Study demonstrates how gut microbes process steroids—using flatulence

by Stephanie Dutchen,Harvard Medical SchoolCredit:Cell(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.cell.2024.05.005It turns out flatulence can serve a purpose beyond being uncomfortable or funny: Gas rele

Updated on: May 30,2024 0

Study demonstrates how gut microbes process steroids—using flatulence

by Stephanie Dutchen,Harvard Medical SchoolCredit:Cell(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.cell.2024.05.005It turns out flatulence can serve a purpose beyond being uncomfortable or funny: Gas rele

Updated on:May 30,2024 0

Positive outlook for couples with fertility difficulties

by University of OtagoYoung couples who fear they are infertile may just need more time rather than costly treatments, University of Otago research shows.Difficulties conceiving a wantedchi

Updated on: March 02,2024 11

Positive outlook for couples with fertility difficulties

by University of OtagoYoung couples who fear they are infertile may just need more time rather than costly treatments, University of Otago research shows.Difficulties conceiving a wantedchi

Updated on:March 02,2024 11

Mapping changes to metabolic pathways during pregnancy

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressCredit:Cell(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.cell.2023.11.043A large team of ob-gyns, regenerative medicine and fetal development specialists and metabolic researchers in

Updated on: March 07,2024 7

Mapping changes to metabolic pathways during pregnancy

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressCredit:Cell(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.cell.2023.11.043A large team of ob-gyns, regenerative medicine and fetal development specialists and metabolic researchers in

Updated on:March 07,2024 7

Baby infected with COVID-19 in the womb: study

Credit: CC0 Public DomainDoctors in France have described what they said was the first confirmed case of a newborn infected in the womb with COVID-19 by the mother.The baby boy, born in March, suffere

Updated on: May 05,2024 10

Baby infected with COVID-19 in the womb: study

Credit: CC0 Public DomainDoctors in France have described what they said was the first confirmed case of a newborn infected in the womb with COVID-19 by the mother.The baby boy, born in March, suffere

Updated on:May 05,2024 10

Medication abortion is common; here's how it works

By LINDSEY TANNER and MATTHEW PERRONEHow the chemical combination of mifepristone and misoprostal acts to end a pregnancy. Credit: AP GraphicMedication abortions became the preferred method for ending

Updated on: March 09,2024 17

Medication abortion is common; here's how it works

By LINDSEY TANNER and MATTHEW PERRONEHow the chemical combination of mifepristone and misoprostal acts to end a pregnancy. Credit: AP GraphicMedication abortions became the preferred method for ending

Updated on:March 09,2024 17

Traditional pregnancy a thing of the past

by University of OtagoHaving a baby may never be the same again as increasingly sophisticated genetic testing is likely to raise thorny ethical issues, according to a new report.The lead author o

Updated on: March 02,2024 18

Traditional pregnancy a thing of the past

by University of OtagoHaving a baby may never be the same again as increasingly sophisticated genetic testing is likely to raise thorny ethical issues, according to a new report.The lead author o

Updated on:March 02,2024 18

No universal body image experience in pregnancy, says meta-analysis

byAnglia Ruskin UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study has discovered large variations in how pregnancy can affect women's perceptions of their own body, including experience

Updated on: January 16,2024 14

No universal body image experience in pregnancy, says meta-analysis

byAnglia Ruskin UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study has discovered large variations in how pregnancy can affect women's perceptions of their own body, including experience

Updated on:January 16,2024 14

Simple blood test could determine preterm birth rate in low-resource countries

by The Ottawa HospitalStudy funded by Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation shows blood test and mathematical model can accurately identify preterm babies without ultrasound. Photo shows researchers Dr.

Updated on: April 02,2024 16

Simple blood test could determine preterm birth rate in low-resource countries

by The Ottawa HospitalStudy funded by Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation shows blood test and mathematical model can accurately identify preterm babies without ultrasound. Photo shows researchers Dr.

Updated on:April 02,2024 16

Selective abortion of girls occurs—for different reasons—among Indian and Chinese diaspora

by University of TorontoConditional sex ratio (CSR) of second and third order births in the UK by mother’s country of birth. CSRs shown are based on the total number of births (shown on each grap

Updated on: April 03,2024 16

Selective abortion of girls occurs—for different reasons—among Indian and Chinese diaspora

by University of TorontoConditional sex ratio (CSR) of second and third order births in the UK by mother’s country of birth. CSRs shown are based on the total number of births (shown on each grap

Updated on:April 03,2024 16

Chronic pelvic pain affects up to 26% of women: New research brings us closer to better treating it

by Lydia Coxon and Katy Vincent,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageChronic pelvic pain affects between5% and 26%of women worldwide. It can be associated with conditions such a

Updated on: January 17,2024 20

Chronic pelvic pain affects up to 26% of women: New research brings us closer to better treating it

by Lydia Coxon and Katy Vincent,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageChronic pelvic pain affects between5% and 26%of women worldwide. It can be associated with conditions such a

Updated on:January 17,2024 20

AI 'liquid biopsies' using cell-free DNA, protein biomarkers, could aid early detection of ovarian cancer

byJohns Hopkins University School of MedicineCredit: Carolyn Hruban, Ph.D.A blood test that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to detect cancer-related genetic changes and protein biomarkers coul

Updated on: October 30,2024 0

AI 'liquid biopsies' using cell-free DNA, protein biomarkers, could aid early detection of ovarian cancer

byJohns Hopkins University School of MedicineCredit: Carolyn Hruban, Ph.D.A blood test that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to detect cancer-related genetic changes and protein biomarkers coul

Updated on:October 30,2024 0

Large language model shows promise in helping clinicians identify postpartum hemorrhage

byBrigham and Women's HospitalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPostpartum hemorrhage is the leading cause of maternal mortality and morbidity worldwide and a common pregnancy complication.

Updated on: January 13,2024 11

Large language model shows promise in helping clinicians identify postpartum hemorrhage

byBrigham and Women's HospitalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPostpartum hemorrhage is the leading cause of maternal mortality and morbidity worldwide and a common pregnancy complication.

Updated on:January 13,2024 11