'Healthy mum, healthy baby, healthy future'—one year on, what progress have we made?

by Professor R. Katie Morris,University of BirminghamCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMost pregnant women will have a healthy pregnancy and give birth to healthy babies. An increasing number of

Updated on: February 18,2024

'Healthy mum, healthy baby, healthy future'—one year on, what progress have we made?

by Professor R. Katie Morris,University of BirminghamCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMost pregnant women will have a healthy pregnancy and give birth to healthy babies. An increasing number of

Updated on:February 18,2024

Imagine having your period and no money for pads or tampons. Would you still go to school?

by Sarah Duffy, Michelle O'shea and Patrick Van Esch,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageThe New South Wales Education Department saidlast week said it would trial a program to h

Updated on: March 09,2024

Imagine having your period and no money for pads or tampons. Would you still go to school?

by Sarah Duffy, Michelle O'shea and Patrick Van Esch,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageThe New South Wales Education Department saidlast week said it would trial a program to h

Updated on:March 09,2024

Genetic study of endometriosis reveals clues to better treatment

by University of QueenslandComparison of mixed female and male controls GWAS meta-analysis vs. female only controls GWAS meta-analysis results. Results from meta-analysis contrasting GWAS studies

Updated on: March 19,2024

Genetic study of endometriosis reveals clues to better treatment

by University of QueenslandComparison of mixed female and male controls GWAS meta-analysis vs. female only controls GWAS meta-analysis results. Results from meta-analysis contrasting GWAS studies

Updated on:March 19,2024

Fibroid-related QOL better with myomectomy for uterine fibroids

(HealthDay)—For women with symptomatic uterine fibroids, fibroid-related quality of life at two years is better for those undergoing myomectomy than those undergoing uterine-artery embolization, accor

Updated on: March 19,2024

Fibroid-related QOL better with myomectomy for uterine fibroids

(HealthDay)—For women with symptomatic uterine fibroids, fibroid-related quality of life at two years is better for those undergoing myomectomy than those undergoing uterine-artery embolization, accor

Updated on:March 19,2024

Abortion coverage is limited or unavailable at a quarter of large workplaces

by Rachana Pradhan, KFF Health NewsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAbout a quarter of large U.S. employers heavily restrict coverage of legal abortions or don't cover them at all under health pla

Updated on: January 15,2024

Abortion coverage is limited or unavailable at a quarter of large workplaces

by Rachana Pradhan, KFF Health NewsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAbout a quarter of large U.S. employers heavily restrict coverage of legal abortions or don't cover them at all under health pla

Updated on:January 15,2024

Survey finds most women with uterine fibroids are offered hysterectomies over minimally invasive treatments

by The Reis GroupCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAmong women who have been diagnosed with uterine fibroids, more than half (53%) were presented with a hysterectomy, while fewer than one in five (20%)

Updated on: July 10,2024

Survey finds most women with uterine fibroids are offered hysterectomies over minimally invasive treatments

by The Reis GroupCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAmong women who have been diagnosed with uterine fibroids, more than half (53%) were presented with a hysterectomy, while fewer than one in five (20%)

Updated on:July 10,2024

Portable, low-cost tech tracks uterine contractions

by Dan Samorodnitsky,Washington University in St. LouisChakrabartty’s lab created a battery-powered portable instrumentation that connects with a stretchy patch that places electrodes around the

Updated on: January 21,2024

Portable, low-cost tech tracks uterine contractions

by Dan Samorodnitsky,Washington University in St. LouisChakrabartty’s lab created a battery-powered portable instrumentation that connects with a stretchy patch that places electrodes around the

Updated on:January 21,2024

Expecting? Stay heart-healthy for you and your baby

by Cara MurezIt's never too late for an expectant mom to adopt healthy habits for her baby and herself.The American Heart Association (AHA) offers some heart-healthy tips."Pregnancy is often

Updated on: January 12,2024

Expecting? Stay heart-healthy for you and your baby

by Cara MurezIt's never too late for an expectant mom to adopt healthy habits for her baby and herself.The American Heart Association (AHA) offers some heart-healthy tips."Pregnancy is often

Updated on:January 12,2024

Hospital bacteria not found in babies born by C-section

by University of OsloSummary figure of E. coli gut colonization. The plot displays the numbers of E. coli lineages found at each of the five major sampling points (4, 7, and 21 days after birth,

Updated on: April 07,2024

Hospital bacteria not found in babies born by C-section

by University of OsloSummary figure of E. coli gut colonization. The plot displays the numbers of E. coli lineages found at each of the five major sampling points (4, 7, and 21 days after birth,

Updated on:April 07,2024

Pregnant women and healthcare professionals perceive pregnancy associated risks differently

by City University LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainPublished in the open access journalBMC Pregnancy and Childbirtha new study suggests expectant mothers and healthcare professionals r

Updated on: March 05,2024

Pregnant women and healthcare professionals perceive pregnancy associated risks differently

by City University LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainPublished in the open access journalBMC Pregnancy and Childbirtha new study suggests expectant mothers and healthcare professionals r

Updated on:March 05,2024