Study reveals confusing mishmash of newborn bathing practices at US hospitals

by University of VirginiaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA nationwide survey of hospitals has revealed a wide variety of approaches to newborn skincare—including the timing of the first bath—tha

Updated on: May 27,2024 5

Study reveals confusing mishmash of newborn bathing practices at US hospitals

by University of VirginiaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA nationwide survey of hospitals has revealed a wide variety of approaches to newborn skincare—including the timing of the first bath—tha

Updated on:May 27,2024 5

Menopause and migraines: New findings point to power of prevention

by University of MichiganCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFor middle-aged women plagued by migraines, or hot flashes and night sweats, another worry may linger in the backs of their minds: whethe

Updated on: March 07,2024 7

Menopause and migraines: New findings point to power of prevention

by University of MichiganCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFor middle-aged women plagued by migraines, or hot flashes and night sweats, another worry may linger in the backs of their minds: whethe

Updated on:March 07,2024 7

Research finds simple urine test allows for rapid diagnosis of preeclampsia

by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical CenterDr. Kara Rood speaks with a pregnant woman during a prenatal visit at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. Dr. Rood led a study to develop

Updated on: May 31,2024 5

Research finds simple urine test allows for rapid diagnosis of preeclampsia

by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical CenterDr. Kara Rood speaks with a pregnant woman during a prenatal visit at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. Dr. Rood led a study to develop

Updated on:May 31,2024 5

New COVID-19 guidelines disrupt infertility care

by Carrie MacMillan,Yale UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in people putting so many aspects of their lives—from planned vacations to birthday parties to wedd

Updated on: March 02,2024 19

New COVID-19 guidelines disrupt infertility care

by Carrie MacMillan,Yale UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in people putting so many aspects of their lives—from planned vacations to birthday parties to wedd

Updated on:March 02,2024 19

Risk-stratification algorithm significantly reduces unnecessary ovary removal in girls, study shows

byNemours Children's Health SystemCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMany children and adolescent girls diagnosed with an ovarian mass may be able to avoid ovary removal and its lifelong conse

Updated on: January 16,2024 10

Risk-stratification algorithm significantly reduces unnecessary ovary removal in girls, study shows

byNemours Children's Health SystemCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMany children and adolescent girls diagnosed with an ovarian mass may be able to avoid ovary removal and its lifelong conse

Updated on:January 16,2024 10

Using a cardiovascular risk screening tool in women during routine gynecology visits

by Mary Ann Liebert, IncCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study has shown that although 86% of women seen at an outpatient gynecology clinic had a cardiovascular risk factor and 40.1% had at least o

Updated on: April 07,2024 13

Using a cardiovascular risk screening tool in women during routine gynecology visits

by Mary Ann Liebert, IncCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study has shown that although 86% of women seen at an outpatient gynecology clinic had a cardiovascular risk factor and 40.1% had at least o

Updated on:April 07,2024 13

Fetal mortality rate 5.73 per 1,000 live births in 2021 in U.S.

by Elana Gotkine2021 saw a fetal mortality rate of 5.73 fetal deaths per 1,000 live births, which was essentially unchanged from 5.74 in 2020, according to the July 26National Vital Statistics R

Updated on: January 19,2024 13

Fetal mortality rate 5.73 per 1,000 live births in 2021 in U.S.

by Elana Gotkine2021 saw a fetal mortality rate of 5.73 fetal deaths per 1,000 live births, which was essentially unchanged from 5.74 in 2020, according to the July 26National Vital Statistics R

Updated on:January 19,2024 13

Balloon labor induction safer for babies, researchers find

by Monash UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMelbourne researchers have found that one of two common methods to induce labor is safer for babies, although both were as safe for the mothe

Updated on: May 23,2024 7

Balloon labor induction safer for babies, researchers find

by Monash UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMelbourne researchers have found that one of two common methods to induce labor is safer for babies, although both were as safe for the mothe

Updated on:May 23,2024 7

Simple womb cancer test could reduce need for invasive diagnostic procedures

byUniversity College LondonCredit: Professor Widschwendter et al/University College LondonA new test to detect womb cancer could prevent 87% of women who do not have cancer from needing invasive

Updated on: January 15,2024 5

Simple womb cancer test could reduce need for invasive diagnostic procedures

byUniversity College LondonCredit: Professor Widschwendter et al/University College LondonA new test to detect womb cancer could prevent 87% of women who do not have cancer from needing invasive

Updated on:January 15,2024 5

Systemic racism plays role in much higher maternal mortality rate among Black women

by American Society of AnesthesiologistsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBlack women have a 53% increased risk of dying in the hospital during childbirth, no matter their income level, type of insuran

Updated on: March 07,2024 12

Systemic racism plays role in much higher maternal mortality rate among Black women

by American Society of AnesthesiologistsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBlack women have a 53% increased risk of dying in the hospital during childbirth, no matter their income level, type of insuran

Updated on:March 07,2024 12

Study links cadmium levels in women's urine to endometriosis

byMichigan State UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWomen with a history of endometriosis had higher concentrations of cadmium in their urine compared to those without that diagnosis, a

Updated on: January 19,2024 14

Study links cadmium levels in women's urine to endometriosis

byMichigan State UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWomen with a history of endometriosis had higher concentrations of cadmium in their urine compared to those without that diagnosis, a

Updated on:January 19,2024 14

First no-prescription birth control pill approved in US

Advocates called the approval of the birth control pill without a perscription a 'victory for equity'US health authorities on Thursday approved the first over-the-counter birth control pill in

Updated on: January 21,2024 12

First no-prescription birth control pill approved in US

Advocates called the approval of the birth control pill without a perscription a 'victory for equity'US health authorities on Thursday approved the first over-the-counter birth control pill in

Updated on:January 21,2024 12