Youngest girls who get pregnant have highest risk of poor outcomes, study finds

by University of Maryland School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainPregnant teens in the U.S. have long been known to face increased health risks and pregnancy complications, but a new study fo

Updated on: May 31,2024

Youngest girls who get pregnant have highest risk of poor outcomes, study finds

by University of Maryland School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainPregnant teens in the U.S. have long been known to face increased health risks and pregnancy complications, but a new study fo

Updated on:May 31,2024

We may one day grow babies outside the womb, but there are many things to consider first

by Neera Bhatia and Evie Kendal,The ConversationCredit: Andy Kuzma from PexelsThe idea of growing babies outside the body has inspirednovels and moviesfor decades.Now, research group

Updated on: March 09,2024

We may one day grow babies outside the womb, but there are many things to consider first

by Neera Bhatia and Evie Kendal,The ConversationCredit: Andy Kuzma from PexelsThe idea of growing babies outside the body has inspirednovels and moviesfor decades.Now, research group

Updated on:March 09,2024

Five common drugs you should avoid using while breastfeeding

by Dipa Kamdar,The ConversationCredit: MART PRODUCTION from PexelsAround92% of peopleliving in the UK have used at least one over-the-counter drug in the past year. While these drugs

Updated on: December 05,2024

Five common drugs you should avoid using while breastfeeding

by Dipa Kamdar,The ConversationCredit: MART PRODUCTION from PexelsAround92% of peopleliving in the UK have used at least one over-the-counter drug in the past year. While these drugs

Updated on:December 05,2024

Women who experience stress around the time of conception are twice as likely to give birth to a girl

by University of GranadaCredit: University of GranadaScientists from the University of Granada have analyzed the levels of cortisol (a steroid hormone that is released in response to stress) in t

Updated on: April 08,2024

Women who experience stress around the time of conception are twice as likely to give birth to a girl

by University of GranadaCredit: University of GranadaScientists from the University of Granada have analyzed the levels of cortisol (a steroid hormone that is released in response to stress) in t

Updated on:April 08,2024

Early sound exposure in the womb shapes the auditory system

by Anne Trafton,Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainInside the womb, fetuses can begin to hear some sounds around 20 weeks of gestation. However, the input they

Updated on: March 21,2024

Early sound exposure in the womb shapes the auditory system

by Anne Trafton,Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainInside the womb, fetuses can begin to hear some sounds around 20 weeks of gestation. However, the input they

Updated on:March 21,2024

5 Things Women Need to Know About Diabetes and Their Period

5 Things Women Need to Know About Diabetes and Their PeriodByAndrea Chisholm, MDUpdated on October 08, 2023Medically reviewed byChioma Ndubisi, MDA typical menstrual cycle last

Updated on: March 06,2024

5 Things Women Need to Know About Diabetes and Their Period

5 Things Women Need to Know About Diabetes and Their PeriodByAndrea Chisholm, MDUpdated on October 08, 2023Medically reviewed byChioma Ndubisi, MDA typical menstrual cycle last

Updated on:March 06,2024

California campaign lowers statewide C-section rate, study finds

by Stanford University Medical CenterIllustration depicting Caesarean section. Credit: BruceBlaus/Wikipedia/CC BY 3.0A four-year effort has reduced the rate of cesarean sections for low-risk, fir

Updated on: June 05,2024

California campaign lowers statewide C-section rate, study finds

by Stanford University Medical CenterIllustration depicting Caesarean section. Credit: BruceBlaus/Wikipedia/CC BY 3.0A four-year effort has reduced the rate of cesarean sections for low-risk, fir

Updated on:June 05,2024

How mother's diet affects baby's health: What insights from different cultures can tell us

by Sandi Azab, Sonia Anand,The ConversationCredit: Amina Filkins from PexelsWhat happens in the womb and during the first 1,000 days of life is critical to shaping a baby's future health, a

Updated on: December 25,2024

How mother's diet affects baby's health: What insights from different cultures can tell us

by Sandi Azab, Sonia Anand,The ConversationCredit: Amina Filkins from PexelsWhat happens in the womb and during the first 1,000 days of life is critical to shaping a baby's future health, a

Updated on:December 25,2024

A teen girl's diet could impact her odds for menstrual pain

by Cara Murez HealthWhile working on a senior research project as part of her undergraduate degree from Rutgers University, Serah Sannoh decided to analyze peer-reviewed studies on diet and menstrual

Updated on: May 16,2024

A teen girl's diet could impact her odds for menstrual pain

by Cara Murez HealthWhile working on a senior research project as part of her undergraduate degree from Rutgers University, Serah Sannoh decided to analyze peer-reviewed studies on diet and menstrual

Updated on:May 16,2024

New survey confirms need for more menopause education in residency programs

by The Menopause SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDespite the fact that nearly 90 million women in the United States are projected to be postmenopausal by 2060, menopause remains low on the pri

Updated on: January 21,2024

New survey confirms need for more menopause education in residency programs

by The Menopause SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDespite the fact that nearly 90 million women in the United States are projected to be postmenopausal by 2060, menopause remains low on the pri

Updated on:January 21,2024