Iron deficiency anaemia in early pregnancy increases risk of heart defects, suggests new research

by University of OxfordCredit: AI-generated imageIn animal models, iron deficient mothers had a greatly increased risk of having offspring with congenital heart disease (CHD).A team of University

Updated on: May 13,2024 6

Iron deficiency anaemia in early pregnancy increases risk of heart defects, suggests new research

by University of OxfordCredit: AI-generated imageIn animal models, iron deficient mothers had a greatly increased risk of having offspring with congenital heart disease (CHD).A team of University

Updated on:May 13,2024 6

Premature birth linked to increased risk of chronic kidney disease into later life

by British Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainPreterm and early term birth are strong risk factors for the development of chronic kidney disease (CKD) from childhood into mid-adulthood, sugg

Updated on: April 01,2024 12

Premature birth linked to increased risk of chronic kidney disease into later life

by British Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainPreterm and early term birth are strong risk factors for the development of chronic kidney disease (CKD) from childhood into mid-adulthood, sugg

Updated on:April 01,2024 12

Greater risk for babies born during natural disasters

by Australian National UniversityCredit: PixabayPregnant women exposed to natural disasters such as volcanoes are more likely to give birth prematurely, according to a new study from The Australi

Updated on: March 16,2024 18

Greater risk for babies born during natural disasters

by Australian National UniversityCredit: PixabayPregnant women exposed to natural disasters such as volcanoes are more likely to give birth prematurely, according to a new study from The Australi

Updated on:March 16,2024 18

Researchers call for scrutiny of employment leave for early pregnancy endings

by Alan Williams,University of PlymouthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainParents facing an early end to pregnancies can be entitled to differing degrees of paid leave depending on where they live

Updated on: January 17,2024 11

Researchers call for scrutiny of employment leave for early pregnancy endings

by Alan Williams,University of PlymouthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainParents facing an early end to pregnancies can be entitled to differing degrees of paid leave depending on where they live

Updated on:January 17,2024 11

Promising treatment for premenstrual dysphoric disorder, PMDD

by Uppsala UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe mental symptoms of premenstrual dysphoric disorder improve following treatment with a progesterone receptor modulator, as demonstrated by SciLife

Updated on: April 29,2024 20

Promising treatment for premenstrual dysphoric disorder, PMDD

by Uppsala UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe mental symptoms of premenstrual dysphoric disorder improve following treatment with a progesterone receptor modulator, as demonstrated by SciLife

Updated on:April 29,2024 20

Study puts price tag on cost of menopause symptoms for women in the workplace

by Jay Furst,Mayo ClinicCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMenopause-related symptoms such as hot flashes, night sweats, mood changes, sleep disturbances, joint aches and cognitive difficulties d

Updated on: May 10,2024 6

Study puts price tag on cost of menopause symptoms for women in the workplace

by Jay Furst,Mayo ClinicCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMenopause-related symptoms such as hot flashes, night sweats, mood changes, sleep disturbances, joint aches and cognitive difficulties d

Updated on:May 10,2024 6

Fasting in pregnancy linked to lower birth weight

by Elana GotkineFasting during pregnancy is associated with lower birth weight; however, dietary composition outside of fasting hours modifies this association, according to a study published online F

Updated on: April 16,2024 18

Fasting in pregnancy linked to lower birth weight

by Elana GotkineFasting during pregnancy is associated with lower birth weight; however, dietary composition outside of fasting hours modifies this association, according to a study published online F

Updated on:April 16,2024 18

Preventative antibiotics after assisted childbirth almost halve maternal infection rate and reduce overall antibiotic us

by LancetBaby on mother's belly right after birth. Credit: Tom Adriaenssen/Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 2.0Giving a single dose of preventative antibiotics to all women after childbirth involving forc

Updated on: April 08,2024 10

Preventative antibiotics after assisted childbirth almost halve maternal infection rate and reduce overall antibiotic us

by LancetBaby on mother's belly right after birth. Credit: Tom Adriaenssen/Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 2.0Giving a single dose of preventative antibiotics to all women after childbirth involving forc

Updated on:April 08,2024 10

Hormone discovery marks breakthough in understanding fertility

by Jane Icke,University of NottinghamCredit: University of NottinghamScientists at The University of Nottingham have shown, for the first time, that a naturally occurring hormone plays a vital p

Updated on: March 02,2024 15

Hormone discovery marks breakthough in understanding fertility

by Jane Icke,University of NottinghamCredit: University of NottinghamScientists at The University of Nottingham have shown, for the first time, that a naturally occurring hormone plays a vital p

Updated on:March 02,2024 15

Study suggests health care access is not preventing deaths among pregnant and postpartum people

byBoston UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe majority ofresearchand public discourse on US maternal mortality focuses on pregnancy-related maternal deaths—deaths caused or acceler

Updated on: January 16,2024 10

Study suggests health care access is not preventing deaths among pregnant and postpartum people

byBoston UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe majority ofresearchand public discourse on US maternal mortality focuses on pregnancy-related maternal deaths—deaths caused or acceler

Updated on:January 16,2024 10

Nutraceuticals may be the secret to a full head of hair for women at midlife

by The North American Menopause SocietyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainHair thinning is one of the many symptoms that accompanies the menopause transition. Roughly 40% of women over 60 will exp

Updated on: May 05,2024 20

Nutraceuticals may be the secret to a full head of hair for women at midlife

by The North American Menopause SocietyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainHair thinning is one of the many symptoms that accompanies the menopause transition. Roughly 40% of women over 60 will exp

Updated on:May 05,2024 20

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