How COVID-19 crosses the placenta: Study uses lab-grown placental tissue to model infection

byMonash UniversityPlacenta cells (syncytiotrophoblast, in green) infected with the SARS-CoV-2 virus (COVID-19, in red); blue areas are cell nuclei labeling the multinucleated syncytiotrophoblas

Updated on: January 19,2024

How COVID-19 crosses the placenta: Study uses lab-grown placental tissue to model infection

byMonash UniversityPlacenta cells (syncytiotrophoblast, in green) infected with the SARS-CoV-2 virus (COVID-19, in red); blue areas are cell nuclei labeling the multinucleated syncytiotrophoblas

Updated on:January 19,2024

Travel times to abortion facilities surged significantly after overturn of Roe v. Wade, study finds

by Christine FernandoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAbout a third of women of reproductive age in the U.S. now live more than an hour from the closest abortion facility after the Supreme Court earl

Updated on: May 31,2024

Travel times to abortion facilities surged significantly after overturn of Roe v. Wade, study finds

by Christine FernandoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAbout a third of women of reproductive age in the U.S. now live more than an hour from the closest abortion facility after the Supreme Court earl

Updated on:May 31,2024

Improving a non-invasive way to monitor contractions during labor

by Eindhoven University of TechnologyCredit: Nemo HealthcareUterine contractions are a key part of childbirth, but they can temporarily reduce oxygen supply to the fetus. During high-risk childbi

Updated on: March 07,2024

Improving a non-invasive way to monitor contractions during labor

by Eindhoven University of TechnologyCredit: Nemo HealthcareUterine contractions are a key part of childbirth, but they can temporarily reduce oxygen supply to the fetus. During high-risk childbi

Updated on:March 07,2024

Stress during pregnancy can lead to early maturation of first-born daughters, suggests study

by Elizabeth Kivowitz,University of California, Los AngelesSilhouette of a pregnant woman with a pink arrow pointing to a girl and a blue arrow pointing to a boy. Credit:Psychoneuroendocri

Updated on: March 07,2024

Stress during pregnancy can lead to early maturation of first-born daughters, suggests study

by Elizabeth Kivowitz,University of California, Los AngelesSilhouette of a pregnant woman with a pink arrow pointing to a girl and a blue arrow pointing to a boy. Credit:Psychoneuroendocri

Updated on:March 07,2024

Once the new over-the-counter birth control pill is available, what about cost and coverage?

by Michelle Andrews, KFF Health NewsCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThis month, the FDA approved Opill, the first daily oral contraceptive that will be available for sale over the counter in stores

Updated on: January 19,2024

Once the new over-the-counter birth control pill is available, what about cost and coverage?

by Michelle Andrews, KFF Health NewsCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThis month, the FDA approved Opill, the first daily oral contraceptive that will be available for sale over the counter in stores

Updated on:January 19,2024

Study: How to safely remove ovary in girls for best results in fertility preservation

by Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of ChicagoCredit: CC0 Public DomainYoung girls who are about to undergo treatment for cancer or other therapies that pose high risk of inferti

Updated on: May 20,2024

Study: How to safely remove ovary in girls for best results in fertility preservation

by Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of ChicagoCredit: CC0 Public DomainYoung girls who are about to undergo treatment for cancer or other therapies that pose high risk of inferti

Updated on:May 20,2024

Sperm screening might detect harmful mutations before embryo implantation

by eLifeHuman sperm stained for semen quality testing in the clinical laboratory. Credit: Bobjgalindo/WikipediaScreening sperm may help identify potentially harmful new genetic mutations and help

Updated on: March 02,2024

Sperm screening might detect harmful mutations before embryo implantation

by eLifeHuman sperm stained for semen quality testing in the clinical laboratory. Credit: Bobjgalindo/WikipediaScreening sperm may help identify potentially harmful new genetic mutations and help

Updated on:March 02,2024

PMS: What it is, symptoms, and how to get relief

by Sue BenzulyAre you tired of feeling moody, bloated and achy every month right before you get your period?You're not alone. Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a common condition that affects many wo

Updated on: February 18,2024

PMS: What it is, symptoms, and how to get relief

by Sue BenzulyAre you tired of feeling moody, bloated and achy every month right before you get your period?You're not alone. Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a common condition that affects many wo

Updated on:February 18,2024

Research finds link between poor health, low breast milk production

by Bill Bangert,University of CincinnatiDerivation of severely low milk output cases, nested control group, and external control group. Cases include all 10 assigned to metformin and 4 assigned

Updated on: June 05,2024

Research finds link between poor health, low breast milk production

by Bill Bangert,University of CincinnatiDerivation of severely low milk output cases, nested control group, and external control group. Cases include all 10 assigned to metformin and 4 assigned

Updated on:June 05,2024

Long-acting recycling antibody targets endometriosis

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressDiagram illustrating the possible mechanism of how AMY109 can ameliorate endometriosis by intervening in the transition from inflammation to fibrosis. Credit: A. Nish

Updated on: April 01,2024

Long-acting recycling antibody targets endometriosis

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressDiagram illustrating the possible mechanism of how AMY109 can ameliorate endometriosis by intervening in the transition from inflammation to fibrosis. Credit: A. Nish

Updated on:April 01,2024