Stresses experienced by black women, such as socioeconomic inequalities, may alter key processes in the body that predispose them to worse pregnancy outcomes than white women, a study by the University of Cambridge has found. […]
Uterine fibroids may be less common in Latina women than earlier estimates suggested, according to new research. The study, led by researchers at Michigan Medicine, is one of the largest in the U.S. to confirm […]
Collagen has become a staple of skincare advertising and social media wellness trends. But it is not just a buzzword.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
Cedars-Sinai Health Sciences University investigators have developed and successfully tested a new treatment for pregnant women with severe early preeclampsia, a leading cause of premature birth as well as maternal and fetal death. The early-stage […]
For older women, behavioral therapy (BT) reduces overactive bladder (OAB) symptoms, with greater improvements seen in combination with transcutaneous tibial nerve stimulation (TTNS), according to a study published online April 6 in PLOS ONE.This article […]
More than half of women with gestational diabetes are being subjected to “dangerous” stigma, taking a significant toll on their well-being. The new research led by King’s College London and University College Cork has revealed […]
After taking the pill for a decade, Elodie Monnier Legrand decided to try “natural” birth control, an increasingly popular trend that requires tracking fertility to avoid becoming pregnant.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
Less than half of pregnant women with opioid use disorder (OUD) receive medications for OUD (MOUD) during pregnancy, according to a study published online April 22 in Drug and Alcohol Dependence.This article was originally published […]
Each month during a woman’s menstrual cycle, an ovary prepares 10–20 antral follicles, fluid-filled sacs that hold immature eggs, for maturation. In most cycles, only one follicle is selected to undergo maturation, eventually releasing an […]
Preventing pregnancy is largely viewed as the responsibility of anyone who can become pregnant. It’s a burden that can hold significant emotional, financial and physical weight (not just the bathroom scale kind).This article was originally […]
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