New stillbirth risk figures help women's decisions on timing delivery

by Queen Mary, University of LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainWith every week that a pregnancy continues past term (37 weeks), the risk of stillbirth increases, according to an analysis of more tha

Updated on: July 02,2024

New stillbirth risk figures help women's decisions on timing delivery

by Queen Mary, University of LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainWith every week that a pregnancy continues past term (37 weeks), the risk of stillbirth increases, according to an analysis of more tha

Updated on:July 02,2024

HPV vaccine associated with improved fertility in some women

by Boston University School of MedicineGardasil vaccine and box. Image: WikipediaMore than 40 percent of American teens are now getting vaccinated against human papillomavirus (HPV). But, despite

Updated on: March 02,2024

HPV vaccine associated with improved fertility in some women

by Boston University School of MedicineGardasil vaccine and box. Image: WikipediaMore than 40 percent of American teens are now getting vaccinated against human papillomavirus (HPV). But, despite

Updated on:March 02,2024

Painkiller advice for pregnant women should always be followed, as use is linked to newborn problems

by University of AberdeenPrevalence of use during pregnancy for each analgesic subgroup over our 30-year study period. (A) Merge graph showing percentage of pregnancies using each analgesic group

Updated on: April 19,2024

Painkiller advice for pregnant women should always be followed, as use is linked to newborn problems

by University of AberdeenPrevalence of use during pregnancy for each analgesic subgroup over our 30-year study period. (A) Merge graph showing percentage of pregnancies using each analgesic group

Updated on:April 19,2024

Researchers identify gynecological concerns of caregivers of young girls and women with Down syndrome

byAmerican Academy of Family PhysiciansCaregiver concerns about menstrual cycles. Credit:The Annals of Family Medicine(2023). DOI: 10.1370/afm.2993Brazilian researchers conducted a c

Updated on: January 19,2024

Researchers identify gynecological concerns of caregivers of young girls and women with Down syndrome

byAmerican Academy of Family PhysiciansCaregiver concerns about menstrual cycles. Credit:The Annals of Family Medicine(2023). DOI: 10.1370/afm.2993Brazilian researchers conducted a c

Updated on:January 19,2024

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

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

Vaginal electrical stimulation, TTNS both effective for overactive bladder

by Elana GotkineShort-term interventions of vaginal electrical stimulation (VS) and transcutaneous tibial nerve electrical stimulation (TTNS) are effective for treating overactive bladder syndrome (OA

Updated on: May 06,2024

Vaginal electrical stimulation, TTNS both effective for overactive bladder

by Elana GotkineShort-term interventions of vaginal electrical stimulation (VS) and transcutaneous tibial nerve electrical stimulation (TTNS) are effective for treating overactive bladder syndrome (OA

Updated on:May 06,2024

Menopause and migraines: New findings point to power of prevention

by University of MichiganCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFor middle-aged women plagued by migraines, or hot flashes and night sweats, another worry may linger in the backs of their minds: whethe

Updated on: March 07,2024

Menopause and migraines: New findings point to power of prevention

by University of MichiganCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFor middle-aged women plagued by migraines, or hot flashes and night sweats, another worry may linger in the backs of their minds: whethe

Updated on:March 07,2024

Researchers find link between folic acid and blood cell production

byHuntsman Cancer InstituteCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah discovered that the level of blood and immune cells in mouse model offsprin

Updated on: January 12,2024

Researchers find link between folic acid and blood cell production

byHuntsman Cancer InstituteCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah discovered that the level of blood and immune cells in mouse model offsprin

Updated on:January 12,2024

New research suggests cellular stress in the placenta may be possible cause of preeclampsia

byMedical College of WisconsinCredit: CC0 Public DomainPreeclampsia is a mysterious condition that occurs in about one of 10 pregnancies without any early warning signs. After 20 weeks or more o

Updated on: January 13,2024

New research suggests cellular stress in the placenta may be possible cause of preeclampsia

byMedical College of WisconsinCredit: CC0 Public DomainPreeclampsia is a mysterious condition that occurs in about one of 10 pregnancies without any early warning signs. After 20 weeks or more o

Updated on:January 13,2024

Delay in replacing the Pap smear with HPV screening is costing lives

by Alejandra Castanon,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageIt wasestablisheda decade ago that testing for the presence of HPV – the virus that causes cervical cancer – is a bett

Updated on: March 09,2024

Delay in replacing the Pap smear with HPV screening is costing lives

by Alejandra Castanon,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageIt wasestablisheda decade ago that testing for the presence of HPV – the virus that causes cervical cancer – is a bett

Updated on:March 09,2024