Expert Reaction: Meghan Markle and pregnancy body image

by Samantha Martin,University of YorkCredit: CC0 Public DomainAn expert in body image at the University of York comments on the pressures and anxiety that pregnant women and new mothers can expe

Updated on: March 23,2024 14

Expert Reaction: Meghan Markle and pregnancy body image

by Samantha Martin,University of YorkCredit: CC0 Public DomainAn expert in body image at the University of York comments on the pressures and anxiety that pregnant women and new mothers can expe

Updated on:March 23,2024 14

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

A few hundred dollars makes a difference in use of long-lasting birth control

by University of MichiganCredit: CC0 Public DomainGetting a birth control implant used to cost some women hundreds of dollars, if they were among the nearly half of privately insured Americans co

Updated on: April 03,2024 20

A few hundred dollars makes a difference in use of long-lasting birth control

by University of MichiganCredit: CC0 Public DomainGetting a birth control implant used to cost some women hundreds of dollars, if they were among the nearly half of privately insured Americans co

Updated on:April 03,2024 20

Researchers develop new imaging method to detect complications early in pregnancy

by Nicole Rideout,Oregon Health & Science UniversityA study led by OHSU researchers published inPLOS Onedemonstrates the potential of quantitative T2* mapping during pregnancy to

Updated on: May 23,2024 5

Researchers develop new imaging method to detect complications early in pregnancy

by Nicole Rideout,Oregon Health & Science UniversityA study led by OHSU researchers published inPLOS Onedemonstrates the potential of quantitative T2* mapping during pregnancy to

Updated on:May 23,2024 5

New study explores infection effect on fetal brain development

by Maggie MacLellan,University of Western OntarioCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe risk of infection during pregnancy has always been a concern, but the high rate of illness during the COVID-19 pande

Updated on: May 10,2024 6

New study explores infection effect on fetal brain development

by Maggie MacLellan,University of Western OntarioCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe risk of infection during pregnancy has always been a concern, but the high rate of illness during the COVID-19 pande

Updated on:May 10,2024 6

Predictive placentas: Using artificial intelligence to protect mothers' future pregnancies

by ElsevierA digitized whole slide image of a placental membrane roll [low magnification; haemotoxylin and eosin (H&E) stain]. To illustrate relative scale, the blue square indicates a single

Updated on: April 20,2024 11

Predictive placentas: Using artificial intelligence to protect mothers' future pregnancies

by ElsevierA digitized whole slide image of a placental membrane roll [low magnification; haemotoxylin and eosin (H&E) stain]. To illustrate relative scale, the blue square indicates a single

Updated on:April 20,2024 11

Whooping cough vaccination during pregnancy boosts moms' antibodies to protect babies

by Murdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI)Credit: CC0 Public DomainThe largest randomized, placebo-controlled multi-country study performed to date assessed the safety and immunogenicity of s

Updated on: March 05,2024 18

Whooping cough vaccination during pregnancy boosts moms' antibodies to protect babies

by Murdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI)Credit: CC0 Public DomainThe largest randomized, placebo-controlled multi-country study performed to date assessed the safety and immunogenicity of s

Updated on:March 05,2024 18

Microparticles from the placenta may offer major clues on the in utero development of neurobehavioral disorders

byUniversity of MissouriIn the study, the researchers analyzed mouse neural progenitor cells prior to placental-derived extracellular vesicles treatment. Credit: University of MissouriFor 30 yea

Updated on: January 13,2024 6

Microparticles from the placenta may offer major clues on the in utero development of neurobehavioral disorders

byUniversity of MissouriIn the study, the researchers analyzed mouse neural progenitor cells prior to placental-derived extracellular vesicles treatment. Credit: University of MissouriFor 30 yea

Updated on:January 13,2024 6

50 is the new 40 for safe childbirth, according to researchers

by American Associates, Ben-Gurion University of the NegevCredit: CC0 Public DomainBen-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) and Soroka University Medical Center researchers have determined that i

Updated on: March 05,2024 18

50 is the new 40 for safe childbirth, according to researchers

by American Associates, Ben-Gurion University of the NegevCredit: CC0 Public DomainBen-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) and Soroka University Medical Center researchers have determined that i

Updated on:March 05,2024 18

Chewing xylitol gum linked to decrease in preterm birth

byUniversity of WashingtonCredit:Med(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.medj.2024.10.016Could the incidence of preterm births be lowered by chewing gum? New research suggests yes. Results from a

Updated on: November 23,2024 0

Chewing xylitol gum linked to decrease in preterm birth

byUniversity of WashingtonCredit:Med(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.medj.2024.10.016Could the incidence of preterm births be lowered by chewing gum? New research suggests yes. Results from a

Updated on:November 23,2024 0

Earlier detection of women's vascular health issues can affect heart disease risk

by Mayo Clinic3D Model of the heart by Dr. Matthew Bramlet. Credit: NIHMen and women differ in the way their vascular systems age and the rate at which atherosclerosis—the hardening of artery wal

Updated on: April 01,2024 14

Earlier detection of women's vascular health issues can affect heart disease risk

by Mayo Clinic3D Model of the heart by Dr. Matthew Bramlet. Credit: NIHMen and women differ in the way their vascular systems age and the rate at which atherosclerosis—the hardening of artery wal

Updated on:April 01,2024 14

Building a global, multi-disciplinary platform to promote women's health

byNational University of SingaporeCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhat do retinal scans and eating meals rich in greens, whole grains, legumes, and nuts, and a moderate amount of fish, have to do with

Updated on: January 15,2024 18

Building a global, multi-disciplinary platform to promote women's health

byNational University of SingaporeCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhat do retinal scans and eating meals rich in greens, whole grains, legumes, and nuts, and a moderate amount of fish, have to do with

Updated on:January 15,2024 18