Research links common insecticide to neurodevelopmental disorders

by University of ToledoNND-related behavioral changes in DPE mice. A) The experimental design, showing pesticide exposures in the dam (3 mg/kg every 3 days) for 2 weeks preconception, then throug

Updated on: May 27,2024

Research links common insecticide to neurodevelopmental disorders

by University of ToledoNND-related behavioral changes in DPE mice. A) The experimental design, showing pesticide exposures in the dam (3 mg/kg every 3 days) for 2 weeks preconception, then throug

Updated on:May 27,2024

Nationwide study shows rise in pregnancy-related complications during COVID-19 pandemic

by Beth Israel Deaconess Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe COVID-19 pandemic caused unprecedented stressors on the U.S. health care system and resulted in decreased access to rou

Updated on: May 13,2024

Nationwide study shows rise in pregnancy-related complications during COVID-19 pandemic

by Beth Israel Deaconess Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe COVID-19 pandemic caused unprecedented stressors on the U.S. health care system and resulted in decreased access to rou

Updated on:May 13,2024

Don't believe the hype—'egg timer' tests can't reliably predict your chance of conceiving or menopause timing

by Tessa Copp, Jenny Doust and Karin Hammarberg,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMany women who want to have children and are getting older worry about their fertility. The &quo

Updated on: February 18,2024

Don't believe the hype—'egg timer' tests can't reliably predict your chance of conceiving or menopause timing

by Tessa Copp, Jenny Doust and Karin Hammarberg,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMany women who want to have children and are getting older worry about their fertility. The &quo

Updated on:February 18,2024

Alternations in gut microbiota in pregnancy and lactation

by Federation of American Societies for Experimental BiologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainRecent studies have shown that maternal gut microbiota in humans primes the offspring's immune and metabol

Updated on: March 07,2024

Alternations in gut microbiota in pregnancy and lactation

by Federation of American Societies for Experimental BiologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainRecent studies have shown that maternal gut microbiota in humans primes the offspring's immune and metabol

Updated on:March 07,2024

Racism, mistrust worsen psychiatric conditions in minority perinatal patients; new paths needed to reduce care disparity

by Wolters Kluwer HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDeeper understanding of medical mistrust among pregnant and postpartum racial and ethnic minority women, as well as collaborative care mod

Updated on: March 02,2024

Racism, mistrust worsen psychiatric conditions in minority perinatal patients; new paths needed to reduce care disparity

by Wolters Kluwer HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDeeper understanding of medical mistrust among pregnant and postpartum racial and ethnic minority women, as well as collaborative care mod

Updated on:March 02,2024

Number of US births increased in second half of 2021

The number of births across the United States increased during the second six months of 2021, according to a JulyVital Statistics Rapid Releasereport, a publication from the U.S. Centers f

Updated on: March 12,2024

Number of US births increased in second half of 2021

The number of births across the United States increased during the second six months of 2021, according to a JulyVital Statistics Rapid Releasereport, a publication from the U.S. Centers f

Updated on:March 12,2024

Neighborhoods with greater structural disadvantage linked to extremes in newborn birthweight, study finds

byThe Ohio State UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA baby born too big or too small is at risk of adverse outcomes from birth throughout their lifetime, including problems with neurolo

Updated on: January 17,2024

Neighborhoods with greater structural disadvantage linked to extremes in newborn birthweight, study finds

byThe Ohio State UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA baby born too big or too small is at risk of adverse outcomes from birth throughout their lifetime, including problems with neurolo

Updated on:January 17,2024

Some pregnant women are exposed to gadolinium in early pregnancy

by Radiological Society of North AmericaCredit: CC0 Public DomainA small but concerning number of women are exposed to a commonly used MRI contrast agent early in their pregnancy, likely before m

Updated on: June 29,2024

Some pregnant women are exposed to gadolinium in early pregnancy

by Radiological Society of North AmericaCredit: CC0 Public DomainA small but concerning number of women are exposed to a commonly used MRI contrast agent early in their pregnancy, likely before m

Updated on:June 29,2024

One in six women are diagnosed with gestational diabetes. But this diagnosis may not benefit them or their babies

by Paul Glasziou and Jenny Doust,The ConversationGestational diabetes rates more than doubled after the threshold changed. Credit: AIHW, Author providedWhen Sophie was pregnant with her first ba

Updated on: January 21,2024

One in six women are diagnosed with gestational diabetes. But this diagnosis may not benefit them or their babies

by Paul Glasziou and Jenny Doust,The ConversationGestational diabetes rates more than doubled after the threshold changed. Credit: AIHW, Author providedWhen Sophie was pregnant with her first ba

Updated on:January 21,2024

Does pregnancy history affect cognitive function?

by The North American Menopause SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainHealthy cognitive aging is a public health priority, especially as the US population grows older. Until now, not much has been know

Updated on: March 07,2024

Does pregnancy history affect cognitive function?

by The North American Menopause SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainHealthy cognitive aging is a public health priority, especially as the US population grows older. Until now, not much has been know

Updated on:March 07,2024