Researchers identify mechanisms of pregnancy-associated heart growth

by Will Doss,Northwestern UniversityCardiac Zfp36l2 deletion induces heart failure. (A) Survival of Zfp36l2 KO mice and control mice after an average of 2 pregnancies delivery. (B) Echo measurem

Updated on: May 23,2024

Researchers identify mechanisms of pregnancy-associated heart growth

by Will Doss,Northwestern UniversityCardiac Zfp36l2 deletion induces heart failure. (A) Survival of Zfp36l2 KO mice and control mice after an average of 2 pregnancies delivery. (B) Echo measurem

Updated on:May 23,2024

Study finds 6+ hours/day of sedentary leisure time linked to doubling in uterine fibroids risk

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainClocking up 6 or more hours of sedentary leisure time every day may double a woman's risk of uterine fibroids before she's gone through

Updated on: January 15,2024

Study finds 6+ hours/day of sedentary leisure time linked to doubling in uterine fibroids risk

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainClocking up 6 or more hours of sedentary leisure time every day may double a woman's risk of uterine fibroids before she's gone through

Updated on:January 15,2024

Study reveals why immunotherapies don't work on hardest-to-treat breast cancers

by Tulane University10X Genomics scRNA-seq was performed on MMTV-Wnt1 mammary tumor transplants from doxorubicin treated and untreated mice. Sequenced cells from untreated and treated tumors were

Updated on: May 27,2024

Study reveals why immunotherapies don't work on hardest-to-treat breast cancers

by Tulane University10X Genomics scRNA-seq was performed on MMTV-Wnt1 mammary tumor transplants from doxorubicin treated and untreated mice. Sequenced cells from untreated and treated tumors were

Updated on:May 27,2024

Women should be offered a choice of treatment options for miscarriage, study shows

by University of WarwickCredit: CC0 Public DomainWomen experiencing miscarriage should be offered a choice in the treatment they receive, argues a new study from the University of Warwick that co

Updated on: May 18,2024

Women should be offered a choice of treatment options for miscarriage, study shows

by University of WarwickCredit: CC0 Public DomainWomen experiencing miscarriage should be offered a choice in the treatment they receive, argues a new study from the University of Warwick that co

Updated on:May 18,2024

Homicides and suicides linked to pregnancy often associated with mental health conditions, substance use disorder

by Teresa Herbert,Beth Israel Deaconess Medical CenterCircumstances surrounding homicide and suicide deaths—all deaths and pregnancy-associated deaths. Credit:Obstetrics & Gynecology&n

Updated on: April 23,2024

Homicides and suicides linked to pregnancy often associated with mental health conditions, substance use disorder

by Teresa Herbert,Beth Israel Deaconess Medical CenterCircumstances surrounding homicide and suicide deaths—all deaths and pregnancy-associated deaths. Credit:Obstetrics & Gynecology&n

Updated on:April 23,2024

To reduce preeclampsia risk, study says take action before and between pregnancies

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainPreeclampsia—a complication that occurs in about 1 in every 25 pregnancies in the United States—is characterized by high blo

Updated on: June 12,2024

To reduce preeclampsia risk, study says take action before and between pregnancies

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainPreeclampsia—a complication that occurs in about 1 in every 25 pregnancies in the United States—is characterized by high blo

Updated on:June 12,2024

Pandemic stress had a greater impact on those who were pregnant, study finds

by University of New South WalesAssociation Between Antenatal COVID-19–Related Stress With Maternal Mental Health Outcomes and Infant Temperament Outcomes. Credit:JAMA Network Open(20

Updated on: June 05,2024

Pandemic stress had a greater impact on those who were pregnant, study finds

by University of New South WalesAssociation Between Antenatal COVID-19–Related Stress With Maternal Mental Health Outcomes and Infant Temperament Outcomes. Credit:JAMA Network Open(20

Updated on:June 05,2024

Genetic study points to oxytocin as possible treatment for obesity and postnatal depression

byUniversity of CambridgeCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainScientists have identified a gene which, when missing or impaired, can cause obesity, behavioral problems and, in mothers, postnatal de

Updated on: July 05,2024

Genetic study points to oxytocin as possible treatment for obesity and postnatal depression

byUniversity of CambridgeCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainScientists have identified a gene which, when missing or impaired, can cause obesity, behavioral problems and, in mothers, postnatal de

Updated on:July 05,2024

Frozen sperm just as effective as fresh for insemination treatments

by European Society of Human Reproduction and EmbryologyHuman sperm stained for semen quality testing in the clinical laboratory. Credit: Bobjgalindo/WikipediaPatients having intrauterine insemin

Updated on: March 05,2024

Frozen sperm just as effective as fresh for insemination treatments

by European Society of Human Reproduction and EmbryologyHuman sperm stained for semen quality testing in the clinical laboratory. Credit: Bobjgalindo/WikipediaPatients having intrauterine insemin

Updated on:March 05,2024

Hospital program tackles pregnancy and postpartum depression that affects 20% of women

by Lisa Schencker, Chicago TribuneCredit: CC0 Public DomainJenny Mason-Frey had experienced panic attacks before—sudden waves of anxiety that set her heart racing, her head spinning and made her feel

Updated on: May 09,2024

Hospital program tackles pregnancy and postpartum depression that affects 20% of women

by Lisa Schencker, Chicago TribuneCredit: CC0 Public DomainJenny Mason-Frey had experienced panic attacks before—sudden waves of anxiety that set her heart racing, her head spinning and made her feel

Updated on:May 09,2024