Recent media coverage in the Nine newspapers highlights a surge in non-medical ultrasound providers offering "reassurance ultrasounds" to expectant parents.
A newly published study by researchers from Emory University, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and Columbia University found that a mother's exposure to phthalates during pregnancy can affect their newborn's metabolism...
Blood pressure patterns observed in the first half of pregnancy, even among women without hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP), can identify women at greater risk of developing hypertension up to 14 years after giving birth....
A new study has identified the protein ADAMTS5 as playing a crucial role in the spread of ovarian cancer cells, offering a potential new target for future treatments.
When choosing an embryo for implantation during in vitro fertilization (IVF), would you consider its chances of developing a health condition? What about traits like creativity, intelligence, or physical fitness?
Copenhagen University Hospital–Rigshospitalet and collaborating Danish universities have conducted statistical research suggesting that starting hormonal contraceptive (HC) use postpartum is associated with a 49% higher risk of...
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration granted marketing authorization for the first home-based, nonprescription diagnostic test for chlamydia, gonorrhea, and trichomoniasis in women, the agency announced Friday.
Genomic changes in the infectious yeast Candida tropicalis may play a role in its resistance to antifungals, according to a new study. These genomic changes can be brought on by a common antifungal, TBZ. The study demonstrates that the...
Pregnancy may offer some protection from developing long COVID, found a new study led by Weill Cornell Medicine, University of Rochester Medical Center, University of Utah Health and Louisiana Public Health Institute. Previous research...
A research group led by Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine in Japan has uncovered a potential mechanism linking maternal inflammation to delayed neurodevelopment in infants. The research suggests the role of CD11c-positive...
Previous studies show exposure to Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)—the main psychoactive component in cannabis—while in utero can lead to lower birth weight and potential heart complications in newborn animal offspring. For the first time,...
Expressing frustration, anger and moral distress, emergency department (ED) nurses interviewed in states with abortion bans say they are getting no information or guidance from nursing leaders or hospital administrators on how to provide...
Pregnant women can be reassured that quit-smoking medicines such as nicotine patches and varenicline do not increase the risk of major birth defects in babies, according to new research from the National Drug and Alcohol Research Center...
At-home self-sampling cervical screening looks likely to be an option in the future. But scientists warn that steps must be taken to ensure that the offer of at-home sampling doesn't have a negative impact on cervical screening rates and...
Mentoring for new mothers can be the difference between a positive and a negative return to work—and should be offered to all employees going on maternity leave, according to new research.
The "morning-after" pill, a form of emergency contraception, will be made available over the counter for free in pharmacies in England this year, the UK government said Sunday.
A study in iPlastic and Reconstructive Surgery (Regd) /i finds that breast-conserving therapy (BCT) with radiation therapy (RT) gradually reduces breast
Vaping during pregnancy is becoming more common, but its impact on early human development is not well understood. A new study by scientists at the University of California, Riverside, now reports that the flavor chemical menthol used in...
Researchers at the Center for Embryology and Healthy Development (CRESCO) aim to find out why so many early embryos fail in their development. New insights into how maternal and paternal DNA is replicated during the initial stages of...
A team of molecular and cell biologists at the Weizmann Institute of Science, Yale University School of Medicine and Schneider Women's Hospital has discovered that more changes take place in the bodies of pregnant women than had been...
Artificial intelligence (AI) could help sonographers identify any abnormalities at the 20-week pregnancy screening scan almost twice as quickly, without reducing the accuracy or reliability of diagnoses, a new study has shown.
An international cost-effectiveness study, led by researchers at the UNC School of Medicine and the Kinshasa School of Public Health, has found that an effective antibiotic used to combat maternal sepsis vastly reduces health care costs...
Researchers at Oregon Health & Science University's Center for Mental Health Innovation have discovered that maternal diet during pregnancy, specifically during the third trimester, may be associated with a higher risk for mental health...
In 2010, University of Oklahoma researcher David Fields, Ph.D., was poring over research data when he discovered something he thought was odd: his data showed that at 6 months of age, formula-fed babies born of mothers who were...
New moms should be strongly encouraged to begin clocking up at least two hours of moderate to vigorous intensity physical activity such as brisk walking and muscle-strengthening exercises each week in the first three months after birth,...
Women affected by premenstrual syndrome (PMS) appear to experience less intense and debilitating symptoms after taking placebo pills even when told they do not contain any active medication, suggests a study published in the open-access...
Mothers experience major metabolic adaptations during pregnancy and lactation to support the development and growth of new life. Although many metabolic changes have been studied, body temperature regulation and environmental temperature...
Scientists from the Institut Pasteur, in collaboration with Kumamoto University in Japan, have assessed a new rapid diagnostic test to identify pregnant women at elevated risk of transmitting hepatitis B to their babies. This diagnostic...
The rate of maternal mortality related to cardiovascular causes more than doubled between 1999 and 2022 in the United States, according to a study being presented at the American College of Cardiology's Annual Scientific Session (ACC.25).
The success of in vitro fertilization depends on many factors, one of which is sperm viability. A recent study from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign documents a new way to select viable sperm and prolong their viability in the...
Endometriosis isn't just misplaced tissue , it's a conversation between cells! A new study reveals how endometriotic lesions interact with immune cells, driving inflammation and disease progression.
New research reveals that women with ongoing urinary incontinence can skip invasive bladder pressure tests, as non-invasive assessments are just as effective in guiding treatment (!--ref1--).
Women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) face challenges in conceiving, experience higher miscarriage rates, and have an increased risk of endometrial cancer.
Women of childbearing age who undergo bilateral oophorectomy (removal of both ovaries) face a higher risk of developing heart failure later in life. Bilateral
The boxytocin system, which plays a key role in breast milk release and fostering mother-baby bonding, may be disrupted during breastfeeding in mothers suffering from postnatal depression.
In a powerful tribute to women's resilience and health, Wockhardt Hospitals, Mira Road hosted its annual b"I Am Fearless" campaign to celebrate International Women's Day 2025.
Some diseases and conditions can develop without showing obvious symptoms, and cervical tumors are one of them. Cervical tumors can gradually enter your body without notice.
Poor sleep health can lead to many health problems and it can get worse for people with chronic illness. They may have difficulty to move and perform any action (!--ref1--).
Struggling with endometriosis or irregular periods? Watch out! Common gynecological disorders may increase your risk of heart disease and cerebrovascular
Having one or more common gynecological disorders, such as endometriosis or heavy or irregular periods, may be linked to a heightened risk of heart disease and conditions that affect blood flow to the brain (cerebrovascular disease),...
A newly emerging variant of Mpox, Clade 1b, has been identified as highly infectious and linked to an increased risk of miscarriage, according to a study led by an international team of researchers.
medlinkPregnancy/medlink is over, but your heart health still matters! Even after delivery, conditions like high blood pressure or gestational diabetes can increase your risk of heart disease.
Abortion ban in the United States has led to an increase in the infant mortality rate. A new study has found that banned abortion had the biggest impact on Black infants and southern states.
Women who experience menopause later in life have healthier blood vessels for years to come, according to new research from the University of Colorado Boulder (!--ref1--).