Prenatal exposure to lead linked to lower birth weights, earlier births in gold mining communities

byDuke UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study on the impacts of prenatal exposure to toxic metals linked to artisanal gold mining and other sources in Madre de Dios, Peru, finds that mer

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Prenatal exposure to lead linked to lower birth weights, earlier births in gold mining communities

byDuke UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study on the impacts of prenatal exposure to toxic metals linked to artisanal gold mining and other sources in Madre de Dios, Peru, finds that mer

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Study shows prophylactic low-dose aspirin in pregnancy does not increase IBD activity

by Lori SolomonUse of low-dose aspirin (LDA) among pregnant women with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is not associated with an increased risk for disease activity, according to a study presented at

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Study shows prophylactic low-dose aspirin in pregnancy does not increase IBD activity

by Lori SolomonUse of low-dose aspirin (LDA) among pregnant women with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is not associated with an increased risk for disease activity, according to a study presented at

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Building a global, multi-disciplinary platform to promote women's health

byNational University of SingaporeCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhat do retinal scans and eating meals rich in greens, whole grains, legumes, and nuts, and a moderate amount of fish, have to do with

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Building a global, multi-disciplinary platform to promote women's health

byNational University of SingaporeCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhat do retinal scans and eating meals rich in greens, whole grains, legumes, and nuts, and a moderate amount of fish, have to do with

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Medical exceptions to abortion bans often exclude mental health conditions

by Nada Hassanein, Stateline.orgCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMore than a dozen states now have near-total abortion bans following the overturning of Roe v. Wade, with limited medical exceptions m

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Medical exceptions to abortion bans often exclude mental health conditions

by Nada Hassanein, Stateline.orgCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMore than a dozen states now have near-total abortion bans following the overturning of Roe v. Wade, with limited medical exceptions m

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Study finds COVID vaccination in female or male partners does not increase risk of miscarriage

byBoston UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMultiple studies haveshownthat the COVID-19 vaccines do not lead to infertility or pregnancy complications such as miscarriage, bu

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Study finds COVID vaccination in female or male partners does not increase risk of miscarriage

byBoston UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMultiple studies haveshownthat the COVID-19 vaccines do not lead to infertility or pregnancy complications such as miscarriage, bu

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Research suggests neighborhood stressors dangerously elevate pregnancy hormones

byRutgers UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainPregnant women living in blighted neighborhoods with high levels of known stressors have higher levels of testosterone—the primary sex hormone in mal

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Research suggests neighborhood stressors dangerously elevate pregnancy hormones

byRutgers UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainPregnant women living in blighted neighborhoods with high levels of known stressors have higher levels of testosterone—the primary sex hormone in mal

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Breastfeeding in the setting of substance use

byMary Ann Liebert, IncCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine (ABM) has released new literature-based recommendations related to breastfeeding in the setting of substance

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Breastfeeding in the setting of substance use

byMary Ann Liebert, IncCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine (ABM) has released new literature-based recommendations related to breastfeeding in the setting of substance

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International study reveals critical insights into timely interventions for maternal depression

byAgency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), SingaporeCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA large-scale international study spanning three continents, led by researchers from A*STAR&#39

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International study reveals critical insights into timely interventions for maternal depression

byAgency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), SingaporeCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA large-scale international study spanning three continents, led by researchers from A*STAR&#39

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Investigating concerns over informed consent for pregnant women in RSV vaccine trial

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainA debate has broken out over whether Pfizer should have told pregnant women taking part in its maternal respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccin

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Investigating concerns over informed consent for pregnant women in RSV vaccine trial

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainA debate has broken out over whether Pfizer should have told pregnant women taking part in its maternal respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccin

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Immigrants living in US have fewer preterm births; US-born Black pregnant people have highest preterm birth rate

byNorthwestern UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainPreterm birth rates are an important marker in assessing a country's overall health, and the United States isn't faring very well.Indivi

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Immigrants living in US have fewer preterm births; US-born Black pregnant people have highest preterm birth rate

byNorthwestern UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainPreterm birth rates are an important marker in assessing a country's overall health, and the United States isn't faring very well.Indivi

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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

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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

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US Supreme Court agrees to rule on abortion pill restrictions

by Chris LefkowThe US Supreme Court has agreed to rule on restrictions on a widely used abortion pill.The Supreme Court agreed Wednesday to rule on restrictions imposed by a lower court on a widely us

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US Supreme Court agrees to rule on abortion pill restrictions

by Chris LefkowThe US Supreme Court has agreed to rule on restrictions on a widely used abortion pill.The Supreme Court agreed Wednesday to rule on restrictions imposed by a lower court on a widely us

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