Swapping beef for a plant-based meat substitute changed breast milk composition in just six days—even when the rest of the diet was made up of whole, unprocessed foods—according to a first-of-its-kind study from researchers at […]
A study, authored by Dr. Georgia Richards, founder of the Preventable Deaths Tracker at King’s and published in Gynecology and Obstetrics Clinical Medicine, finds coroners’ concerns are being ignored despite raising repeated issues about maternal […]
Starting their period is a big deal for adolescents. It marks a turning point in their lives where puberty becomes the new normal and change is happening all over their bodies. Undoubtedly, adolescents are going […]
Postmenopausal osteoporosis is a condition that weakens bones, making them brittle and prone to fracture. Taking the hormone estradiol can reverse these effects, but it may also increase endometrial and uterine cancer risks. Researchers publishing […]
McGill University researchers at the Douglas Research Center have found evidence that heavy cannabis use during pregnancy can cause delays in brain development in the fetus that persist into adulthood.This article was originally published on […]
Gestational diabetes can cause a multitude of complications in the offspring, but to date, the reasons are incompletely understood.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
Researchers at Oregon Health & Science University’s Center for Women’s Health have identified recent national trends in cesarean births, noting significant racial and ethnic disparities.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
For most women, menopause occurs naturally around the age of 49. In the lead up to menopause, the quality and quantity of eggs declines over time. Then the ovaries stop releasing eggs completely.This article was […]
In patients of reproductive age who have cancer, fertility preservation for potential children in the future should be a high priority. A practice article published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal describes the successful preservation […]
When labor begins, the uterus must coordinate rhythmic, well-timed contractions to deliver the baby safely. While hormones such as progesterone and oxytocin are key contributors to that process, scientists have long suspected that physical forces—in […]
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