State abortion access key factor in future US doctors' training (residency) choices, finds study

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainState access to abortion is a key factor in choosing where to apply for residency (training) programs for around three out of four futur

Updated on: January 13,2024 19

State abortion access key factor in future US doctors' training (residency) choices, finds study

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainState access to abortion is a key factor in choosing where to apply for residency (training) programs for around three out of four futur

Updated on:January 13,2024 19

Mammograms found to increase when patients self-schedule

byPerelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainHaving the ability to self-schedule mammograms was associated with a 15 percentage point increase

Updated on: January 13,2024 13

Mammograms found to increase when patients self-schedule

byPerelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainHaving the ability to self-schedule mammograms was associated with a 15 percentage point increase

Updated on:January 13,2024 13

Seafood offers vital nutrient for expectant moms and babies

by Len Canter, Healthday Reporter(HealthDay)—Omega-3 fatty acids, found in foods including fatty fish and flaxseed, may be best known for their link to heart health, but they're also vital for pre

Updated on: March 09,2024 20

Seafood offers vital nutrient for expectant moms and babies

by Len Canter, Healthday Reporter(HealthDay)—Omega-3 fatty acids, found in foods including fatty fish and flaxseed, may be best known for their link to heart health, but they're also vital for pre

Updated on:March 09,2024 20

Brain sensitivity to insulin may be modulated by menstrual cycle

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressHypothalamic response to insulin spray in both phases of the menstrual cycle. a, Hypothalamus region of interest in coronal (top), sagittal (middle) and axial section plan

Updated on: January 17,2024 11

Brain sensitivity to insulin may be modulated by menstrual cycle

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressHypothalamic response to insulin spray in both phases of the menstrual cycle. a, Hypothalamus region of interest in coronal (top), sagittal (middle) and axial section plan

Updated on:January 17,2024 11

Number of IUD insertions up after ACA contraceptive mandate

(HealthDay)—Women in insurance plans with the greatest drop in out-of-pocket cost after the Affordable Care Act's contraceptive mandate had the greatest gains in intrauterine device (IUD) placemen

Updated on: March 12,2024 19

Number of IUD insertions up after ACA contraceptive mandate

(HealthDay)—Women in insurance plans with the greatest drop in out-of-pocket cost after the Affordable Care Act's contraceptive mandate had the greatest gains in intrauterine device (IUD) placemen

Updated on:March 12,2024 19

Hormonal IUDs have no effect on lactation or breastfeeding

by University of UtahHormonal IUDs do not affect breastfeeding. Credit: University of Utah HealthHaving a hormonal intrauterine device (IUD) implanted immediately after birth does not affect a wo

Updated on: March 02,2024 17

Hormonal IUDs have no effect on lactation or breastfeeding

by University of UtahHormonal IUDs do not affect breastfeeding. Credit: University of Utah HealthHaving a hormonal intrauterine device (IUD) implanted immediately after birth does not affect a wo

Updated on:March 02,2024 17

Common pelvic pain drug is ineffective, study finds

by University of EdinburghCredit: CC0 Public DomainA drug that is regularly used to treat chronic pelvic pain in women has been found to be no more effective than a placebo, a new study has found

Updated on: June 07,2024 5

Common pelvic pain drug is ineffective, study finds

by University of EdinburghCredit: CC0 Public DomainA drug that is regularly used to treat chronic pelvic pain in women has been found to be no more effective than a placebo, a new study has found

Updated on:June 07,2024 5

Eight children born after uterus transplants

by Margareta Gustafsson Kubista,University of GothenburgCredit: University of GothenburgEight children born - and the first robot-assisted operation performed. These are some of the results of 1

Updated on: June 20,2024 6

Eight children born after uterus transplants

by Margareta Gustafsson Kubista,University of GothenburgCredit: University of GothenburgEight children born - and the first robot-assisted operation performed. These are some of the results of 1

Updated on:June 20,2024 6

UK study reveals ethnic differences in obstetric anesthesia care

by AAGBICredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research published inAnaesthesiashows that Black pregnant women in the UK are much more likely than white women to be given general anesthesia

Updated on: March 02,2024 17

UK study reveals ethnic differences in obstetric anesthesia care

by AAGBICredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research published inAnaesthesiashows that Black pregnant women in the UK are much more likely than white women to be given general anesthesia

Updated on:March 02,2024 17

How COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy may protect babies after birth

by Deedee StiepanCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainGetting vaccinated for COVID-19 during pregnancy might protect not only the pregnant woman, but also the baby after birth. That's what a recent Ce

Updated on: March 02,2024 20

How COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy may protect babies after birth

by Deedee StiepanCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainGetting vaccinated for COVID-19 during pregnancy might protect not only the pregnant woman, but also the baby after birth. That's what a recent Ce

Updated on:March 02,2024 20

Largest ever genetic study of age of puberty in girls shows links with weight gain

byUniversity of CambridgeCredit: CC0 Public DomainGenes can indirectly influence the age at which girls have their first period by accelerating weight gain in childhood, a known risk factor for

Updated on: July 08,2024 0

Largest ever genetic study of age of puberty in girls shows links with weight gain

byUniversity of CambridgeCredit: CC0 Public DomainGenes can indirectly influence the age at which girls have their first period by accelerating weight gain in childhood, a known risk factor for

Updated on:July 08,2024 0

Birth control continues to fail women, so why has nothing changed?

by Bethan Swift and Christian Becker,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe hunt for a "male birth control pill" is a topic that often grabs attention. But so far no products hav

Updated on: March 09,2024 15

Birth control continues to fail women, so why has nothing changed?

by Bethan Swift and Christian Becker,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe hunt for a "male birth control pill" is a topic that often grabs attention. But so far no products hav

Updated on:March 09,2024 15