Largest ever genetic study of age of puberty in girls shows links with weight gain

byUniversity of CambridgeCredit: CC0 Public DomainGenes can indirectly influence the age at which girls have their first period by accelerating weight gain in childhood, a known risk factor for

Updated on: July 08,2024

Largest ever genetic study of age of puberty in girls shows links with weight gain

byUniversity of CambridgeCredit: CC0 Public DomainGenes can indirectly influence the age at which girls have their first period by accelerating weight gain in childhood, a known risk factor for

Updated on:July 08,2024

Medicaid now covers doulas for pregnant and postpartum Coloradans

by Meg Wingerter, The Denver PostCredit: CC0 Public DomainColorado's Medicaid program now covers doula care for all pregnant and postpartum members, but advocates don't expect to see an immedi

Updated on: July 10,2024

Medicaid now covers doulas for pregnant and postpartum Coloradans

by Meg Wingerter, The Denver PostCredit: CC0 Public DomainColorado's Medicaid program now covers doula care for all pregnant and postpartum members, but advocates don't expect to see an immedi

Updated on:July 10,2024

Research shows ~5 percent of pregnant women report intimate partner violence

by Elana GotkineIntimate partner violence (IPV) during pregnancy is associated with delayed or no prenatal care and affects health conditions during pregnancy and infant birth outcomes, according to r

Updated on: December 25,2024

Research shows ~5 percent of pregnant women report intimate partner violence

by Elana GotkineIntimate partner violence (IPV) during pregnancy is associated with delayed or no prenatal care and affects health conditions during pregnancy and infant birth outcomes, according to r

Updated on:December 25,2024

Study reveals the 3D structure of human uterine endometrium and adenomyosis tissue

by Niigata University3D image of normal human endometrium tissue. The endometrial glands form a complex network near the bottom of the endometrium. The horizontally expanding plexus morphology of the

Updated on: May 27,2024

Study reveals the 3D structure of human uterine endometrium and adenomyosis tissue

by Niigata University3D image of normal human endometrium tissue. The endometrial glands form a complex network near the bottom of the endometrium. The horizontally expanding plexus morphology of the

Updated on:May 27,2024

New AI system enhances endometriosis diagnosis with human input

by Rhiannon Koch,University of AdelaideCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainUniversity of Adelaide researchers have identified a new approach for endometriosis classification, believed to be the fir

Updated on: February 14,2025

New AI system enhances endometriosis diagnosis with human input

by Rhiannon Koch,University of AdelaideCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainUniversity of Adelaide researchers have identified a new approach for endometriosis classification, believed to be the fir

Updated on:February 14,2025

How long should I wait between pregnancies?

by Amanda Henry,The ConversationIt’s still unclear whether a shorter or longer gap between pregnancies increases the risk of complications in the next pregnancy. Credit:Richard Jaimes/Unsp

Updated on: March 09,2024

How long should I wait between pregnancies?

by Amanda Henry,The ConversationIt’s still unclear whether a shorter or longer gap between pregnancies increases the risk of complications in the next pregnancy. Credit:Richard Jaimes/Unsp

Updated on:March 09,2024

Right light on the mother's belly may be important to the fetus

by Ola Nilsson,Umea UniversityA 3D image of an early mouse fetus showing initial Opsin3 expression in red against a background of anatomical structures in blue. The image was taken with optical

Updated on: March 23,2024

Right light on the mother's belly may be important to the fetus

by Ola Nilsson,Umea UniversityA 3D image of an early mouse fetus showing initial Opsin3 expression in red against a background of anatomical structures in blue. The image was taken with optical

Updated on:March 23,2024

Nonsurgical treatment for uterine fibroids

by Sonya Goins, Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainUterine fibroids are the leading cause of women undergoing hysterectomies, leaving them unable to bear children. Fibroids often

Updated on: January 15,2024

Nonsurgical treatment for uterine fibroids

by Sonya Goins, Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainUterine fibroids are the leading cause of women undergoing hysterectomies, leaving them unable to bear children. Fibroids often

Updated on:January 15,2024

Hybrid closed-loop technology improves maternal glucose levels for pregnant women with type 1 diabetes: Clinical trial

byDiabetologiaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFor pregnant women with type 1 diabetes, a technology giving insulin doses, as informed by a smartphone algorithm, helps them better manage their b

Updated on: January 17,2024

Hybrid closed-loop technology improves maternal glucose levels for pregnant women with type 1 diabetes: Clinical trial

byDiabetologiaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFor pregnant women with type 1 diabetes, a technology giving insulin doses, as informed by a smartphone algorithm, helps them better manage their b

Updated on:January 17,2024

Artificial wombs could someday be a reality—here's how they may change our notions of parenthood

by Stephen Wilkinson, Nicola J. Williams and Sara Fovargue,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainOur reproductive lives are considerably different from those of our ancestors, thanks

Updated on: January 13,2024

Artificial wombs could someday be a reality—here's how they may change our notions of parenthood

by Stephen Wilkinson, Nicola J. Williams and Sara Fovargue,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainOur reproductive lives are considerably different from those of our ancestors, thanks

Updated on:January 13,2024