A common abortion pill will come before the US Supreme Court. Here's how mifepristone works

by Matthew PerroneBottles of abortion pills mifepristone, left, and misoprostol, right, at a clinic in Des Moines, Iowa, on Sept. 22, 2010. Medication abortion is the preferred method of ending pregna

Updated on: January 13,2024

A common abortion pill will come before the US Supreme Court. Here's how mifepristone works

by Matthew PerroneBottles of abortion pills mifepristone, left, and misoprostol, right, at a clinic in Des Moines, Iowa, on Sept. 22, 2010. Medication abortion is the preferred method of ending pregna

Updated on:January 13,2024

Globally, only half of women get treatment for preventable killer of newborns

by Columbia University Irving Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainOnly half of pregnant women worldwide who need a treatment developed over 50 years ago to prevent Rh disease—an often-fatal co

Updated on: April 07,2024

Globally, only half of women get treatment for preventable killer of newborns

by Columbia University Irving Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainOnly half of pregnant women worldwide who need a treatment developed over 50 years ago to prevent Rh disease—an often-fatal co

Updated on:April 07,2024

Preventing the development of polycystic ovary syndrome

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: Karolinska InstitutetIn a recently published review article inNature Reviews Endocrinology, researchers conclude where the field of research is today, regard

Updated on: April 23,2024

Preventing the development of polycystic ovary syndrome

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: Karolinska InstitutetIn a recently published review article inNature Reviews Endocrinology, researchers conclude where the field of research is today, regard

Updated on:April 23,2024

Foot kinematics change over course of pregnancy

by David Bradley,InderscienceCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe walking style, or gait, of women in the third trimester of pregnancy changes significantly from that seen in the earlier steps of the pr

Updated on: March 16,2024

Foot kinematics change over course of pregnancy

by David Bradley,InderscienceCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe walking style, or gait, of women in the third trimester of pregnancy changes significantly from that seen in the earlier steps of the pr

Updated on:March 16,2024

Cervical pessary no more effective than usual care in preventing preterm birth risk: Study

byNational Institutes of HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA device known as a pessary, thought promising for reducing preterm birth risk due to a short cervix, appears no more effective t

Updated on: January 19,2024

Cervical pessary no more effective than usual care in preventing preterm birth risk: Study

byNational Institutes of HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA device known as a pessary, thought promising for reducing preterm birth risk due to a short cervix, appears no more effective t

Updated on:January 19,2024

Chlamydia and gonorrhea have increased among younger women, study finds

by Bethany AoCredit: CC0 Public DomainRates of chlamydia and gonorrhea are increasing among women ages 18 to 30 in the United States, a recent study by Quest Diagnostics suggests.The study, recently p

Updated on: June 04,2024

Chlamydia and gonorrhea have increased among younger women, study finds

by Bethany AoCredit: CC0 Public DomainRates of chlamydia and gonorrhea are increasing among women ages 18 to 30 in the United States, a recent study by Quest Diagnostics suggests.The study, recently p

Updated on:June 04,2024

Opioid use disorder in pregnancy: Five things to know

by Canadian Medical Association JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainOpioid use is increasing in pregnancy as well as the general population. A "Five things to know about ..." practice artic

Updated on: March 05,2024

Opioid use disorder in pregnancy: Five things to know

by Canadian Medical Association JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainOpioid use is increasing in pregnancy as well as the general population. A "Five things to know about ..." practice artic

Updated on:March 05,2024

Too much sodium, not enough vitamins and minerals in diets of pregnant women

by Matthew Oates,Purdue UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study suggests that many pregnant women are not getting the proper amounts of some vitamins and minerals, even with supplements,

Updated on: April 18,2024

Too much sodium, not enough vitamins and minerals in diets of pregnant women

by Matthew Oates,Purdue UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study suggests that many pregnant women are not getting the proper amounts of some vitamins and minerals, even with supplements,

Updated on:April 18,2024

Rates of depression up in U.S. women at hospital to give birth

(HealthDay)—From 2000 to 2015, the rates of depressive disorders recorded for women during delivery hospitalization increased nationally, according to a study published online May 9 inObstetrics

Updated on: April 03,2024

Rates of depression up in U.S. women at hospital to give birth

(HealthDay)—From 2000 to 2015, the rates of depressive disorders recorded for women during delivery hospitalization increased nationally, according to a study published online May 9 inObstetrics

Updated on:April 03,2024

Researchers explore how best to recruit young women of color for sexual health studies

by The City University of New YorkA social media ad used to recruit women of color for a RCT. Credit: The City University of New YorkYoung Black and Latina women in the United States experience h

Updated on: May 20,2024

Researchers explore how best to recruit young women of color for sexual health studies

by The City University of New YorkA social media ad used to recruit women of color for a RCT. Credit: The City University of New YorkYoung Black and Latina women in the United States experience h

Updated on:May 20,2024