit: CC0 Public DomainJenny Mason-Frey had experienced panic attacks before—sudden waves of anxiety that set her heart racing, her head spinning and made her feel

Updated on:May 09,2024

HPV vaccination alongside surgical treatment for cervical lesions may reduce risk of further disease

by British Medical JournalGardasil vaccine and box. Image: WikipediaGiving women the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine around the time they have surgery for precancerous cervical lesions might l

Updated on: March 02,2024

HPV vaccination alongside surgical treatment for cervical lesions may reduce risk of further disease

by British Medical JournalGardasil vaccine and box. Image: WikipediaGiving women the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine around the time they have surgery for precancerous cervical lesions might l

Updated on:March 02,2024

Hepatitis C rates soar among pregnant women

by Alan MozesIn the two decades since the opioid epidemic took off, the addiction crisis has claimed the lives of hundreds of thousands of Americans.Now, new research points to another grim outgrowth

Updated on: January 19,2024

Hepatitis C rates soar among pregnant women

by Alan MozesIn the two decades since the opioid epidemic took off, the addiction crisis has claimed the lives of hundreds of thousands of Americans.Now, new research points to another grim outgrowth

Updated on:January 19,2024

Physicians debate best screening strategy for cervical cancer prevention after HPV vaccination

by American College of PhysiciansGardasil vaccine and box. Image: WikipediaIn a new Annals 'Beyond the Guideline's feature, two experts debate the most appropriate test and interval for a

Updated on: March 02,2024

Physicians debate best screening strategy for cervical cancer prevention after HPV vaccination

by American College of PhysiciansGardasil vaccine and box. Image: WikipediaIn a new Annals 'Beyond the Guideline's feature, two experts debate the most appropriate test and interval for a

Updated on:March 02,2024

Study finds link between certain 'forever chemicals' and preeclampsia

by Brigham and Women's HospitalHigh magnification micrograph of hypertrophic decidual vasculopathy, as seen in pregnancy-induced hypertension. Credit: WikipediaPerfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS

Updated on: May 31,2024

Study finds link between certain 'forever chemicals' and preeclampsia

by Brigham and Women's HospitalHigh magnification micrograph of hypertrophic decidual vasculopathy, as seen in pregnancy-induced hypertension. Credit: WikipediaPerfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS

Updated on:May 31,2024

Research shows OB-GYNs hesitate to talk about fertility

by Houston MethodistRashmi Kudesia, M.D., is a reproductive endocrinology and infertility specialist at Houston Methodist and CCRM Houston and lead author on a study in The Journal of Reproductiv

Updated on: May 18,2024

Research shows OB-GYNs hesitate to talk about fertility

by Houston MethodistRashmi Kudesia, M.D., is a reproductive endocrinology and infertility specialist at Houston Methodist and CCRM Houston and lead author on a study in The Journal of Reproductiv

Updated on:May 18,2024