1 in 5 U.S. mothers say they've been mistreated during maternity care

by Denise MannFrom receiving no response to cries for help to being verbally abused, 1 in 5 U.S. mothers say they were mistreated by a health care professional during pregnancy and delivery.Rates of m

Updated on: January 17,2024

1 in 5 U.S. mothers say they've been mistreated during maternity care

by Denise MannFrom receiving no response to cries for help to being verbally abused, 1 in 5 U.S. mothers say they were mistreated by a health care professional during pregnancy and delivery.Rates of m

Updated on:January 17,2024

Research shows maternal dengue immunity worsens birth defects caused by Zika virus

by Federico Graciano,Duke-NUS Medical SchoolCredit: CC0 Public DomainA first-of-its-kind study led by Duke-NUS Medical School has shown that prior maternal immunity to the dengue virus substanti

Updated on: January 15,2024

Research shows maternal dengue immunity worsens birth defects caused by Zika virus

by Federico Graciano,Duke-NUS Medical SchoolCredit: CC0 Public DomainA first-of-its-kind study led by Duke-NUS Medical School has shown that prior maternal immunity to the dengue virus substanti

Updated on:January 15,2024

Male hormonal birth control? It may be closer than you think

by University of CaliforniaThe hormonal gel is applied to the shoulders, and Treviño made it part of his morning routine. Credit:Karin Higgins/UC DavisMatthew Treviño and Emily Fletcher are self

Updated on: March 19,2024

Male hormonal birth control? It may be closer than you think

by University of CaliforniaThe hormonal gel is applied to the shoulders, and Treviño made it part of his morning routine. Credit:Karin Higgins/UC DavisMatthew Treviño and Emily Fletcher are self

Updated on:March 19,2024

Direct dispensing of prenatal supplements with iron reduces anemia

by Lori SolomonDirectly providing prenatal iron supplements significantly improves average hematocrit levels throughout pregnancy and reduces anemia in underserved patients, according to a study publi

Updated on: January 17,2024

Direct dispensing of prenatal supplements with iron reduces anemia

by Lori SolomonDirectly providing prenatal iron supplements significantly improves average hematocrit levels throughout pregnancy and reduces anemia in underserved patients, according to a study publi

Updated on:January 17,2024

Study links perimenopause to accelerated fat mass gains, lean mass losses

by Enrique Rivero,University of California, Los AngelesCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe menopause transition, also known as perimenopause, is the time in a woman's life when hormonal changes lea

Updated on: May 27,2024

Study links perimenopause to accelerated fat mass gains, lean mass losses

by Enrique Rivero,University of California, Los AngelesCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe menopause transition, also known as perimenopause, is the time in a woman's life when hormonal changes lea

Updated on:May 27,2024

Researchers identify new genetic risk factors for persistent HPV infections

byUniversity of Maryland School of MedicineDistribution of binding affinity IC50 values by HLA-DRB1 allele category (A) all binding predictions (B) Excluding non-binders (lC50 > 5000 nM). Cre

Updated on: April 27,2024

Researchers identify new genetic risk factors for persistent HPV infections

byUniversity of Maryland School of MedicineDistribution of binding affinity IC50 values by HLA-DRB1 allele category (A) all binding predictions (B) Excluding non-binders (lC50 > 5000 nM). Cre

Updated on:April 27,2024

Improving blood pressure control after pregnancy found to have long-term cardiovascular benefits

byAmerican Heart AssociationThe Overall 24-Hour Average Blood Pressure at Visit 4. Central tendency is the mean 24-hour average blood pressure for each participant at approximately 9 months post

Updated on: January 15,2024

Improving blood pressure control after pregnancy found to have long-term cardiovascular benefits

byAmerican Heart AssociationThe Overall 24-Hour Average Blood Pressure at Visit 4. Central tendency is the mean 24-hour average blood pressure for each participant at approximately 9 months post

Updated on:January 15,2024

Painkiller advice for pregnant women should always be followed, as use is linked to newborn problems

by University of AberdeenPrevalence of use during pregnancy for each analgesic subgroup over our 30-year study period. (A) Merge graph showing percentage of pregnancies using each analgesic group

Updated on: April 19,2024

Painkiller advice for pregnant women should always be followed, as use is linked to newborn problems

by University of AberdeenPrevalence of use during pregnancy for each analgesic subgroup over our 30-year study period. (A) Merge graph showing percentage of pregnancies using each analgesic group

Updated on:April 19,2024

Study finds that lack of oxygen during pregnancy can cause schizophrenia

by André Julião,FAPESPExperiments with rats indicate that brain cells submitted to several forms of hypoxia underwent alterations to their energy production mechanism. Such condition may a

Updated on: June 07,2024

Study finds that lack of oxygen during pregnancy can cause schizophrenia

by André Julião,FAPESPExperiments with rats indicate that brain cells submitted to several forms of hypoxia underwent alterations to their energy production mechanism. Such condition may a

Updated on:June 07,2024

Nutritional supplementation in preconception and pregnancy linked to reduced risk of preterm birth

by University of SouthamptonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIncreasing evidence suggests that a mother's nutritional status at the onset of pregnancy has an important influence on the growt

Updated on: April 11,2024

Nutritional supplementation in preconception and pregnancy linked to reduced risk of preterm birth

by University of SouthamptonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIncreasing evidence suggests that a mother's nutritional status at the onset of pregnancy has an important influence on the growt

Updated on:April 11,2024