New test could speed up the diagnosis of womb cancer

byUniversity College LondonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new PCR test that identifies women with womb cancer from a sample taken from the cervix or vagina has been developed by researchers

Updated on: January 11,2024

New test could speed up the diagnosis of womb cancer

byUniversity College LondonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new PCR test that identifies women with womb cancer from a sample taken from the cervix or vagina has been developed by researchers

Updated on:January 11,2024

Are oral medications for vaginal yeast infections safe during pregnancy?

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainVaginal yeast infections may occur more commonly during pregnancy, and most are treated with topical medications, or creams. Oral medications are prescribed when

Updated on: April 16,2024

Are oral medications for vaginal yeast infections safe during pregnancy?

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainVaginal yeast infections may occur more commonly during pregnancy, and most are treated with topical medications, or creams. Oral medications are prescribed when

Updated on:April 16,2024

Disruption of lung biological clock in premature babies may raise later flu risk

by eLifeCredit: CC0 Public DomainDisruptions in the circadian rhythms in lung cells may explain why adults who survived premature birth are often more at risk of severe influenza infections, sugg

Updated on: April 02,2024

Disruption of lung biological clock in premature babies may raise later flu risk

by eLifeCredit: CC0 Public DomainDisruptions in the circadian rhythms in lung cells may explain why adults who survived premature birth are often more at risk of severe influenza infections, sugg

Updated on:April 02,2024

Action on faulty vaginal mesh took too long, now women struggle to access mesh surgery that works

by Jennifer King,The ConversationCredit: Gwendal Cottin/UnsplashLast week, Johnson & Johnson reached aA$300 million settlementfor two class actions brought by Australian women af

Updated on: March 23,2024

Action on faulty vaginal mesh took too long, now women struggle to access mesh surgery that works

by Jennifer King,The ConversationCredit: Gwendal Cottin/UnsplashLast week, Johnson & Johnson reached aA$300 million settlementfor two class actions brought by Australian women af

Updated on:March 23,2024

Review assesses stem cell therapy potential for treating preeclampsia

by University of Technology, SydneyHigh magnification micrograph of hypertrophic decidual vasculopathy, as seen in pregnancy-induced hypertension. Credit: WikipediaPreeclampsia is the leading cau

Updated on: March 16,2024

Review assesses stem cell therapy potential for treating preeclampsia

by University of Technology, SydneyHigh magnification micrograph of hypertrophic decidual vasculopathy, as seen in pregnancy-induced hypertension. Credit: WikipediaPreeclampsia is the leading cau

Updated on:March 16,2024

Pharmacists can now prescribe hormonal birth control in 20 states

by ASHP (American Society of Health-System Pharmacists)Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPharmacists are taking a more active role in prescribing hormonal contraceptives—a trend applauded by women who

Updated on: May 16,2024

Pharmacists can now prescribe hormonal birth control in 20 states

by ASHP (American Society of Health-System Pharmacists)Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPharmacists are taking a more active role in prescribing hormonal contraceptives—a trend applauded by women who

Updated on:May 16,2024

4 things about female orgasms researchers actually study

by Jane Chalmers,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainCardi B's songWAPand the Netflix show "Sex Education" place female orgasms on center stage in popular culture.

Updated on: March 12,2024

4 things about female orgasms researchers actually study

by Jane Chalmers,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainCardi B's songWAPand the Netflix show "Sex Education" place female orgasms on center stage in popular culture.

Updated on:March 12,2024

Metals and metalloids may alter prenatal hormone concentrations during pregnancy: study

by Michelle Edelstein,Rutgers UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainExposure to metals such as nickel, arsenic, cobalt and lead may disrupt a woman's hormones during pregnancy, according to a R

Updated on: May 26,2024

Metals and metalloids may alter prenatal hormone concentrations during pregnancy: study

by Michelle Edelstein,Rutgers UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainExposure to metals such as nickel, arsenic, cobalt and lead may disrupt a woman's hormones during pregnancy, according to a R

Updated on:May 26,2024

Sperm screening might detect harmful mutations before embryo implantation

by eLifeHuman sperm stained for semen quality testing in the clinical laboratory. Credit: Bobjgalindo/WikipediaScreening sperm may help identify potentially harmful new genetic mutations and help

Updated on: March 02,2024

Sperm screening might detect harmful mutations before embryo implantation

by eLifeHuman sperm stained for semen quality testing in the clinical laboratory. Credit: Bobjgalindo/WikipediaScreening sperm may help identify potentially harmful new genetic mutations and help

Updated on:March 02,2024

Don't let allergies get out of hand during pregnancy

by Sue Benzuly, RNPregnancy should be a special time, but allergies can make you miserable.It is estimated that up to 20% of pregnant women suffer with allergies.In some cases, women may notice that t

Updated on: January 12,2024

Don't let allergies get out of hand during pregnancy

by Sue Benzuly, RNPregnancy should be a special time, but allergies can make you miserable.It is estimated that up to 20% of pregnant women suffer with allergies.In some cases, women may notice that t

Updated on:January 12,2024