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

Screening for bacterial vaginosis in pregnancy not advised

(HealthDay)—The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends against screening for bacterial vaginosis in pregnant women who are not at increased risk for preterm delivery; for pregnant wom

Updated on: July 01,2024

Screening for bacterial vaginosis in pregnancy not advised

(HealthDay)—The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends against screening for bacterial vaginosis in pregnant women who are not at increased risk for preterm delivery; for pregnant wom

Updated on:July 01,2024

Researchers identify proteins that prevent COVID-19 transmission through the placenta

by Boston Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers from Boston Medical Center's Maxwell Finland Laboratory for Infectious Diseases have identified properties in placenta tissue that

Updated on: May 23,2024

Researchers identify proteins that prevent COVID-19 transmission through the placenta

by Boston Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers from Boston Medical Center's Maxwell Finland Laboratory for Infectious Diseases have identified properties in placenta tissue that

Updated on:May 23,2024

Postnatal depression: What new fathers need to know—and how to ask for help

by Andrew Mayers,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageMany people think of postnatal depression as a condition that only affects women. But in reality, postnatal depression affectsalm

Updated on: February 18,2024

Postnatal depression: What new fathers need to know—and how to ask for help

by Andrew Mayers,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageMany people think of postnatal depression as a condition that only affects women. But in reality, postnatal depression affectsalm

Updated on:February 18,2024

Pregnant women's drinking correlates with their partner's drinking

by University of Eastern FinlandCredit: CC0 Public DomainPregnant women's use of alcohol correlates with that of their partner, a new study from the University of Eastern Finland and Kuopio U

Updated on: April 18,2024

Pregnant women's drinking correlates with their partner's drinking

by University of Eastern FinlandCredit: CC0 Public DomainPregnant women's use of alcohol correlates with that of their partner, a new study from the University of Eastern Finland and Kuopio U

Updated on:April 18,2024

Pregnant women's brains show troubling signs of stress, but feeling strong social support can break those patterns

by Rebecca Brooker and Tristin Nyman,The ConversationUsing EEG, researchers recorded the electrical activity of women’s brains when they saw neutral (in black) and negative (in red) images and c

Updated on: April 19,2024

Pregnant women's brains show troubling signs of stress, but feeling strong social support can break those patterns

by Rebecca Brooker and Tristin Nyman,The ConversationUsing EEG, researchers recorded the electrical activity of women’s brains when they saw neutral (in black) and negative (in red) images and c

Updated on:April 19,2024

New test assesses sperm function

by WileyHuman sperm stained for semen quality testing in the clinical laboratory. Credit: Bobjgalindo/WikipediaTwo new publications in the journalMolecular Reproduction and Development&nbsp

Updated on: March 02,2024

New test assesses sperm function

by WileyHuman sperm stained for semen quality testing in the clinical laboratory. Credit: Bobjgalindo/WikipediaTwo new publications in the journalMolecular Reproduction and Development&nbsp

Updated on:March 02,2024

Study suggests COVID-19 increases risk of pregnancy complications

by NIH/Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human DevelopmentCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPregnant women with COVID-19 appear to be at greater risk for common pregnan

Updated on: March 05,2024

Study suggests COVID-19 increases risk of pregnancy complications

by NIH/Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human DevelopmentCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPregnant women with COVID-19 appear to be at greater risk for common pregnan

Updated on:March 05,2024

Protein Beclin-1 shown to be a major player in uterine remodeling and the establishment of pregnancy

by Baylor College of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThroughout a woman's reproductive life, the endometrium, the mucous membrane lining the uterus, goes through cyclical remodeling.

Updated on: March 13,2024

Protein Beclin-1 shown to be a major player in uterine remodeling and the establishment of pregnancy

by Baylor College of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThroughout a woman's reproductive life, the endometrium, the mucous membrane lining the uterus, goes through cyclical remodeling.

Updated on:March 13,2024

Research reveals menstrual education lacking in Australia

by Western Sydney UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearch conducted by Western Sydney University reveals young people in Australia are not receiving adequate information or education

Updated on: May 18,2024

Research reveals menstrual education lacking in Australia

by Western Sydney UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearch conducted by Western Sydney University reveals young people in Australia are not receiving adequate information or education

Updated on:May 18,2024