Pandemic health behaviors linked to rise in neonatal health issues
Studies show that social distancing and other public health measures during the COVID-19 pandemic effectively reduced the spread of the deadly virus. However, they had unanticipated effects such as reduced health care accessibility ...
Jul 19, 2024
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High stress during pregnancy linked to elevated cortisol in toddlers' hair
Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis and Dartmouth College have discovered a connection between toddler hair cortisol levels—a long-term stress biomarker—and maternal prenatal depression.
Jul 19, 2024
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New scoping review maps maternal and infant health in Morocco
A comprehensive scoping review led by McMaster University researchers provides the first map of the field of Maternal and Infant Health (MIH) research in Morocco over a span of 22 years, from 2000 to 2022 and suggests a different ...
Jul 19, 2024
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Time-lapse imaging for embryo selection in IVF does not improve the odds of live birth, large study finds
A randomized controlled trial looked at in-vitro fertilization (IVF) outcomes in the UK and Hong Kong. The results, published in The Lancet, provide much-needed evidence that using time-lapse imaging (TLI) does not improve ...
Jul 18, 2024
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Fall of Roe v. Wade has made access to obstetricians tougher in many states, says report
Ever since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in June 2022, even more women have struggled to find reproductive care, a new report warns.
Jul 18, 2024
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Mother's diet during pregnancy can protect her offspring's heart, study finds
Monash university researchers have found that eating a high-fiber diet while pregnant can significantly reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in offspring.
Jul 18, 2024
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Egg freezing: Britain's largest ever study reports live birth outcomes comparable to those of routine IVF
Britain's largest ever study of egg freezing, which followed up the outcome of almost 30,000 eggs frozen at the London Women's Clinic, shows that success rates are comparable to those achieved by routine IVF and subject to ...
Jul 18, 2024
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How much creatine is needed for optimal baby growth?
The role of creatine in healthy pregnancies is well established, but how much is enough? A study at Hudson Institute of Medical Research has shown what's needed to ensure healthy growth of your baby.
Jul 18, 2024
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Hydroxyurea does not reduce ovarian reserve in patients with sickle cell disease, study shows
In female patients living with sickle cell disease (SCD), hydroxyurea had no effect on ovarian reserve, suggesting that fertility preservation measures prior to treatment may be unnecessary, according to a study published ...
Jul 18, 2024
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Self-sampling HPV kits could screen an extra million people in England for cervical cancer
Do-it-yourself human papillomavirus (HPV) tests could enable more than a million more women in England to participate in cervical screening over the next three years.
Jul 18, 2024
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Researchers develop hydrogel implant to treat endometriosis
Hydrogels have a variety of use cases, including contact lenses, delivering doses of medication within the body, moisturizers, water storage in soil, cleaning polluted water and as gelling and thickening agents. A hydrogel ...
Jul 17, 2024
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Study finds no increased risk of birth defects after COVID-19 infection or vaccination in early pregnancy
Neither COVID-19 infection nor vaccination during the first trimester of pregnancy is associated with increased risk of major birth defects, finds a study from Scandinavia published by The BMJ today.
Jul 17, 2024
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Study shows elevated cancer risk for women with endometriosis
A landmark study from researchers at Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah (the U), the Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine at the U, and Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine has found ...
Jul 17, 2024
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Study reveals disparities between male and female surgical residents in the experiences of pregnancy and parenthood
In a new study led by investigators from Massachusetts General Hospital that surveyed more than 80% of all surgical residents in the United States, females were more likely to suffer obstetric complications and postpartum ...
Jul 17, 2024
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Oral contraceptives: The risks and benefits of being on the pill
The 20th century saw humanity develop in leaps and bounds, and without a doubt one of the most revolutionary advances was oral contraceptives, more commonly known as "the pill."
Jul 17, 2024
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Supporting primary care clinicians to deliver early medical abortion, long-acting reversible contraception
The impetus for additional support and training for clinicians wanting to deliver important sexual and reproductive services has received a boost with the release of Monash University-led research.
Jul 17, 2024
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Calcium, zinc intake tied to lower risk for hypertensive disorders of pregnancy
People with higher intakes of calcium and zinc before pregnancy appear to have a significantly lower risk for hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP), according to research presented during NUTRITION 2024, the annual meeting ...
Jul 17, 2024
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New study finds early detection of miRNAs in maternal blood may offer potential for predicting preeclampsia
Preeclampsia (PE) is a significant contributor to the increase in maternal morbidity and mortality worldwide, with particularly alarming numbers in the United States, where it affects about 2–8% of pregnancies, resulting ...
Jul 16, 2024
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