Excessive pregnancy weight gain and substantial postpartum weight retention common in military health care beneficiaries

byThe Obesity SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainCompared to their civilian counterparts, excessive pregnancy weight gain is more frequent among military health care beneficiaries, in particular ac

Updated on: April 27,2024 0

Excessive pregnancy weight gain and substantial postpartum weight retention common in military health care beneficiaries

byThe Obesity SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainCompared to their civilian counterparts, excessive pregnancy weight gain is more frequent among military health care beneficiaries, in particular ac

Updated on:April 27,2024 0

Abortion does not increase a woman's risk of attempting suicide

by LancetCredit: CC0 Public DomainPolicies based on the notion that undergoing an abortion causes or increases women's risk of suicide attempts are misinformed, according to the results of a

Updated on: March 05,2024 19

Abortion does not increase a woman's risk of attempting suicide

by LancetCredit: CC0 Public DomainPolicies based on the notion that undergoing an abortion causes or increases women's risk of suicide attempts are misinformed, according to the results of a

Updated on:March 05,2024 19

Expert analysis refutes claims that humans are colonized by bacteria before birth

by University College CorkUniversity College Cork & APC Microbiome Ireland Principal Investigator Prof. Jens Walter assembled a trans-disciplinary team of 46 leading experts from around the w

Updated on: March 24,2024 10

Expert analysis refutes claims that humans are colonized by bacteria before birth

by University College CorkUniversity College Cork & APC Microbiome Ireland Principal Investigator Prof. Jens Walter assembled a trans-disciplinary team of 46 leading experts from around the w

Updated on:March 24,2024 10

This postpartum contraception is more effective than condoms or birth control pills

by Tricia Tomiyoshi,UC DavisCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWhen it comes to postpartum contraception methods, many people consider condoms or birth control pills, but there's another opti

Updated on: January 17,2024 12

This postpartum contraception is more effective than condoms or birth control pills

by Tricia Tomiyoshi,UC DavisCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWhen it comes to postpartum contraception methods, many people consider condoms or birth control pills, but there's another opti

Updated on:January 17,2024 12

Treating menopause symptoms: Medications, lifestyle & self-care

by Ann SchreiberNavigating the changes and discomforts of menopause can be a frustrating experience for many women. Daily life can be significantly affected by symptoms ranging from hot flashes and mo

Updated on: February 18,2024 18

Treating menopause symptoms: Medications, lifestyle & self-care

by Ann SchreiberNavigating the changes and discomforts of menopause can be a frustrating experience for many women. Daily life can be significantly affected by symptoms ranging from hot flashes and mo

Updated on:February 18,2024 18

Team develops smartphone app to enhance midwifery care in Tanzania

byHiroshima UniversityScientists from Hiroshima University developed a smartphone app for midwifery education to provide quality care for mothers and babies in Tanzania. Credit: Dorkasi Mwakawan

Updated on: February 18,2024 17

Team develops smartphone app to enhance midwifery care in Tanzania

byHiroshima UniversityScientists from Hiroshima University developed a smartphone app for midwifery education to provide quality care for mothers and babies in Tanzania. Credit: Dorkasi Mwakawan

Updated on:February 18,2024 17

Study is first to confirm lead in water causes adverse fetal health outcomes

by Lehigh UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainLehigh University and Bentley University health economics researchers have published the first study to confirm a causal relationship between

Updated on: March 30,2024 16

Study is first to confirm lead in water causes adverse fetal health outcomes

by Lehigh UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainLehigh University and Bentley University health economics researchers have published the first study to confirm a causal relationship between

Updated on:March 30,2024 16

Study reveals new insights into what caused the 1920 baby boom

by University of OxfordCredit: AI-generated imageA new study led by Oxford University's Leverhulme Centre for Demographic Science has found that the 1918 influenza pandemic had a much longer

Updated on: May 27,2024 8

Study reveals new insights into what caused the 1920 baby boom

by University of OxfordCredit: AI-generated imageA new study led by Oxford University's Leverhulme Centre for Demographic Science has found that the 1918 influenza pandemic had a much longer

Updated on:May 27,2024 8

CDC: Admission rate to ICU 1.8 per 1,000 live births for mothers

by Elana GotkineFor mothers delivering live-born infants in 2020 to 2022, the admission rate to an intensive care unit (ICU) was 1.8 per 1,000 live births, according to a December data brief published

Updated on: January 13,2024 8

CDC: Admission rate to ICU 1.8 per 1,000 live births for mothers

by Elana GotkineFor mothers delivering live-born infants in 2020 to 2022, the admission rate to an intensive care unit (ICU) was 1.8 per 1,000 live births, according to a December data brief published

Updated on:January 13,2024 8

Prenatal exposure to phentermine-topiramate lower under safety program

by Elana GotkineUnder the Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS), prenatal exposure to phentermine-topiramate is lower than topiramate and other antiobesity medications (AOMs), according to a

Updated on: April 11,2024 11

Prenatal exposure to phentermine-topiramate lower under safety program

by Elana GotkineUnder the Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS), prenatal exposure to phentermine-topiramate is lower than topiramate and other antiobesity medications (AOMs), according to a

Updated on:April 11,2024 11

U.S. could cut cervical cancer cases and deaths if more patients got follow-up after screening, study suggests

byUniversity of MichiganCredit: Anna Tarazevich from PexelsGetting screened for cervical cancer isn't fun. And getting an alert that your initial exam showed a potential sign of trouble, and

Updated on: March 27,2024 0

U.S. could cut cervical cancer cases and deaths if more patients got follow-up after screening, study suggests

byUniversity of MichiganCredit: Anna Tarazevich from PexelsGetting screened for cervical cancer isn't fun. And getting an alert that your initial exam showed a potential sign of trouble, and

Updated on:March 27,2024 0

Levonorgestrel emergency contraceptive pill found to be more effective when taken with an anti-inflammatory medication

byLancetCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTaking piroxicam, an anti-inflammatory medication commonly used for arthritis pain, at the same time as the levonorgestrel emergency contraceptive pill

Updated on: January 19,2024 10

Levonorgestrel emergency contraceptive pill found to be more effective when taken with an anti-inflammatory medication

byLancetCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTaking piroxicam, an anti-inflammatory medication commonly used for arthritis pain, at the same time as the levonorgestrel emergency contraceptive pill

Updated on:January 19,2024 10