Chemical commonly found in consumer products may disrupt a hormone needed for healthy pregnancy

by Michelle Edelstein,Rutgers UniversityGraphical abstract. Credit: DOI: 10.1016/j.envint.2022.107078Exposure to phthalates—a group of chemicals found in everything from plastics to personal car

Updated on: April 03,2024 15

Chemical commonly found in consumer products may disrupt a hormone needed for healthy pregnancy

by Michelle Edelstein,Rutgers UniversityGraphical abstract. Credit: DOI: 10.1016/j.envint.2022.107078Exposure to phthalates—a group of chemicals found in everything from plastics to personal car

Updated on:April 03,2024 15

Analyzing the impact of ovulation-inducing agents on the quality of embryo

by Kindai UniversitySome experts advocate the use of ovulation-inducing agents to collect multiple eggs from the ovaries in one go. However, there is an ongoing debate on whether this approach can pro

Updated on: May 14,2024 0

Analyzing the impact of ovulation-inducing agents on the quality of embryo

by Kindai UniversitySome experts advocate the use of ovulation-inducing agents to collect multiple eggs from the ovaries in one go. However, there is an ongoing debate on whether this approach can pro

Updated on:May 14,2024 0

Glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup weedkiller, is showing up in pregnant women living near farm fields

by Cynthia Curl and Carly Hyland,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainLiving near farmland can significantly increase people's exposure to glyphosate, the active ingredient in th

Updated on: January 13,2024 7

Glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup weedkiller, is showing up in pregnant women living near farm fields

by Cynthia Curl and Carly Hyland,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainLiving near farmland can significantly increase people's exposure to glyphosate, the active ingredient in th

Updated on:January 13,2024 7

Higher rates of cardiovascular complications among pregnant women in states with restrictive abortion policies: Study

byPerelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaCredit:JACC: Advances(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.jacadv.2023.100666Pregnant individuals living in states with tighter constr

Updated on: January 15,2024 18

Higher rates of cardiovascular complications among pregnant women in states with restrictive abortion policies: Study

byPerelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaCredit:JACC: Advances(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.jacadv.2023.100666Pregnant individuals living in states with tighter constr

Updated on:January 15,2024 18

Cutting midwife services hurts lower-income, marginalized populations most, says researcher

by Laura Bailey,University of MichiganA mother, infant and midwife. Image credit: Nicole Smith, made with MidjourneyAscension Health recently announced that it would eliminate midwife care from

Updated on: May 20,2024 6

Cutting midwife services hurts lower-income, marginalized populations most, says researcher

by Laura Bailey,University of MichiganA mother, infant and midwife. Image credit: Nicole Smith, made with MidjourneyAscension Health recently announced that it would eliminate midwife care from

Updated on:May 20,2024 6

Lay health navigators key to cervical cancer prevention, study finds

by Christine Phelan Kueter,University of VirginiaThe easy-to-use HPV self-collection kits can be mailed off to a lab for testing. Credit: UVA School of NursingIn Appalachia, women die from cervi

Updated on: June 07,2024 4

Lay health navigators key to cervical cancer prevention, study finds

by Christine Phelan Kueter,University of VirginiaThe easy-to-use HPV self-collection kits can be mailed off to a lab for testing. Credit: UVA School of NursingIn Appalachia, women die from cervi

Updated on:June 07,2024 4

Warmer world linked to poor pregnancy results: study

by Marlowe HoodWomen exposed to high temperatures and heatwaves during pregnancy are more likely to have premature or stillborn babies, research showsWomen exposed to high temperatures and heatwaves d

Updated on: May 26,2024 6

Warmer world linked to poor pregnancy results: study

by Marlowe HoodWomen exposed to high temperatures and heatwaves during pregnancy are more likely to have premature or stillborn babies, research showsWomen exposed to high temperatures and heatwaves d

Updated on:May 26,2024 6

Every 2 seconds in the world a baby is born prematurely—report identifies biggest challenges for their survival

by Priya Soma-Pillay and Dilly OC Anumba,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainGlobally, aboutone baby in 10is born too soon—that's around one baby every two seconds.

Updated on: February 18,2024 11

Every 2 seconds in the world a baby is born prematurely—report identifies biggest challenges for their survival

by Priya Soma-Pillay and Dilly OC Anumba,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainGlobally, aboutone baby in 10is born too soon—that's around one baby every two seconds.

Updated on:February 18,2024 11

Homicide is a leading cause of death in pregnant women in the US

by British Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWomen in the U.S. are more likely to be murdered during pregnancy or soon after childbirth than to die from the three leading obstetric

Updated on: April 07,2024 19

Homicide is a leading cause of death in pregnant women in the US

by British Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWomen in the U.S. are more likely to be murdered during pregnancy or soon after childbirth than to die from the three leading obstetric

Updated on:April 07,2024 19

Knowledge and support improve menopausal health

by Margareta G. Kubista,University of GothenburgCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMore knowledge and individual support from primary care services can alleviate women's menopausal problems, a

Updated on: March 23,2024 18

Knowledge and support improve menopausal health

by Margareta G. Kubista,University of GothenburgCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMore knowledge and individual support from primary care services can alleviate women's menopausal problems, a

Updated on:March 23,2024 18

Researchers identify gynecological concerns of caregivers of young girls and women with Down syndrome

byAmerican Academy of Family PhysiciansCaregiver concerns about menstrual cycles. Credit:The Annals of Family Medicine(2023). DOI: 10.1370/afm.2993Brazilian researchers conducted a c

Updated on: January 19,2024 6

Researchers identify gynecological concerns of caregivers of young girls and women with Down syndrome

byAmerican Academy of Family PhysiciansCaregiver concerns about menstrual cycles. Credit:The Annals of Family Medicine(2023). DOI: 10.1370/afm.2993Brazilian researchers conducted a c

Updated on:January 19,2024 6

Pharmacy researchers find mom's marijuana use to impair baby's memory

by Amy Weaver,Auburn UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainAuburn University Harrison School of Pharmacy researchers have found more and more expectant mothers are turning to marijuana and subseque

Updated on: May 16,2024 6

Pharmacy researchers find mom's marijuana use to impair baby's memory

by Amy Weaver,Auburn UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainAuburn University Harrison School of Pharmacy researchers have found more and more expectant mothers are turning to marijuana and subseque

Updated on:May 16,2024 6