Surprising patterns in infant growth after gestational diabetes exposure challenge current views on obesity risk

byUniversity of Texas at AustinResearchers found that infants exposed to gestational diabetes in utero had surprising growth paterns in their first year of life. Credit: The University of Texas

Updated on: November 24,2024

Surprising patterns in infant growth after gestational diabetes exposure challenge current views on obesity risk

byUniversity of Texas at AustinResearchers found that infants exposed to gestational diabetes in utero had surprising growth paterns in their first year of life. Credit: The University of Texas

Updated on:November 24,2024

Direct dispensing of prenatal supplements with iron reduces anemia

by Lori SolomonDirectly providing prenatal iron supplements significantly improves average hematocrit levels throughout pregnancy and reduces anemia in underserved patients, according to a study publi

Updated on: January 17,2024

Direct dispensing of prenatal supplements with iron reduces anemia

by Lori SolomonDirectly providing prenatal iron supplements significantly improves average hematocrit levels throughout pregnancy and reduces anemia in underserved patients, according to a study publi

Updated on:January 17,2024

Spermidine found to rejuvenate oocyte quality by improving mitophagy during female reproductive aging

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressEffects of spermidine supplementation on the ovarian spermidine level, follicle development and female fertility in aged mice. a, A timeline scheme for spermidine (Spd) su

Updated on: January 16,2024

Spermidine found to rejuvenate oocyte quality by improving mitophagy during female reproductive aging

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressEffects of spermidine supplementation on the ovarian spermidine level, follicle development and female fertility in aged mice. a, A timeline scheme for spermidine (Spd) su

Updated on:January 16,2024

ADHD and autism associated with in utero heavy metals and essential minerals

by Norwegian Institute of Public HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainLevels of the heavy metals cadmium, lead, and arsenic and the essential mineral manganese, measured in maternal blood durin

Updated on: March 13,2024

ADHD and autism associated with in utero heavy metals and essential minerals

by Norwegian Institute of Public HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainLevels of the heavy metals cadmium, lead, and arsenic and the essential mineral manganese, measured in maternal blood durin

Updated on:March 13,2024

Care after miscarriage needs standardised approach, report reveals

by University of BristolCredit: University of BristolThe standard of care for mothers experiencing the end of a pregnancy varies widely, with more to be done to replicate good practice found in s

Updated on: March 05,2024

Care after miscarriage needs standardised approach, report reveals

by University of BristolCredit: University of BristolThe standard of care for mothers experiencing the end of a pregnancy varies widely, with more to be done to replicate good practice found in s

Updated on:March 05,2024

Young age at first menstrual cycle linked to heightened diabetes risk in mid-life

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainStarting menstrual cycles at a young age—before the age of 13—is linked to a heightened risk of developing type 2 diabetes in midlife, finds US

Updated on: January 13,2024

Young age at first menstrual cycle linked to heightened diabetes risk in mid-life

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainStarting menstrual cycles at a young age—before the age of 13—is linked to a heightened risk of developing type 2 diabetes in midlife, finds US

Updated on:January 13,2024

Midwives more enthusiastic than doctors about water birth

by University of South AustraliaCredit: CC0 Public DomainAn Australian study of midwives' views on water immersion during labour and birth shows almost 90 per cent believe the practice should

Updated on: March 23,2024

Midwives more enthusiastic than doctors about water birth

by University of South AustraliaCredit: CC0 Public DomainAn Australian study of midwives' views on water immersion during labour and birth shows almost 90 per cent believe the practice should

Updated on:March 23,2024

Early ovary removal likely to accelerate aging process and health problems

by The Menopause SocietyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIncreasing concerns regarding potentially harmful long-term effects of premenopausal bilateral oophorectomy (PBO) have caused a decline in the

Updated on: January 17,2024

Early ovary removal likely to accelerate aging process and health problems

by The Menopause SocietyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIncreasing concerns regarding potentially harmful long-term effects of premenopausal bilateral oophorectomy (PBO) have caused a decline in the

Updated on:January 17,2024

ChatGPT candidate performs well in obstetrics and gynecology clinical examination, compared to human candidates

byNational University of SingaporeViolin plots of ChatGPT and human scores from 7 stations. A, ChatGPT median and quartile values from seven stations. B, The ChatGPT median values (fuchsia dots)

Updated on: February 18,2024

ChatGPT candidate performs well in obstetrics and gynecology clinical examination, compared to human candidates

byNational University of SingaporeViolin plots of ChatGPT and human scores from 7 stations. A, ChatGPT median and quartile values from seven stations. B, The ChatGPT median values (fuchsia dots)

Updated on:February 18,2024

China makes remarkable gains in maternal and child survival rates

by Murdoch Children's Research InstituteA new review has found China has made remarkable gains in reducing the number of women who die during childbirth and boosting child survival rates over

Updated on: March 23,2024

China makes remarkable gains in maternal and child survival rates

by Murdoch Children's Research InstituteA new review has found China has made remarkable gains in reducing the number of women who die during childbirth and boosting child survival rates over

Updated on:March 23,2024