New study identifies risk factors associated with low birth weight

by Swansea UniversitySignificant factors associated with the risk low birth weight among the overall study population. GP, general practitioner; LA, local authority; PEDW, Patient Episode Databas

Updated on: May 11,2024

New study identifies risk factors associated with low birth weight

by Swansea UniversitySignificant factors associated with the risk low birth weight among the overall study population. GP, general practitioner; LA, local authority; PEDW, Patient Episode Databas

Updated on:May 11,2024

Daily folic acid supplement may reduce risk of gestational diabetes

by National Institutes of HealthCredit: Darren Lewis/public domainTaking a folic acid supplement daily before pregnancy may reduce the risk of gestational, or pregnancy-related, diabetes, accordi

Updated on: March 05,2024

Daily folic acid supplement may reduce risk of gestational diabetes

by National Institutes of HealthCredit: Darren Lewis/public domainTaking a folic acid supplement daily before pregnancy may reduce the risk of gestational, or pregnancy-related, diabetes, accordi

Updated on:March 05,2024

U.S.-born Black women at higher risk of preeclampsia than Black immigrants

by American Heart AssociationHigh magnification micrograph of hypertrophic decidual vasculopathy, as seen in pregnancy-induced hypertension. Credit: WikipediaBlack women born in the United States

Updated on: May 05,2024

U.S.-born Black women at higher risk of preeclampsia than Black immigrants

by American Heart AssociationHigh magnification micrograph of hypertrophic decidual vasculopathy, as seen in pregnancy-induced hypertension. Credit: WikipediaBlack women born in the United States

Updated on:May 05,2024

African American veterans with PTSD have higher risk of re-hospitalization after stroke, finds study

by American Heart AssociationCredit:Stroke(2024). DOI: 10.1161/STROKEAHA.123.044795After a stroke, African American veterans previously diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (

Updated on: March 19,2024

African American veterans with PTSD have higher risk of re-hospitalization after stroke, finds study

by American Heart AssociationCredit:Stroke(2024). DOI: 10.1161/STROKEAHA.123.044795After a stroke, African American veterans previously diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (

Updated on:March 19,2024

Diet and exercise do not reduce the risk of gestational diabetes

by Medical University of ViennaCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe assumption that minimizing weight gain in obese pregnant women is advantageous for avoiding gestational diabetes has not been borne out

Updated on: May 06,2024

Diet and exercise do not reduce the risk of gestational diabetes

by Medical University of ViennaCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe assumption that minimizing weight gain in obese pregnant women is advantageous for avoiding gestational diabetes has not been borne out

Updated on:May 06,2024

Study: Levels of glyphosate represent low health risk to breastfeeding mothers in Spain

by FISABIOCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA study by the Food Safety Department of the Foundation for the Promotion of Health and Biomedical Research of Valencia Region—FISABIO, has established that

Updated on: May 18,2024

Study: Levels of glyphosate represent low health risk to breastfeeding mothers in Spain

by FISABIOCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA study by the Food Safety Department of the Foundation for the Promotion of Health and Biomedical Research of Valencia Region—FISABIO, has established that

Updated on:May 18,2024

Researchers identify compounds that could lead to an on-demand, short-term contraceptive for men

by NIH/Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human DevelopmentCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn a mouse study, researchers have identified a potential non-hormonal contr

Updated on: March 02,2024

Researchers identify compounds that could lead to an on-demand, short-term contraceptive for men

by NIH/Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human DevelopmentCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn a mouse study, researchers have identified a potential non-hormonal contr

Updated on:March 02,2024

Explore psilocybin and other psychedelics for women's cancer distress, urge doctors

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIt's time to stop prevaricating and explore the use of psilocybin—the active ingredient in magic mushrooms—and other psychedelics t

Updated on: January 19,2024

Explore psilocybin and other psychedelics for women's cancer distress, urge doctors

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIt's time to stop prevaricating and explore the use of psilocybin—the active ingredient in magic mushrooms—and other psychedelics t

Updated on:January 19,2024

Painkillers in pregnancy may affect baby's future fertility

by University of EdinburghCredit: CC0 Public DomainTaking painkillers during pregnancy could affect the fertility of the unborn child in later life, research suggests.The study identifies that th

Updated on: April 18,2024

Painkillers in pregnancy may affect baby's future fertility

by University of EdinburghCredit: CC0 Public DomainTaking painkillers during pregnancy could affect the fertility of the unborn child in later life, research suggests.The study identifies that th

Updated on:April 18,2024

Study investigates whether pregnant women are willing to go home after an induction

by St. George's University of LondonCredit: St. George's University of LondonA study conducted by St George's, University of London is discovering if pregnant women who need induction

Updated on: March 30,2024

Study investigates whether pregnant women are willing to go home after an induction

by St. George's University of LondonCredit: St. George's University of LondonA study conducted by St George's, University of London is discovering if pregnant women who need induction

Updated on:March 30,2024