Uncovering the link between attending prenatal checkups and low birth weight in Japan

byTokyo Institute of TechnologyScientists recently pinpointed the main factors associated with mothers' attendance at prenatal checkups and uncovered its link with low birth weight in Japan.

Updated on: February 18,2024 12

Uncovering the link between attending prenatal checkups and low birth weight in Japan

byTokyo Institute of TechnologyScientists recently pinpointed the main factors associated with mothers' attendance at prenatal checkups and uncovered its link with low birth weight in Japan.

Updated on:February 18,2024 12

Air pollution exposure during pregnancy may boost babies' obesity risk

by Lisa Marshall,University of Colorado at BoulderCredit: CC0 Public DomainWomen exposed to higher levels of air pollution during pregnancy have babies who grow unusually fast in the first month

Updated on: April 16,2024 20

Air pollution exposure during pregnancy may boost babies' obesity risk

by Lisa Marshall,University of Colorado at BoulderCredit: CC0 Public DomainWomen exposed to higher levels of air pollution during pregnancy have babies who grow unusually fast in the first month

Updated on:April 16,2024 20

Higher selenium and manganese levels during pregnancy may protect babies from future high blood pressure

by Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainChildren who were exposed to higher levels of trace minerals manganese and selenium during their mothers'

Updated on: April 16,2024 20

Higher selenium and manganese levels during pregnancy may protect babies from future high blood pressure

by Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainChildren who were exposed to higher levels of trace minerals manganese and selenium during their mothers'

Updated on:April 16,2024 20

Examining the possible link between obesity prior to pregnancy and increased risk of childhood cancer

by Alex Smith,University of Minnesota Medical SchoolCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn work published inLeukemia Research, University of Minnesota Medical School researchers explored the possible

Updated on: May 27,2024 4

Examining the possible link between obesity prior to pregnancy and increased risk of childhood cancer

by Alex Smith,University of Minnesota Medical SchoolCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn work published inLeukemia Research, University of Minnesota Medical School researchers explored the possible

Updated on:May 27,2024 4

Prasterone shows promise in reducing severity of urinary urge incontinence

by North American Menopause Society (NAMS)Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBecause of a decrease in estrogen, menopause is often accompanied by multiple vaginal and urinary issues. To date, most treat

Updated on: March 02,2024 14

Prasterone shows promise in reducing severity of urinary urge incontinence

by North American Menopause Society (NAMS)Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBecause of a decrease in estrogen, menopause is often accompanied by multiple vaginal and urinary issues. To date, most treat

Updated on:March 02,2024 14

Study pinpoints women who benefit less from 3-D mammograms

by University of WashingtonA radiology technician helps prepare a patient for a screening mammography at UW Medical Center-Roosevelt in Seattle, Washington. Credit: UW MedicineA new comparison of

Updated on: May 26,2024 6

Study pinpoints women who benefit less from 3-D mammograms

by University of WashingtonA radiology technician helps prepare a patient for a screening mammography at UW Medical Center-Roosevelt in Seattle, Washington. Credit: UW MedicineA new comparison of

Updated on:May 26,2024 6

Many mothers may have delayed or abandoned plans for additional children because of COVID-19 pandemic

by NYU Langone HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNearly half of New York City mothers who had been trying to become pregnant again before the coronavirus pandemic began stopped in the first

Updated on: May 05,2024 13

Many mothers may have delayed or abandoned plans for additional children because of COVID-19 pandemic

by NYU Langone HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNearly half of New York City mothers who had been trying to become pregnant again before the coronavirus pandemic began stopped in the first

Updated on:May 05,2024 13

Early research suggests climate change could lead to more stillbirths

by University of QueenslandCredit: CC0 Public DomainScientists are investigating whether rising global temperatures may lead to more stillbirths, saying further study is needed on the subject as

Updated on: April 01,2024 13

Early research suggests climate change could lead to more stillbirths

by University of QueenslandCredit: CC0 Public DomainScientists are investigating whether rising global temperatures may lead to more stillbirths, saying further study is needed on the subject as

Updated on:April 01,2024 13

Study shines light on successes of program to prevent cerebral palsy in pre-term labor

byUniversity of BristolCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe success of PReCePT, a program to increase the use of magnesium sulfate to prevent cerebral palsy in premature babies, has been highlig

Updated on: January 17,2024 9

Study shines light on successes of program to prevent cerebral palsy in pre-term labor

byUniversity of BristolCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe success of PReCePT, a program to increase the use of magnesium sulfate to prevent cerebral palsy in premature babies, has been highlig

Updated on:January 17,2024 9

Reprogrammed skin cells become human placenta in new breakthrough

byHebrew University of JerusalemPlacenta multinucleated cells. Credit: Moriyah Naama, Buganim LabProf. Yossi Buganim and his research team at the Faculty of Medicine at the Hebrew University of

Updated on: February 18,2024 14

Reprogrammed skin cells become human placenta in new breakthrough

byHebrew University of JerusalemPlacenta multinucleated cells. Credit: Moriyah Naama, Buganim LabProf. Yossi Buganim and his research team at the Faculty of Medicine at the Hebrew University of

Updated on:February 18,2024 14

Study links low carbohydrate intake to increased risk of birth defects

by University of North Carolina at Chapel HillCredit: CC0 Public DomainWomen who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant may want to avoid diets that reduce or eliminate carbohydrates, as the

Updated on: March 07,2024 19

Study links low carbohydrate intake to increased risk of birth defects

by University of North Carolina at Chapel HillCredit: CC0 Public DomainWomen who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant may want to avoid diets that reduce or eliminate carbohydrates, as the

Updated on:March 07,2024 19

New research provides theory on why women stopped menstruating upon arrival at Nazi death camps

by David McFadden,University of OttawaCredit: Karsten WinegartThe horrific toll of the Holocaust, with its crimes against humanity amid the state-sponsored mass murder campaign that killed six m

Updated on: May 11,2024 8

New research provides theory on why women stopped menstruating upon arrival at Nazi death camps

by David McFadden,University of OttawaCredit: Karsten WinegartThe horrific toll of the Holocaust, with its crimes against humanity amid the state-sponsored mass murder campaign that killed six m

Updated on:May 11,2024 8