Drinking alcohol before conceiving a child could accelerate their aging—according to new research in mice

by Michael Golding,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe conditions within a person's home, family and community affect their ability to stay healthy. Scientists studying the

Updated on: September 04,2024

Drinking alcohol before conceiving a child could accelerate their aging—according to new research in mice

by Michael Golding,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe conditions within a person's home, family and community affect their ability to stay healthy. Scientists studying the

Updated on:September 04,2024

New research partnership makes childbirth safer in Mozambique

by Nazeem Muhajarine,The ConversationIn Mozambique, gender-based violence, early marriage and early pregnancy all play a part in compromising the health of mothers and infants. Credit: Nazeem Mu

Updated on: March 09,2024

New research partnership makes childbirth safer in Mozambique

by Nazeem Muhajarine,The ConversationIn Mozambique, gender-based violence, early marriage and early pregnancy all play a part in compromising the health of mothers and infants. Credit: Nazeem Mu

Updated on:March 09,2024

Sexual enjoyment following childbirth is not altered by different delivery methods, research suggests

by University of BristolIllustration depicting Caesarean section. Credit: BruceBlaus/Wikipedia/CC BY 3.0Sexual enjoyment in the years following childbirth is unaffected by the way in which the ba

Updated on: March 09,2024

Sexual enjoyment following childbirth is not altered by different delivery methods, research suggests

by University of BristolIllustration depicting Caesarean section. Credit: BruceBlaus/Wikipedia/CC BY 3.0Sexual enjoyment in the years following childbirth is unaffected by the way in which the ba

Updated on:March 09,2024

Study finds neighborhood poverty and crowding associated with higher rates of COVID-19 in pregnancy

by Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNeighborhood characteristics, including poverty and crowding within homes, were associated with higher rates of SARS-CoV

Updated on: June 04,2024

Study finds neighborhood poverty and crowding associated with higher rates of COVID-19 in pregnancy

by Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNeighborhood characteristics, including poverty and crowding within homes, were associated with higher rates of SARS-CoV

Updated on:June 04,2024

Mississippi community workers battle maternal mortality crisis

by Lauren ClasonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhen Lauren Jones was pregnant with her first child, doctors overlooked a leak in her amniotic sac because her description of the symptoms didn't s

Updated on: February 18,2024

Mississippi community workers battle maternal mortality crisis

by Lauren ClasonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhen Lauren Jones was pregnant with her first child, doctors overlooked a leak in her amniotic sac because her description of the symptoms didn't s

Updated on:February 18,2024

Experts, advocates publish guidance for research on HIV, co-infections in pregnancy

by University of North Carolina Health CareCredit: CC0 Public DomainPregnant women are among those most in need of safe and effective preventives and treatments for HIV and co-infections. Yet bec

Updated on: March 09,2024

Experts, advocates publish guidance for research on HIV, co-infections in pregnancy

by University of North Carolina Health CareCredit: CC0 Public DomainPregnant women are among those most in need of safe and effective preventives and treatments for HIV and co-infections. Yet bec

Updated on:March 09,2024

Negative birth outcomes linked to air pollution exposure early in pregnancy, study finds

by New York University School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainExposure to air pollution early in a pregnancy could increase risk for preterm birth and low birth weight, according to a study l

Updated on: June 07,2024

Negative birth outcomes linked to air pollution exposure early in pregnancy, study finds

by New York University School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainExposure to air pollution early in a pregnancy could increase risk for preterm birth and low birth weight, according to a study l

Updated on:June 07,2024

Researchers publish editorial on epigenetic aging in oocytes

by Impact Journals LLCCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new editorial paper titled "Epigenetic aging in oocytes" has been published inAging.Aging-related phenotypes span many differen

Updated on: January 16,2024

Researchers publish editorial on epigenetic aging in oocytes

by Impact Journals LLCCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new editorial paper titled "Epigenetic aging in oocytes" has been published inAging.Aging-related phenotypes span many differen

Updated on:January 16,2024

Fewer unintended pregnancies contribute to all-time low U.S. fertility rate, new research says

by Colleen Sharkey,University of Notre DameCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe U.S. birth rate has been decreasing for the last decade, reaching a historic low in 2017. New research from a team of econ

Updated on: May 13,2024

Fewer unintended pregnancies contribute to all-time low U.S. fertility rate, new research says

by Colleen Sharkey,University of Notre DameCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe U.S. birth rate has been decreasing for the last decade, reaching a historic low in 2017. New research from a team of econ

Updated on:May 13,2024

Stress affects fetus' ability to absorb iron, study finds

by Barbara Clements,University of WashingtonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIf a woman experiences chronic stress late in her pregnancy, it can affect her fetus' ability to absorb iron by a

Updated on: June 04,2024

Stress affects fetus' ability to absorb iron, study finds

by Barbara Clements,University of WashingtonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIf a woman experiences chronic stress late in her pregnancy, it can affect her fetus' ability to absorb iron by a

Updated on:June 04,2024