Hormonal contraceptive users process stress differently at the molecular and psychological level, finds study

byUniversity of California, Los AngelesSubjective stress levels and positivity of moods before and after the Trier Social Stress Test (TSST). Women reported increased stress and decreased positi

Updated on: January 13,2024

Hormonal contraceptive users process stress differently at the molecular and psychological level, finds study

byUniversity of California, Los AngelesSubjective stress levels and positivity of moods before and after the Trier Social Stress Test (TSST). Women reported increased stress and decreased positi

Updated on:January 13,2024

Midwifery care safe for moderate- and high-risk pregnancies, shows research

by Brett Goldhawk,University of British ColumbiaFlowchart showing selection of births used in the analysis. Credit:Canadian Medical Association Journal(2023). DOI: 10.1503/cmaj.22045

Updated on: June 12,2024

Midwifery care safe for moderate- and high-risk pregnancies, shows research

by Brett Goldhawk,University of British ColumbiaFlowchart showing selection of births used in the analysis. Credit:Canadian Medical Association Journal(2023). DOI: 10.1503/cmaj.22045

Updated on:June 12,2024

Harm reduction education and tools access may help women prevent opioid overdose

Harm reduction education and tools access may help women prevent opioid overdoseby Christine Yu,Pennsylvania State UniversityCredit: Jure Širić from PexelsWomen with opioid use disorder and who

Updated on: September 21,2024

Harm reduction education and tools access may help women prevent opioid overdose

Harm reduction education and tools access may help women prevent opioid overdoseby Christine Yu,Pennsylvania State UniversityCredit: Jure Širić from PexelsWomen with opioid use disorder and who

Updated on:September 21,2024

Eclampsia tied to increased relative risk of seizure disorder

(HealthDay)—The relative risk of a seizure disorder after eclampsia is higher than that of women unaffected by eclampsia but remains extremely low, according to a study published online Nov. 7 in&nbsp

Updated on: March 16,2024

Eclampsia tied to increased relative risk of seizure disorder

(HealthDay)—The relative risk of a seizure disorder after eclampsia is higher than that of women unaffected by eclampsia but remains extremely low, according to a study published online Nov. 7 in&nbsp

Updated on:March 16,2024

Endometriosis: How the condition may be linked to the immune system

by April Rees,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageEndometriosis is a debilitating condition which affects10% of women worldwide. The condition can have a serious affect on a person&#

Updated on: March 19,2024

Endometriosis: How the condition may be linked to the immune system

by April Rees,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageEndometriosis is a debilitating condition which affects10% of women worldwide. The condition can have a serious affect on a person&#

Updated on:March 19,2024

Research finds removing ovaries at benign hysterectomy carries health risks

by American College of PhysiciansCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAn emulated target trial of more than 140,000 women in Denmark found that removing the ovaries at benign hysterectomy was associa

Updated on: May 27,2024

Research finds removing ovaries at benign hysterectomy carries health risks

by American College of PhysiciansCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAn emulated target trial of more than 140,000 women in Denmark found that removing the ovaries at benign hysterectomy was associa

Updated on:May 27,2024

Sufficient preconception vitamin D tied to lower miscarriage risk

(HealthDay)—Preconception vitamin D levels may play a role in maintaining pregnancy, according to a study published recently inThe Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology.Sunni Mumford, Ph.D., from

Updated on: April 16,2024

Sufficient preconception vitamin D tied to lower miscarriage risk

(HealthDay)—Preconception vitamin D levels may play a role in maintaining pregnancy, according to a study published recently inThe Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology.Sunni Mumford, Ph.D., from

Updated on:April 16,2024

Prophylactic tranexamic acid doesn't cut postpartum bleeding

(HealthDay)—Prophylactic administration of tranexamic acid does not reduce postpartum hemorrhage among women with vaginal delivery receiving prophylactic oxytocin, according to a study published in th

Updated on: April 23,2024

Prophylactic tranexamic acid doesn't cut postpartum bleeding

(HealthDay)—Prophylactic administration of tranexamic acid does not reduce postpartum hemorrhage among women with vaginal delivery receiving prophylactic oxytocin, according to a study published in th

Updated on:April 23,2024

Foot massage effective in improving sleep quality and anxiety in postmenopausal women

by The North American Menopause SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe therapeutic benefits of massage have long been recognized. A new study suggests that foot massage, in particular, can h

Updated on: March 16,2024

Foot massage effective in improving sleep quality and anxiety in postmenopausal women

by The North American Menopause SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe therapeutic benefits of massage have long been recognized. A new study suggests that foot massage, in particular, can h

Updated on:March 16,2024

Sorely needed new funding for endometriosis clinics comes with a caveat

by University of South AustraliaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study released by the University of South Australia shows that it takes sonographers 64 percent more time to scan comprehens

Updated on: March 19,2024

Sorely needed new funding for endometriosis clinics comes with a caveat

by University of South AustraliaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study released by the University of South Australia shows that it takes sonographers 64 percent more time to scan comprehens

Updated on:March 19,2024