Scientists discover a natural flu defense mechanism that activates in the nasal cavity during pregnancy

by Keila DePape,McGill UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMcGill University scientists have discovered that pregnancy may trigger a natural immunity to boost protection against severe f

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Scientists discover a natural flu defense mechanism that activates in the nasal cavity during pregnancy

by Keila DePape,McGill UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMcGill University scientists have discovered that pregnancy may trigger a natural immunity to boost protection against severe f

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Prenatal supplements largely lack the recommended amount of omega-3 fatty acids to help prevent preterm birth

by Mary Scourboutakos,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainMost prenatal supplements lack the amount of omega-3 fatty acids that could help prevent preterm birth, meaning delivery before 37

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Prenatal supplements largely lack the recommended amount of omega-3 fatty acids to help prevent preterm birth

by Mary Scourboutakos,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainMost prenatal supplements lack the amount of omega-3 fatty acids that could help prevent preterm birth, meaning delivery before 37

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How does the new self-serve HPV test work? A gynecologist explains

by Jane Kelly,University of VirginiaCredit: Illustration by John DiJulio, University CommunicationsEarlier this year, the Food and Drug Administration approved a new human papillomavirus test th

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How does the new self-serve HPV test work? A gynecologist explains

by Jane Kelly,University of VirginiaCredit: Illustration by John DiJulio, University CommunicationsEarlier this year, the Food and Drug Administration approved a new human papillomavirus test th

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Many women with epilepsy unaware of seizure meds' risks to pregnancy

by Dennis ThompsonMany women with epilepsy who are of childbearing age might not realize their anti-seizure drugs can raise the risk of birth defects or dampen the effectiveness of their birth control

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Many women with epilepsy unaware of seizure meds' risks to pregnancy

by Dennis ThompsonMany women with epilepsy who are of childbearing age might not realize their anti-seizure drugs can raise the risk of birth defects or dampen the effectiveness of their birth control

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Study reveals impact of Dobbs decision on OBGYN workforce in abortion ban states

byGeorge Washington UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study from the George Washington University finds trends in the national OBGYN workforce following the Supreme Court's ru

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Study reveals impact of Dobbs decision on OBGYN workforce in abortion ban states

byGeorge Washington UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study from the George Washington University finds trends in the national OBGYN workforce following the Supreme Court's ru

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Large, real world, multistate study finds COVID-19 vaccine cuts risk of disease when administered during pregnancy

byRegenstrief InstituteCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA large multistate study, conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC's) VISION Network, has found that COV

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Large, real world, multistate study finds COVID-19 vaccine cuts risk of disease when administered during pregnancy

byRegenstrief InstituteCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA large multistate study, conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC's) VISION Network, has found that COV

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Children exposed to antiseizure meds during pregnancy face neurodevelopmental risks, study finds

byDrexel UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChildren born to mothers who take antiseizure medications to manage seizures and psychiatric conditions during pregnancy may face increased ri

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Children exposed to antiseizure meds during pregnancy face neurodevelopmental risks, study finds

byDrexel UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChildren born to mothers who take antiseizure medications to manage seizures and psychiatric conditions during pregnancy may face increased ri

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Early adult binge drinking has lasting impact on aging brain in mice

by Katie Yan,Pennsylvania State UniversityNew research shows lasting impacts of alcohol after a period of abstinence. GABAergic neurons (left) increase in excitatory drive, while pyramidal neuro

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Early adult binge drinking has lasting impact on aging brain in mice

by Katie Yan,Pennsylvania State UniversityNew research shows lasting impacts of alcohol after a period of abstinence. GABAergic neurons (left) increase in excitatory drive, while pyramidal neuro

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Surprising patterns in infant growth after gestational diabetes exposure challenge current views on obesity risk

byUniversity of Texas at AustinResearchers found that infants exposed to gestational diabetes in utero had surprising growth paterns in their first year of life. Credit: The University of Texas

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Surprising patterns in infant growth after gestational diabetes exposure challenge current views on obesity risk

byUniversity of Texas at AustinResearchers found that infants exposed to gestational diabetes in utero had surprising growth paterns in their first year of life. Credit: The University of Texas

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Study challenges safety concerns over planned home births for low-risk pregnancies

byOregon State UniversityKāla Noel captured this image of the Wagar family welcoming their baby at a planned home birth. Credit: Melissa Cheyney, professor in the OSU College of Liberal Arts and

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Study challenges safety concerns over planned home births for low-risk pregnancies

byOregon State UniversityKāla Noel captured this image of the Wagar family welcoming their baby at a planned home birth. Credit: Melissa Cheyney, professor in the OSU College of Liberal Arts and

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Chewing xylitol gum linked to decrease in preterm birth

byUniversity of WashingtonCredit:Med(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.medj.2024.10.016Could the incidence of preterm births be lowered by chewing gum? New research suggests yes. Results from a

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Chewing xylitol gum linked to decrease in preterm birth

byUniversity of WashingtonCredit:Med(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.medj.2024.10.016Could the incidence of preterm births be lowered by chewing gum? New research suggests yes. Results from a

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Exposure to marijuana in the womb may increase risk of addiction to opioids later in life, study finds

byUniversity of Maryland School of MedicineCue- and reward-evoked NAc dopamine release events during food PR responding. Credit:Science Advances(2024). DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.adq5652Wit

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Exposure to marijuana in the womb may increase risk of addiction to opioids later in life, study finds

byUniversity of Maryland School of MedicineCue- and reward-evoked NAc dopamine release events during food PR responding. Credit:Science Advances(2024). DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.adq5652Wit

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