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Immune-capable cervix-on-a-chip enables study of sexually transmitted infections
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) not only impact an individual's health, but also result in multibillion-dollar economic losses worldwide. To study... Read more -
Women with diabetes less likely to receive preventive care and some screenings, research indicates
Physicians are less likely to provide preventive care such as conception counseling and some cancer screenings to women with diabetes... Read more -
Planning a pregnancy? Study suggests antibiotic timing may affect mental well-being
Perinatal depression, which occurs during pregnancy or in the period after childbirth, is one of the most common mental health... Read more -
Researchers look to bolster technology support for menopause
Women in need of supportive maternal and menstrual health care in patriarchal societies have increasingly found outlets for disclosure in... Read more -
More Americans are traveling farther for maternity care, study finds
Fewer people in the United States can reach hospital-based obstetric care within a reasonable drive than a decade ago, according... Read more -
Living in food deserts may affect complications after breast reconstruction
For patients undergoing breast reconstruction, residing in a food desert may be associated with an increased risk of certain complications... Read more -
Lifestyle can also influence the severity of endometriosis symptoms
According to a recent review by researchers at Semmelweis University, published in the journal Nutrients, lifestyle and dietary changes may... Read more -
Researchers investigate the Planetary Health Diet in pregnancy
Following The Planetary Health Diet in pregnancy can meet key nutrient requirements, suggesting that women who eat more sustainably in... Read more -
Green spaces may help protect unborn babies from the effects of air pollution during pregnancy, review finds
Living near trees and parks may help protect unborn babies from some of the harmful effects of outdoor air pollution... Read more -
Probiotic tablets in weeks 10 to 14 linked to fewer repeat preterm births
Preterm birth is a major cause of neonatal illness and death, especially among women with a history of premature delivery.... Read more -
From first kick to post-partum: Scientific research informs new UEFA breast health guide for footballers
The University of Portsmouth's Research Group in Breast Health (RGBH) has worked alongside UEFA to develop an educational breast health... Read more -
Why early pregnancy loss care can feel isolating, and how a new program can help
An Australian-first early pregnancy loss support program has been developed to better address the emotional care of bereaved parents. The... Read more -
More women are having babies later in life. How to improve your chance of a healthy pregnancy
Dr. Jacquelyn Means knew that being pregnant in her late 30s would be challenging.... Read more -
Lost in space: Sperm struggles to navigate during weightless sex
Scientists have used a tiny plastic "obstacle course" to test how much sperm would struggle to navigate during sex in... Read more -
Precision medicine may be on the way for patients with endometriosis
Endometriosis is a devastating chronic pain condition caused by uterine-like cells growing where they aren't supposed to. People with endometriosis... Read more
